More dinner pics

Tom Hanks, listening to Joe Biden and below; The Man!

Faith Hill sang beautifully, but the lighting was crap during the performance. Rahm Emmanuel looking Serious.

Outdoors at the Inauguration

So once we were in, we were free to roam... and this is where the janitor told us to go! (left)


A few folks in the park...




I think the people in red were the boys choir. Oh, and below it's Forrest Whittaker, who was out in the grand stand with the rest of us!









The Capitol is so beautiful! To the right, the view when standing on the chair, which was not really popular with the people in the picture.

pictures from the Mid-Atlantic Ball and the Powell dinner.

Barack Obama speaks about Colin Powell.

Ariana Huffington and Rita Wilsom (Mrs Tom Hanks)













Pretty table decorations that most took with them when the dinner was over, including me. (left)
Don and Lisa Wagner, who sat at our table. Very nice people!











The black Jenny Packham dress, properly displayed. It's so gorgeous! Husband and Aunt Susan. (left)

And the fantastic coral dress, which I wore for the ball. Above with my sister-in-law, who should be credited for the eleb snaps, as she took my camera and ran! Thanks!

Various pictures

Very pretty grey, silk dress to the left, and Barbie below!


















Sheath dress girl turned around last minute.
The crinoline was gorgeous, you really can't tell from this picture.












And a stunning red dress, which was rather boring from the front.

Time to go home

We're at the airport, a little worse for wear but not too bad
considering the martinis we had at the Ritz, following the Ball. Had
an early wake up text which meant we could have breakfast before
heading to the airport. The bread at the Marriot us awful, should you
ever gong yourself there!

Both check in and security was a breeze and we jokingly said that
president Obama is already making it better. I'm pretty sure I'll
sleep really well on the plane.
I can't wait to see the children!

Not so impressive

Plastic glasses, drink tickets and Sly & Family Stone. What is this?
High School Prom?

Bus to the ball

Why waste money on taxis, when you can get the bus.
Not the DvF, as you may have guessed... More Jenny!