Babies, Books and Booooooo!

We were lucky enough to see an Alaskan bluegrass band play at the Farmers Market. This little girl was having fun and her older brother was playing a mean guitar. Halloween decorations are everywhere, it will be interesting to see how DC celebrates. The Capital Hill Book Store is wall to wall books. The foreign language section is in the john. Fun, a little spooky, to fit the Halloween mood. The Kennedy Center offers many free concerts. We saw a group of artists from Japan and Mongolia, one gentleman was a throat singer, very cool and different.

Rainbows, mysterious lady and flea markets

DC is a suprise, there is a great flea, art and farmers market near our little apartment. I hope to find some wonderful Christmas presents here. The craft fairs in DC are full of talented artists and creative ideas.

The flight to Seattle was beautiful, sunsets over the Chugach Range. My first day in Elizabeth was decorated with rainbows and sunlight. I also discovered a mysterious lady in a tintype, adorned with golden jewelry and pink cheeks. Who is she? A relative? I hope to discover her story soon.

Springtime in Alaska

Shooting stars and Iris just off the Glenn Highway. Two views of Hatcher Pass, just a few days make a huge difference.
The polar bears at the Anchorage Zoo share affection on a warm spring day and our neighborhood geese have produced five little fur balls. The male likes to stick out his tongue and hiss if we get too close.

Lauren's birthday, no more teenagers in our family. Yey!

Azaleas, Artful bonsai and A-Listers

We visited the National Arboretum to see the azaleas in all their glory. We were surrounded by color and dogwood white overhead. Magical! What a treat to be in DC for the Cherry Blossoms and the Azaleas.


















This beautiful Bonsai started it's "training" in the 16th century.


















The Cherry Blossom Festival organization had a party for the volunteers and of course some notable personalities attended.









Madonna was a bit of a wall flower, didn't move from the couch all night. Beyonsai (spelling?) would not stop dancing.









George and I hungout for awhile, nice guy, but a little quiet.









Bill on the other hand would not stop talking.









What can I say, you visit DC and you must meet the first couple. Amazing even in wax!

Boats, Botanicals and Bodies

Vic and I had a the chance to sail on the Bay. This sailboat is owned by a friend and is 47 feet of pure fun.




The Botanical Gardens were full of beautiful blooms and there were tulips everywhere.
At the Hirshhorn Museum there is an exhibit of the human form through the years. I loved the interaction between photographers and the giant in the corner. He was creepy, huge and nude. The Magritte painting was beautiful, please turn your computer to view properly.

The American Museum of Art

The Hirshhorn Museum and Cherry Blossoms

Louise Bourgeois is a French sculptor that is working at 97. She creates room size spiders and beautiful marble pieces. On one panel she embroidered "I have been to hell and back. Let me tell you it was marvelous."