Friday, August 19, 2011

2011 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

pics from meandering around the Mall with Julie and E Fine during the 2011 Smithsonian Folklife Festival


Fountains in front of the Capitol








took this one for Grayfer!




the Smithsonian Castle












the National Archives decked out for Independence Day!






even Union Station was looking good

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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Fourth of July... Finally!

Rainy afternoon here in the District.... perfect time to finally post pics from July 4th!
Roommates on the West Lawn (missing Tanya)

the crowd in front of the Capitol
A few of our favorite things: America, MSU, elephants, fans


the guy with free flags-- most popular guy at the concert.
(Check out the little girls behind him!)

Even babies love the Fourth of July!
can't forget the Mississippi cheese straws (courtesy of Mom)



the Capitol Dome at dusk


Tim and Jimmy... just loving America
the stage for a Capitol Fourth






Happy Fourth of July!