We were 4 of 10,000 to receive Standing Room Only tickets for the lighting of the 2011 National Christmas Tree. The day took a bit of strategy on my part but was so worth it. Lizzie and I accompanied Mahlon and his class on a field trip to a holiday play downtown in the morning. We bailed on the class and picnicked on the mall for lunch. The weather was perfect, bright sunny skies, no wind and just a slight chill. After lunch we headed to the Sculpture Garden to watch the ice-skaters and pretend skate ourselves. I refused to take the two of them on my own but let them freely 'skate' -slide and twirl- on the smooth rocks circling the rink. Then it was a quick detour to the National Archives for a potty break. I sprung for a pedicab ride to the White House as Lizzie was starting to get heavy. I didn't bring a stroller with me. I only brought my wallet and phone which I tucked into my pockets in an effort to travel light. Chris and our friend from Sicily met up with us just before the ceremony. It was awesome even if the new tree is a bit small (and unimpressive). Afterwards we met friends at the Willard for drinks (and pizza) in the lobby where we were treated to a choral reception. Then it was back on the public bus for the ride home. It was a big full day that was perfect in every way. I honestly think it may have been one of the top three days of 2011. Thank You Washington D.C.
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