It sneaks up on us every year, but it’s always a pleasant surprise: the Smithsonian Kite Festival. What could possibly serve as a better accompaniment alongside your Sunday brunch and crossword than a hearty sampling of color and happiness from our DCist flickr pool? The 44th edition of D.C.’s kite-o-rama took place yesterday on the Mall. Based on the evidence, there was nary a frown to be found — even the adorable little one who could barely manage to get his aircraft but a few inches off the ground seemed content to simply be in possession of the reel. (Don’t worry, kid, yours truly is in the same boat.)