Christmas at The Capitol

Notre Dame had a bye week

so the Botsford family

spent the weekend in

Washington DC

taking our family Christmas photo.

The weather was a bit rainy

but we were able to take our photos indoors...

at the Capitol

The autumn foliage was just beginning to change.

It was my first time in the Capitol building

and the art work and architectural majesty

was magnificent and inspiring.

I could almost hear the frustrated sighs

of our Founding Fathers

as they watch us struggle with our countries seemingly

endless difficulties.

There lies before us, if we choose, continued

progress in happiness, knowledge, and wisdom.

Shall we, instead, choose death, because we cannot

forget our quarrels? 

We appeal, as human beings, to human beings;

Remember your humanity and forget the rest.

                                                                    Albert Einstein

Comments

[Laura Hegfield]

So glad you had this special time with your family Kathleen!!! It has been such a long time since last I visited you.

Please consider yourself officially invited to participate this year's 5th Annual Gratitude (word) Quilt. Instructions (it is very simple) and a link that explains the origin of the word quilt can be found at the top of my blog. In past years there have been participants from every continent except Antarctica.It wouldn't be the same without you:-)

[Jeanne @ Collage of LIfe]

Love your family photo Kathleen...and I am so impressed that you have already taken it! You have a beautiful family...you are blessed. It was lovely to see your name pop up on Facebook this morning. Many thanks for reaching out. The sun is still shining in Saigon..we are waiting. We expect most of the storm to hit an area north of us. Fingers crossed...sending you warm wishes from Saigon...

Jeanne xx