Yes, it's cherry blossom time again! I just adore our annual family picnic down at the Tidal Basin in D.C. and eagerly anticipate it all winter long. We usually try to wait for the warmest, sunniest day to go, but the weather just hasn't been cooperating with us. So, this year, we bundled up, headed downtown, and braved the crisp, chilly air.
Luckily, the blossoms were clearly oblivious to the cold spell and looked as gorgeous as ever...
We brought a simple and portable picnic of warm, fresh croissants, thick Belgian waffles, juicy strawberries, orange juice, and coffee (hot chocolate for the girls).
I'm not a fan of paper plates.
:-)
Since you can't pick the blossoms, we brought a few of our own (a little shabby, but pretty).
And, as is true every year, the view is breathtakingly beautiful...
Happy Spring!
Jessica
we were just in dc last week (march 18-21) for my son's 8th grade class trip. i can't believe we missed the cherry blossoms by one week!!! dang!!! looks like we missed some real beauty..
the lunch looks yummy. glad you had a great time!!
hugs, cindy
p.s. i blogged about our trip!! :)
Posted by: cindy mandernach | March 29, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Thank you for sharing this beautiful time of your in our nation's capital. I always love your postings, but your photos today are exceptionally beautiful!
cj
Posted by: ndfan | March 29, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! And your lunch...what can I say? (that I am now hungry?) Beautiful!
Posted by: Lesbonnesidees | March 29, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Lucky you to celebrate Hanami (viewing of the cherry blossoms)! Love your picnic!
Posted by: Lisette Davis | March 29, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Love!!!!
Posted by: Heidi | March 29, 2011 at 09:56 PM
What an amazing tradition! Beautiful photography as well! Thanks for the peek.
Posted by: Karen B | March 29, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Oh my... oh so beautiful!
Posted by: bonitarose | March 29, 2011 at 10:47 PM
stunning! and your picnic style is exactly right! love the snowy white blossoms, and how it looks like snowfall when a soft breeze blows. ah, spring!
karla
Posted by: karla | March 29, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Wow, that's just gorgeous! And your picnic looks like a lovely time out :)
Posted by: Paula | March 30, 2011 at 01:55 AM
Gorgeous, even the cherry blossoms match your color palate!! That last image should be on a travel poster for D.C., it's so beautiful.
Posted by: Debra | March 30, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Absolutely beautiful...how I wish to see the Cherry Blossoms in bloom. Love the 'picnic' lunch. What a great day! Lisa in Texas
Posted by: Lisa LeBlanc | March 30, 2011 at 07:58 PM
Your picnic was as scrumptious for the eyes as it must have been for the tummy! But that last pic of the Washington monument is just stunning! I can't believe how incredibly beautiful it is! What an eye you have!
Posted by: Leslie Anne | March 30, 2011 at 11:13 PM
what a perfect spring picnic!
Posted by: cailen | March 31, 2011 at 01:35 PM
I've only been to Washington DC once and I fell in love with it, promising myself I'd go back for the Cherry Festival. I tried to get out this year but when I checked the weather it called for rain. =( As I would be traveling from Cali, I decided to go another year...sad. I'm glad the blooms were still out and you were still able to enjoy your beautiful picnic. Beautiful pictures!
Posted by: tiffany | April 04, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Beautiful scenery! I really like that last picture, the blossom acting like a frame :). Would love to go there some day (and eat a Belgian waffle under the trees).
Posted by: Nathan J. | July 28, 2011 at 07:16 AM