Let There Be Light!

These may not be Louis Comfort Tiffany windows like OUR church has, but they were pretty impressive! The first if the second row of windows across the walls depicting great Americans of our time- this one is to signify our journey into space. NASA donated a moon rock (in the center of the red planet) to assist in it's design. It was gorgeous! The stars jumped out at you and it appeared to be a scene straight from a telescope. It is apparently a very controversial window, but it is a stained glass piece none the less. We loved it and I snapped a shot.


The last one is a depiction of Genesis and the Creation story. It is a very abstract look at the seven days to make the Earth- from seeds, to land, to water. The designer knew it was such a large window and wanted to create a more abstract view on it since a very intricate window would be confusing and too hard to see. We loved it and the gift shop had lots with this design- from scarves to umbrellas to ornaments. It is the same window you see from the outside as you enter. 

The Gorgeous Interior

Some inside shots of the architecture- all lit by soft lighting or the natural sunlight filling the Cathedral with a rainbow glow from the over 200 stained glass windows.


The last one is hard to see, but with a little play with the lighting, I can make it brighter. It's the crucifixion of Christ in oak suspended above us- but the light cast an awesome shadow on the wall behind it- re-enacting the scene again. 

More Pictures...

Some more shots of the Cathedral. These are more large walls filled with limestone carvings and wood carvings from other countries and gifts from families now buried in the church. We couldn't find Helen Keller and her teacher, but they are there as well. We did see Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson- and drove over his bridge on our way into Maryland.


 

The Memorials

After all the time at the Cathedral, we only had time to see a few monuments. Here's our Washington and Lincoln.
 

The Artist at Work

McKayleigh working on her vases. She LOVES to paint, and wanted her Aunt Gramma to see her finished work.


 

A Day at KidSense!

We found this AMAZING museum for KIDS here. Actually, right across the street from my Gramma! It has bubble rooms, shadow rooms, science rooms, a dentist office from "Dr. DeSoto", a grocery store, climbing mountain, fire truck, art room, news station, reading room, and MUCH MUCH more! Here is a look into our amazing trip to KidSense. The first of many...!

 

Where's the Fire?!?

Ayden's FAVORITE room! The Fire Department!!! A big truck and jackets, boots, and overalls with working sirens, bells, and lights! Dalmations all around helped the theme.

 

Fun Never Ends...

Some more pictures from the stage and a few from the big room of blocks! We all love some building materials...!

 

Once Upon a Time...

Playtime at the Kingdom...

 

Some pictures in the room that had a stage and TONS of dress up clothes. Of course, Ayden found the king and knight costumes with a sword and was UBER happy! All he shouted the whole time was, "I'm the KIIIING!" A tornado machine, and in the bubble room.


 

Pictures Galore...

A box in the science room that had holes you sniff and try to recognize the scents, from lemons to pickles. McKayleigh got almost all of them right! Then, a picture of Ayden discovering lightning. Finally, a big mirrored riangles representing a kaliedescope. (Spelling?)