Cherry Blossom Picnic

This year we caught the most stunning cherry blossoms, which were like full, cotton candy bunches lining their branches.  Heavy spring rains had spared these delicate beauties, and we got to cherish them in all their glory while seated below their canopy.  This was while enjoying one another over our early morning picnic breakfast.

Stopping to Smell the Cherry Blossoms

One in a Series of "Excited" Faces

In Bloom

"See the airplane?!?"

We caught the D.C. cherry blossoms in perfect bloom on a windy April weekend morning.  After just 2 years, celebrating this Capital treasure with a photo shoot has become one of my favorite family traditions with Eleanor.

Me and My Girl

Recipe for My Perfect Day

Ingredients:

1. Delightful Spring weather that's not too hot or too cold

2. My two favorite people, Kyle and Eleanor

3. Front row seats for D.C.'s Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

4. A Potbelly's picnic on the National Mall

Directions: Combine all ingredients... and voila!  My perfect day!

E's favorite political leader (photo below)

D.C.'s Congresswoman, Eleanor Norton

Checkin' Out the Floats and Bands

Daddy and Daughter

So Much for These Little Eyes to See

Reba, recognize this guy? We went to his concert together years ago.  Yes, it's American Idol's Eliot Yamin!  Seeing him made me think of you!

A Band from Home in Florida- Go West Orange!

The Cutest Spectators

This one's for Kyle! He really liked these cars.

D.C. United's Talon came right up to Eleanor and said hello!

Had to get a picture of Slap Shot now that we are official Capitals fans.

E didn't get much of a nap with all of the excitement and noises everywhere.

Perfection

Relaxing and Savoring... Everything

Family Shot

Eleanor discovered grass today!  

Tender Moments with My Tired Love Bug

See Eleanor's tiny hand peeking through? It was her lunch time too!  Ha! Ha!

P.S. Eleanor also had her first Metro ride today! Photo coming soon!