My friend, Lily Claude, who is a White House switchboard operator, invited me to be her guest today at the Holiday Reception in the White House. It was truly a remarkable experience for me and a memory I will never forget. Thank you, Lilia!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Holiday Reception at the White House
My friend, Lily Claude, who is a White House switchboard operator, invited me to be her guest today at the Holiday Reception in the White House. It was truly a remarkable experience for me and a memory I will never forget. Thank you, Lilia!
Holiday Reception at the White House
President and Michelle Obama did come and made a very short, nice speech. While I did not vote for him, I did shake hands with each of them; when will I ever have another opportunity to shake hands with the President of the United States......and I do respect that office!
Holiday Reception at the White House
As you would expect, the Gingerbread House was truly incredible. Even the garden looked great. Someone did a most fantastic job.
Holiday Reception at the White House
Complete with a children's choir and a band. That is one huge piano!
Holiday Reception at the White House
The food was wonderful and plentiful. It truly was delicious. Plenty of wine was available, but we settled for plain water - or sparkling water.
And no - I did not eat all the dessert, but I sampled all that was on my plate.
Let's see - shrimp, crab, salmon, ham, beef roast and turkey; too many vegetables to name, but the tiny roasted potatoes were the greatest of them all, followed by the asparagus.
It was truly an enjoyable experience!
Holiday Reception at the White House
The wreath's were absolutely stunning. I did not even photograph them all!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
National Arboretum
Lydia Mathews and I spent a couple of hours at the Arboretum today. Cynthia had taken me years ago, but it was nice to visit again. I want to go back when the spring flowers/trees are in bloom.
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