America the Beautiful Indeed!

I'm a wee bit tired. I just flew back from the inauguration in Washington...and boy are my arms tired! (ba- dum clang! Thank you! I'll be here all week!) Okay, so I didn't actually GO to the inauguration....but I made it as realistic as possible. I turned off the heat, opened all the windows, bundled up and had the boys stand impossibly close to me. Every once in a while I'd have one of them elbow me or give me a nudge, just to make it feel a little more authentic. Like I was actually standing in the crowd watching history being made.

I've never been to Washington D.C. before, but I really want to go one day. These are photos I took off the televison. (Gotta love high- def! ) I don't care which party you are for, or if you don't follow politics at all...don't you think our capital is beautiful?! I felt a real sense of pride seeing all the important buildings! Also, I think the architecture truly is beautiful!

And the flag themed banners draped here-love it! (Maybe it's cause they remind me of my boots!;)

I especially love this photo! Look at the Lincoln Memorial in the background...and just LOOK at all these people! The crowd alone is impressive! The fact that this many people are all coming together, to witness history is even more impressive!

I can't stand to be in a crowd...claustrophobic! But it was an impressive sight. And can you imagine having to SPEAK to a crowd this large?!!! My teeth would be chattering, my knees would be weak, I'd be hurling and having to potty every 2 seconds! But look at this:

Didn't even phase our new president! He is one cool cucumber! Calm, cool, collected and in control! I really like him! I think he will be amazing!

And together as a couple- perfection! They are so dynamic! They're young, ambitious, empathetic and united in their love for each other as well as this country. And I think that is beautiful! I'm glad I got to witness this inauguration, even if it was just on television. Here's to hoping the next 4 years bring many good things to all of us, as individuals and a country as well!