Cherry Blossom

It is that time of year again. It is the Cherry Blossom Festival and one that had me running in front of a Parade. Yes! Stephen and I did not plan so well and when we were getting ready to cross the street the parade was coming. Stephen said, Go! and then RAN! So like the dutiful and obedient wife that I am I RAN! I was laughing all the way. Walking around the the cherry blossoms were beautiful! We meet up with Natalie for a little bit and then continued our walk were I met THREE boxers and got to pet them all. You can't really see it in the pictures but it was a VERY windy day so the cherry blossom fleece I am wearing was in need. It was a great day and the pictures, I hope, catch the beauty.
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The trees below are the original cherry blossoms we got from Japan.




I have never seen the tidal basin water so high and so chopping.