"I've got the Golden Ticket..."This morning at 4:30 am Jeff and AK got up, picked up Cameron and Ben and headed to the White House in 30 degree weather. They had hot chocolate, sleeping bags and a DVD player to watch the Polar Express. They waited in line until 8:00 am to be one of 2800 people to get tickets to welcome the holiday season with the first family on the White House lawn, for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree.
Annie Kate came home and said, "I get to see the President"
Once you get in line you get a lanyard with a number to show you were in line. They were number 425 at 5:00 am. They were able to get 4 tickets a person.
Here is Ben and Annie Kate all snuggly. I think they had so much fun.
Jeff said to warm up they raced across the street to the Washington Memorial to try to push it over. What a great morning and memories in the making. We can't wait for December 7th.
18 comments:
How fun. I bet Annie Kate will never forget it. Wish we lived closer to weasel your extra tickets from you!
Stacy, distance smistance, get your texas tails over here and the tickets are yours!
hmmmmmm....very tempting....
Holy cow--that sounds so cold. What a fun daddy/daughter experience. Taylor would love to do something like that. What a fun outing to look forward to.
Yay! I'm so excited for you to be able to experience that. I had tickets when I worked for Senator Bennett but didn't go because it was way too cold. Lame excuse. I can't wait to hear all about it!
What a great Thanksgiving activity!
That is so great. I can't wait to hear how it is.
wow how nice! I remember going when I was little...we lived in Bethesda Chevy Chase for 2 years...and it is one of the most memorable experiences I have had...the trrees are enourmous! I still remember the ornaments! WOW that is awesome....the pictures look so fun! by the way...thank you for the candles they are funky and fun looking!
I love the cozy picture, what fun memories. I love that Jeff has seemed to be around more and taking advantage of the time with Annie Kate, I love the walk to school. (I am just catching up on your blog this am.)
That's awesome! I wouldn't have been keen on the 4:30am part of it, but I think that's a cool thing to do. I'll be looking forward to your review of the actual event.
How exciting. I am amazed how AK always seems so excited about all the great things you have been able to do in DC. I can't wait to see the photos and read about your experience at the event!
How fun- it sounds like such a great moment for Jeff and Annie Kate
That sounds like the best thing ever! I love that you are taking full advantage of your new home. We can't wait for the full report!
that is going to be so awesome! so excited for you. we never made it up to dc for christmas. Lots of our friends did and said is was lots of fun. can't wait to see pictures!
So cool! I can't wait to see your pictures of that event.
Sounds fun and freezing! Mackenzi would love to do something like that even if she had to wake up "in the middle of the night" for it. Can't wait for the update on the actual experience.
this sounds so cool! i would LOVE to do this. what a great experience. i secretly wish i could live back east with my family. maybe someday...
So cute. I love that they did that together. I would definitely want to be at home in the cozy early on a cold morning!
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