President and Mrs. Bush, opening ceremony
The Egg Roll
The Washington Nationals Presidential men
Volunteers dressed in period costumes representing some of our past presidents.
This past Friday (set up), then the Monday (the event) after Easter I volunteered for the White House Egg Roll. Wow what an incredible opportunity. I had so much fun!
I was able to be at this event because the national faux finishers assoc I belong to was asked to volunteer. So I jumped at the chance.
The set up was Friday, Sat, and Sun. Friday I helped in the VIP tent, making Easter baskets, which were provided by Longerberger. (150 baskets!)
Then Monday I stood guard at the volunteer tent. There was so much excitement happening all around.
The White House Egg Roll is an event that has been organized by the first ladies since 1878. It includes events and music, readings of childrens books and food. And of course the Egg Roll, which is a race where kids roll eggs with spoons across the South Lawn .
There were games, music stages, childrens celebrities, dressed up characters, story book readings (by the first lady and daughter), easter egg coloring and egg hunt. Outside of the White House grounds everyone was provided with free food, egg salad sandwiches of course.
It was so much fun, next year I would love to be one of the characters.
2 comments:
We watched the video at the White House site and then saw your pictures.... it is so fun to see you there in person on the White House lawn! Was that you cheering in the background when Laura thanked the volunteers????? XO
Hey honey, Now you are on the world stage! How awesome! It was definitely a memorable experience and looks very fun. Your blog is such a great way to share your life with all of us and you do a terrific job with the pics and the life story update. I am now enjoying a vicarious Washington life through you...how fun. I love you honey-we sure missed you on Easter. There is a hole when you are not there with your handsome boys.
I love you, Aunt Jeanne
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