In the beginning of January I joined my friend Barb as her "date" at the Missouri state inauguration. I had a wonderful time exploring the state capital, watching the inauguration and going to the inaugural ball. I am especially grateful to her family for making me feel so welcome and I really enjoyed getting to know them. 

The Missouri state capital

The sisters Patty, Barb and Sue calling the session to order. 

Murals depicting Missouri state history by Thomas Hart Benton

Patty rehearsing for the evenings big event

Governor elect Eric Greitens speaking at the ceremony "Honoring our Heroes"

A new law is being introduced 

Patty, Ron (a Missouri state senator), Ann Wagner (a U.S. Representative for Missouri) and her husband Ray.

The inauguration 

Governor elect Eric Greitens is introduced

Stealth bomber 

Snipers keep a close watch

Barb and I ready for the ball

Sue, Patty and Barb

Sue and John

Sue, Patty, Barb, Natalie and Molly

Chad, Amy, Natalie and Molly

view looking south of the capital 

view to the north of the capital