I think that this trip will have an impact on everyone in different and like ways. I know that we all have familial bonds, but it will be nice to form even closer bonds with everyone.(we really won't have choice due to our close quarters, that I am proud to have!) However, one of the things I am looking forward to is sharing. SHARING......the inauguration, the places we will visit, the stories we will exchange, the friendships that will form, the friendships that will strengthen, the laughs that will be never ending(especially with this crowd), but most of all, the idea that so many family members at different ages and stages of life will be sharing something that will be life changing........

-Whitney

sleep tight....literally.

On a wing and a prayer, we started looking for accommodations in Washington D.C, around the first of October. Most all hotels within a 20 mile radius of the city were full and we knew we would risk eating a deposit if our candidate didn't win. But we had hope, after all, that Obama would pull through and we wanted to be in the heart of it all. After hours of research and much collaboration with Dana, Janie and Kelly, I found town homes within 10 blocks of eachother being rented out by locals.

Here they are:

The Coach House

1860's Townhouse

no outside photo is available, so here's the next best thing: the kitchen!

These places were excellent finds and we're so lucky to have acutal homes in nearby neighborhoods where we are walking distance from eachother and a short subway ride to anywhere! Much better than piling into hotel rooms, that's for sure!

~Laurel

Yes Ma'am We Can!

This is the story of three generations of women in one family, attending the Presidential Inauguration to be a part of history...together. We are nineteen southern girls, ages 12 to 77, all part of the Heard family from Heard County, Georgia documenting our thoughts, excitement and experiences.

Our family has a deep roots running through the Democratic party and is thrilled about our President Elect, Barack Obama. Even before election day, some of the women decided that it wasn't enough to witness history on television but that we must be a part of it. Mothers and grandmothers decided that their daughters and granddaughters should be able to tell their children about the week they spent ushering in an era of change for our country.

The trip went from being a hope in our hearts to a reality that we can't wait to experience. Because this is an historic event for these women, our family and our country, we wanted to document the planning process, our individual stories, and our collective awareness and appreciation of this unique opportunity for our family.

This blog will be our tool to gather those thoughts and feelings into one cohesive story...enjoy the ride!