Cherry Blossoms in the springtime

in the last 6 years of living in Maryland, only 30ish miles outside of DC, we have never been to the Cherry Blossom Festival, so this year, B surprised me with a trip down to see the flowers and trees, and be touristy in our neighbor city.  We walked the tidal basin, and even to the monuments and museums- something I hadn't done since our 8th grade class trip!

we took tons of photos, but here are some of my favorites...