Archive for January, 2009
An inside look at the ball - from Katharine(1)
hi everybody! katharine here!!! well i have to tell you, last night was a BLAST!!!!! The ball was star studded and hopping!! There were a few surprises…
1) Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden made an appearance and danced (it makes me sooooooo happy to be able to call him vice president c: )
2) Hunter [...]
Kids at the ball(8)
Hey everyone - watch for Katharine and Hunter at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball on ABC starting at 8! Look out for her red dress!!
An amazing day!!(2)
Well, we got through the tunnel under the mall at about 6:30 am, and still had to walk so far, and stand in line so long, that we didn’t actually get IN until 8:30! But the crowd was SO WONDERFUL and everyone was so nice and of course, giddy to be here.
We [...]
Inauguration Day pictures(0)
Toby, Lauren, Katharine and Elle at their location for the viewing of the inaugural swearing-in ceremony — out on the National Mall.
Gettin’ ready! 44 just arrived.
Text of President Obama’s inaugural address(1)
My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now taken the [...]
We’re in!(0)
Left at 5:30. Walked about 2 miles . . . Cleared checkpoint at 8:30. Close to large jumbotron - thrilled to be here!! It’s a party!
L & Co.
Florida reception and wrapping up Monday(1)
It was really delicious to see so many people from Palm Beach County at the Florida reception hosted by Reps. Robert Wexler and Ron Klein. (Debbie Wasserman-Shultz was also supposed to be a host, but we never caught sight of her.)
Ron Klein told us he was happy to see so many Floridians [...]
Pictures from Monday(1)
Florida group gathered at the reception at the Library of Congress, including Carmella & Rick Morton and family and many others in other photos.
Monday morning update(6)
First, I must plug our hotel, the Hotel Rouge. It is funky and fun and oh so considerate! Katharine says it’s the best hotel she’s ever stayed in and I agree.
The service is amazing. After Delta lost our luggage, they really looked out for it and got it to us as soon [...]
