Enjoying DC

After spending a week in Paris, I realized that I have got to take more advantage of my own City.

DC.

So over the weekend, I did.

Friday night went with a few friends to catch the last "Jazz in the Garden" for the season. Basically its a free Jazz concert in the Sculpture Garden.

I know, it really is amazing.

Kat and I just enjoying the beautiful weather and straining to hear the Jazz music (there were TONS of people everywhere.. haha)
Friends enjoying some Jazz.

Saturday a few of us went back into the city to check out the Arts of Foot Festival.

It was so much fun!! I mean, Mental Note: I will attend this Festival every year I'm in DC.

There was live music, tons of Artists selling their goodies, loads of Restaurants with dollar samples of their best edible creations and even a free showcase of all sorts of Art going on in the city. We sat down and saw two dance numbers, an excerpt of a play and even a Chorus concert.

After checking out the Festival, we strolled into the National Portrait Gallery to see the new Norman Rockwell Exhibit.

I have always enjoyed Norman Rockwell, but this exhibit, well it pretty nearly changed my life.

It was the personal collection of George Lucas and Steven Speilberg and there was even a short video of the two of them discussing why they collect his art.

Seeing all those pieces together just reminded me of what I love about this Country. The Four Freedoms, the goodness of Man and just Patriotism.

Honestly, if you're ever given the chance.

Check it out.

We topped off the day with a trip to the greatest Gelato place in DC.

Which by the way, I had just discovered the night before.

What can I say?

I heart Gelato :)

Nearly as much as I heart DC.

Another great weekend at home.

Love it.