Zoo Lights at National Zoo

We, along with everyone else in DC, MD, and VA went to National Zoo last Saturday night. Traffic was terrible but I have to say it was worth it. We had a good time.



 

Elf on the Shelf

Having fun with my elf Athya this year. No one to entertain but myself and having a good time doing it. It's harder than you think to come up with ideas!

Ready for Christmas

We visited the Idea House on Halloween only to find they were ready for Christmas

Christmas in July

Almost time to ring in the new year

Merry Christmas!

U.S. Capitol at the Botanic Gardens

Albert Einstein Memorial at the Botanic Gardens

The Albert Einstein Memorial is tucked away in a grove of trees on the grounds of the National Academy of Sciences on Constitution Avenue, near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. I'm surprised at how many locals have never heard of it. I've visited it several times. It's a lovely monument. I was happy to see it at the Botanic Gardens.

The White House at Christmas

The Canadian Embassy tree

The National Christmas Tree

A beautiful tree

You'll find this tree in the Garden Court of the US Botanic Gardens during the Season's Greening display. The picture doesn't do it justice. It was absolutely beautiful.

The Washington Monument at the US Botanic Gardens

Another beautiful display from the US Botanic Gardens. The reflecting pool behind the monument leads to the Lincoln Memorial, just like the real thing.

Lincoln Memorial at the US Botanic Gardens

I visited the US Botanic Gardens yesterday to see their annual holiday exhibit, Season's Greenings, and am happy to say it was well worth the trip. The Garden Railway in the East Gallery featured model trains, fairy huts, and model American presidential homes made of plant materials such as leaves, acorns, pinecones, etc. You have to look all around, including the ceiling, so you don't miss anything. The Garden Court was exquisite with all of the poinsettias, models of the Washington, DC monuments and one of the most beautiful Christmas trees I've ever seen. More pictures coming!

The Capital Christmas tree

The great tree

Ring around the snowman

You better watch out ...

So much to do before the big day

Christmas macaroons

I make these Christmas macaroons every year