National Christmas Tree Lighting

After 4 years of living in the Washington DC area I finally was able to attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the White House. Thanks to Lisa Berray who invited me to join her with her tickets in the chairs no less. It was truly amazing to be there on the lawn for the inaugural lighting of the new National Tree. Here is a picture story of how tonight went.

You know it's Christmas when there are snipers on the roof of the White House

AnnaLisa, Kara and Lisa enjoying the crisp fall weather

Cast of Jersey boys singing Little Drummer Boy

Big Time Rush

President Barack Obama and his family lighting the National Tree

Ellie Goulding singing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

The first family

Carson Daly was the host. He stood about 40 feet from me.

Rodney Atkins singing I'll Be Home For Christmas

Kermit and Michelle Obama reading the Twas the Night Before Christmas

Marsha Ambrosius singing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

One Republic singing their new song Christmas Without You

The whole cast singing together.

Santa and the President singing together. 

The tree, the stage and me. I love Christmas in DC.