Cherry Blossom Festival in DC

Preempting the flood of out-of-towners (aren't we smart!), we visited the cherry blossoms on Friday, the day before the annual Cherry Blossom Festival began. We had a lovely time walking the perimeter of the tidal basin. Maddy seemed to enjoy the flowers. These days, however, she seems thrilled mostly by the possibility of walking outside. A wintry breeze still nipped the air. The boughs of the cherry blossoms swayed endlessly. The Monument and the Jefferson Memorial stood firm amidst the surrounding gaiety. Here are a few pics from our evening together.