[Kaslin]

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush host a dinner celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the Rose Garden Wednesday, May 4, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush delivers remarks during the White House celebration of Cinco de Mayo in the Rose Garden Wednesday, May 4, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush listens to a mariachi band perform during the White House celebration of Cinco de Mayo in the Rose Garden of the White House Wednesday, May 4, 2005.

Laura Bush listens to a mariachi band perform during the White House celebration of Cinco de Mayo songs in the Rose Garden of the White House Wednesday, May 4, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

Decorations draped throughout the Rose Garden create a celebratory atmosphere for Cinco de Mayo Wednesday, May 4, 2005. “Mexican Americans have enriched the American experience with contributions to music and dancing and the arts,” said President Bush in his remarks. “Latino entrepreneurs are starting their own businesses all across America, and are creating jobs and trading in freedom with businesses across borders.” White House photo by Paul Morse

As night falls, the Rose Garden is filled with the glow of lighted trees as members of the Marine Band serenade President George W. Bush and Laura Bush and their guests during a dinner celebrating Cinco de Mayo Wednesday, May 4, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

[Kaslin]

President George W. Bush delivers remarks during the National Day of Prayer commemoration in the East Room Thursday, May 5, 2005. "Today, prayer continues to play an important part in the personal lives of many Americans," said the President. "Every day, millions of us turn to the Almighty in reverence and humility. Every day, our churches and synagogues and mosques and temples are filled with men and women who pray to our Maker." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush holds hands with guests while praying during a ceremony observing the National Day of Prayer in the East Room Thursday, May 5, 2005. White House photo by Krisanne Johnson

The St. Olaf Choir, led by Anton Armstrong, performs during the commemoration of the National Day of Prayer commemoration in the East Room Thursday, May 5, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Humal]

With the first set of pictures, I thought “adults — again”. With the set of party pictures celebrating Cinco de Mayo, my thoughts were “lovely and appropriate”. Not some over the top jokes about papers.

Thank you, Kaslin, for the return to Sanity Island. Boy, do we need it.

[Melian]

What a gorgeous photo of Laura Bush listening to the music at night.

How I miss them. Remember when we had real grown ups in the White House?

Thank you for posting these photos.