On March 29, 2008 our little family FINALLY decided that it was time to venture down into DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival. As we have been here for two years, and only have one year left on this assignment...better late than never! :-) So, we recruited the Carter family, our good friends who live 8 whole doors down from us, and headed out! Anyway, here are a few pictures of our adventure!
Ready to go! That is Emma underneath the blanket...in her defense, it was a cold, blustery March day!
Ready to go! That is Emma underneath the blanket...in her defense, it was a cold, blustery March day!
Emma, Madelynn and good friend, Atticus, on the Metro. There is magic in a train ride! :-)
Our original plan was to enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom...what a treat to arrive on the Mall during the Smithsonian's annual kite festival! There were hundreds of kites EVERYWHERE! To this day, if you ask Emma what she liked most about this day her answer is, "I liked the Spiderman kite!" :-)
WWII Memorial. This is the first time I had ever seen it with the fountains...it is truly impressive memorial that demands reverence and honor for this chapter in history. Miles and I were very moved...
Atticus, Maddie and Emma enjoy the beautiful day, and the trash in the Tidal Basin! :-) 
The "pink trees", as our girls called them. It was a truly spectacular sight, and I am sooo glad that we finally made it! :-)
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