But I know that *humidity* is just around the corner. The horror, the horror. So, I am going to try to cram in as many fun things in to my life before summer really sets in.
Case in point: the White House spring garden tour. I was there! And somehow managed to get tickets, despite that the line to get in was longer than any line at 7:20 a.m. should be on a Sunday. My friend Mollie and I secured our tickets and by 10:15 a.m. we were wandering around the White House lawns while heavily-armed Secret Service dudes watched silently on. (Actually, I saw one of the dudes pose for a photo in front of the WH fountain, so I guess it was a special day for them, too...)
It was worth getting up at 6 a.m. Obviously, the First Family was not in attendance, but the plants were the real stars of the show, anyway.
Yes, that is the one, the only, the (not-quite-organic) White House kitchen garden. My highlight of the morning. As a fan of all things 'ag,' it was beyond cool to get to check out Mrs. Obama's garden. And I must say, it was beautiful! I wish that I had the space (and the patience and the time) to create such a masterpiece.Some other highlights...
(Umm, seriously, how epic is that?!)
(Really, W? You can't even help her dig?)
(SUPER FAN sporting a homemade Obama leather jacket. Dude was probably disappointed that POTUS wasn't home.)
(The official White House bees. I didn't see any- hope that they haven't been hit by Colony Collapse Disorder. Don't know what CCD is? Check it. Super scary- pollinators make 1/3 of all of our food possible. Oops, my ag nerdness is showing...)
(I know that one doesn't become President for the view from the front porch, but come on.)
(Happy spring!)~S
