Kyra's imitation of the 'Mrs Washington Monument' (2011 DC Kite Festival)

Today was the last day of the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in DC. And to give spring an added boost of color, it ended with the annual kite festival, 'Wings over Washington'. So to join the festive bursts of spring in full color, Kyra & I decided to trek over there and enjoy the day at The Mall, along the Washington Monument.

1. The day started a bit chilly & grey, but this didn't stop thousands of others to enjoy the day, either.  ...


2. Just like a lab, Kyra instinctively made the best of it; and immediately found the perfect spot to lie down and enjoy all the colorful sites & kites


3. All sorts of kites were flying above ground,...


4. ...as well as on-ground, ...


4. ...and by those who were apparently trying to do both at the same time, ...


5. I told Kyra that I would fly a double-crested cormorrant kite; but oddly, she chew up to pieces.

So instead, we decided to have lunch. I was getting tired, so I made her carry mine (2 water bottles, chicken sandwich, cookies, choco marshmallow sandwich,.. my hat and small towel), as well. But, she refused once I stuffed it all into her backpack:

She barked something, "OHhhhhh, ... NO I WON'T!!" .... and she wouldn't budge.



So, we ate right there.

5. Oh,.. lest I forget. As Kyra gazed at the Washington Monument, she was wondering why the wives of the US Presidents have no Memorials? ... :/

So, here's Kyra's imitation of the 1st ever, "Mrs Washington Monument"




... I hope Martha doesn't mind. 

If anyone's interested, I posted a few more pics of the Washington Kite Festival, best seen as a slideshow here.