This past Saturday we went to the Kennedy Center for their open house featuring an "underground circus". There were lots of events, but the biggest problem was the start time. It didn't begin until 12 pm. so we were able to get in just a couple of performances before it got to be a bit much for Lillie. Not to mention it was pretty hot and most of the events took place outside.

Here is a big water fountain that Lillie thought was fun...NOT part of the actual event!


First taste of cotton candy. It was a hit!!!


The Kennedy Center is a place for the performing arts, so they had a "petting zoo" of instruments. Lillie got a chance to try out many instruments. I know it seems kind of gross, especially the ones put near the mouth, but they had people washing the mouthpieces after each participant.

Trying out the flute.


Lillie is really feeling the music with the cello. Ahhh, just like her mommy. ha ha


Not too thrilled with the trumpet.


The saxophone was a bit difficult to get any sound.

You'll have to watch the video as Lillie played the violin. Ahh, just like her daddy! ha ha Lillie has been seeing a lot of violins lately - on Sesame Street, at stake concerts, etc. so she was excited to get to the violins. However, as you'll see in the video, it was at the end of our stay, Lillie was hot and tired, and you'll notice the violins were in the sun. So, you might not hear it, but at the beginning, Lillie refuses to play because the shoulder rest on the violin was hot!! Overall, a fun day!!