Election Day

The year I spent in Merida (2006) coincided with the Mexican presidential election, and Juan's first year here coincides with the US elections. Hey, it's a theme to work with.

Here, Juan and baby Sarah pose with John McCain and Tina Fey... or is that Sarah Palin? Anyway, we came across this formidable duo in Union Station, and though they seemed a bit stiff, we agreed to taking a photo with them. (Juanito would have none of it-- apart from the fact that he was sound asleep in the stroller, he considers himself non-partisan and doesn't want any incriminating evidence that might come back to haunt him were he to run for office some day.)

So, you might be wondering what it's like here in DC, what with the tenant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue moving out soon and all. I, for one, can't wait to see what they put out on the curb when they move out; I've heard there's some really good furniture in there, and when you've got so many rooms and are inevitably moving to a place that has not so many rooms, you've got to dispose of all that excellent furniture somehow, don't you?

Well, don't ask me. I'm busy with babies, and what little attention I have left over is devoted to watching the entire first season of Gilmore Girls on DVD (hence the rapid-fire banter I'm having here with.. myself). So, while Obama and McCain are frantically fishing for critical votes, mine, already securely hooked, is anxiously watching to see whether Rory and Dean get back together. (And yes, they should.)

I think it's interesting that the Obama and Biden were dressed up in t-shirts and Mardi Gras beads-- like they're ready to celebrate or something. Not wanting to play favorites, we posed with them, too. As you can see, Biden looked a bit pale. I told him to go home and get some rest, but you know how these politicians can be-- he insisted on sticking around.