Inauguration 2009

Independence Ave running along side Capitol...

See the crowd in front of us and far in the distance.

Crowds.

More crowds.

Still more crowds.

Keith in front of the Rayburn House Office Building, across from the Capitol.

Aria's in the stroller, asleep.

The celebratory couple.

You can just make out the crowds through the trees. We could hear the cheers.

President Barack Obama's Inauguration Speech 2009.

We warmed up, grabbed some burgers (yes, mine was veg) and watched the swearing in
on the floor of Good Stuff Eatery on the Hill.

Michelle Obama on one of several big screens at Good Stuff.

Throngs returning from the Capitol.

Change We Can Believe In

I am so happy to be raising my daughter in a country that has finally moved past the issue of race in a presidential election. For the first time in my adult life, I can honestly say I'm excited about the direction this country is headed.

Aria's shirt was a gift from her Granddad.
He's been a fervent Obama supporter throughout the Campaign
and accurately predicted VA's conversion to a Blue State.

Aria's Election Day outfit: Isn't it cute!

Tired, but still hopeful after a full day of voting and other outings;
results were just starting to come in.