Photos from The White House Congressional Ball

Flickr ^ | 12/12/2019 | The White House

[simpson96]

"President Donald J. Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence applaud guests attending the Congressional Ball Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in the Grand Foyer of the White House."

[csvset]

Where’s the diversity !?! /s

[Louis Foxwell]

I heard there were 6 democrats who attended.

[bgill]

Thinking Karen is showing off her weight loss. But, yes, at least something more than spaghetti straps.

No one was sniffing, or nibbling or copping a feel in any of the pictures. And the decorations weren’t sicko pervy.

[Tax-chick]

Yes, things are classier these days than they were a decade ago.

[simpson96]

“Axios reported Friday...”

Interesting. I’m sure they’re all now on the Dems sh**-list, and wouldn’t be surprised if they “defect” and vote against Impeachment.

[Still Thinking]

Oh, I assumed that was his spare set, in case the primary got overused.

[Albion Wilde]

I’m not saying she looks bad, but when you have all the beautiful clothes in the world available to you, why go for “early 60s, plain black, bare skin and no foundation garments”?

And here I was just thinking how great she looked.

As the old saying goes, that's why there are so many flavors of ice cream -- so many different tastes. :-)

[Albion Wilde]

No, not Barron; just a fan.

[Tax-chick]

Indeed, everyone likes different things, and we’re very fortunate to have all the choices we do.

[Albion Wilde]

Indeed, everyone likes different things, and we’re very fortunate to have all the choices we do.

Totally agree! How ya been, dear Tax-chick, super Mom?

[Tax-chick]

Hanging in, thank you for asking. #2 Son will be moving out at the beginning of January. #3 Son turns 18 on Sunday. Lots of Spanish choir commitments this time of year, and I woke up this morning with la gripa, your standard upper-respiratory crud. Also, it's pouring rain. I think we'll be having a day indoors with The Great Courses. How are you doing?

[Albion Wilde]

Poignant farewells notwithstanding, sounds like it will be a long time before you are a certified empty nester!

I am not getting any younger, but thanks to FR, I've been getting smarter! I'm fixing up the house where I have cherished memories of my one and only offspring from many years ago now. Downsizing is good; church bazaars from miles around are getting donations!

[Tax-chick]

Tom is moving only a few miles away; he and some friends from camp staff have found a rental house. We’ll see plenty of him!

Sally (#5) is on the, “You have a year to move out” plan, now, although not (yet) with Extreme Prejudice. She should be able to save about $600/mo if she works every possible hour.

That would leave us “just” four at home, or three if Patrick decides to join the military, which has worked out well for some older siblings.

[Albion Wilde]

What will you and your hubby do with yourselves?

[Tax-chick]

I’m hoping he will get a whopper early retirement buyout from his employer, and then I can get a job.

[Albion Wilde]

I’m hoping he will get a whopper early retirement buyout from his employer, and then I can get a job.

I will pray for that!

[Tax-chick]

Thank you!