Yesterday was one of the most amazing days of my life. I got to breath the same air as people such as Beyonce, Tiger Woods, Tom Hanks, Jack Black not to mention the star of this whole show, Obama himself. As soon as we arrived near the mall and saw the 7000 port-a-potties I knew we were in trouble. The line just to pass security stretched for at least 3 blocks so of course we cut that (I am over my guilt).At first I was really nervous about security because it was so easy to get in (all you had to do was open your coat) but I felt better once I saw all of the ninja-like security guards posted around the borders and even on top of the Lincoln memorial. The only potentially scary thing about the whole event was the lowflying planes that seemed to fly over every couple minutes. Papa said that the airport was nearby so that must be why there were so many of them. At first all of the people would look at them nervously but eventually we got used to it.
The acts and speaches were all so amazing. It was really weird however to see Jack Black and George Lopez talking so seriously. Thats all I can blog about now because we have to go get tickets to see Aretha Franklin sing.
Okay. Can I just say that I SWEAR I saw yall on television yesterday... we have been GLUED to the tele, tivoing everything like crazy... and being crazy jealous that you're there and we are NOT!!! So,many thanks for allowing us to live vicariously through you and your experience. I LOVE BABY BARACK!!!He's just as cute in plastic as he is in real life... Who knew?!?!?! WOW- I can't believe you're there... experiencing it all. Now I wish I had crashed at Tiffany's and joined in the madness. Take lots of picts and keep those blogs coming. At present, they are my "saving grace." Say hi to your girls for me... I LOVE "BB" (i.e. Baby Barack) eating the M&Ms... that's classic. Stay warm... and say "hi" to Queen Re-Re for me.
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oh yeah... tell Riley the planes overhead made me very nervous as well... What's up with that? Shouldn't that be protected airspace?!?! I consoled myself by thinking they were fighter jets- ready to take any "obama-haters" down with a single missile!
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Hi all,
ReplyDeleteHope you are showing RESPECT with Aretha tonight? Keep us posted...do you get these comments...It was great to hear from Rileys view too!! I am so proud of you all...I will be looking out for you tomorrow!! Love RoRo
I have been thinking about your family as you have such a wonderful opportunity.It must be over the top! Tomorrow will be an unforgetable adventure in all your lives. Enjoy this unique historical moment.
ReplyDeleteRi-Amazing reporting.Your writing makes me feel like I am right there. I suppose that if I can't be there myself, this blog is the next best thing. Thanks for sharing your experiences, Featherston-Roys. Enjoy every second.
ReplyDeletePS- Keep the pictures of Baby Barack coming. I practically died when he was MIA (loved the "Bad Omen?" entry title)!
Hey Riley and Family,
ReplyDeleteHow amazing that you are getting to see all this. Can't wait to hear about tomorrow!
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