Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts

Friday, January 16, 2009

Friday Foto Finish Fiesta

As in http://carriestuckmann.blogspot.com

I know, I haven't posted much. The layoffs have started at work so I've been laying low.

For this week's FFFF, I've decided to post random strange things I've seen around. I was particularly inspireed by a lady who rode the metro with me today. She had a tan overcoat and a rather large scarf. It was red, fluffy, and it was wrapped around her neck and head. The ensemble made her look like a chicken.

Anyway...

On my last trip to Rio de Janeiro, we drove by the beach and suddently I saw this kiosk (this photo is not mine, I found it on google). You find these kiosks by the beach, and they sell beverages, snacks and the like. I'm sure the owner has no idea what the name means, but I just couldn't stop laughing. I'd steer away from the beer just in case :)

Potty Kiosk


This one I found in Baltimore (duh). This bench is exactly across the street from Charm City Cakes (you know, Ace of Cakes from the Food Network channel? that guy!). So I just had to take a picture. I mean, seriously, if you've been there, you just KNOW it's not true. My co-worker was laughing really hard and pointing out all the litter underneath the bench.

Baltimore - Best City in America bench


This one is for Portuguese speakers only. I'm not going to elaborate. I saw this sign at a local park here in MD. I was with my Dad and we laughed so hard we nearly crashed the car.

Into the woods


This one I snapped on my last trip to WDW. This lady unfortunately turned away. She looked to be about 70. Her husband was on a wheelchair. They were taking pictures with Pooh and Tigger. Her ensemble was just something, the Snow White strapless top and the Minnie mouse ears. Hey, they say you turn into a child at WDW. I guess that's true....

Lady @ WDW


NYC is already a strange place with strange people. We all know that. But here, on the same photo, on the famous Times Square, you will see a Naked Cowboy, a Chinese Elvis and the ugliest Statue of Liberty ever (suggested donation: $2).

Times Square weirdos


Hope you've enjoyed the show. I'll see you next week.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Friday Foto Finish Fiesta

As in http://carriestuckmann.blogspot.com

Arlington National Cemetery

On Thanksgiving morning, I drove down to Arlington with my Dad and my friend. Hubby was in charge of the cooking :)

I've been living in DC for nearly 10 years but it was the first time I went there. It's a beautiful, peaceful place, but of course very sad. It looks like a neverending garden of stones. So many men & woman who sacrificed their lives for this country. It's a truly remarkable effort.

For those who do no know, Arlington Cemetery was built on what used to be General Lee's farm. General Lee's house is still there, under renovation now, but we were able to go inside for a bit. In the back of the house, there was a vegetable garden, 2 slave quarters (quite small, really) and a gazebo.

We were able to see President Kennedy's grave, L'Enfant's Grave and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Pierre Charles L'Enfant was the man who designed the plans of the city of Washington, DC. His Grave is at the top of a hill, overlooking the entire city. The view is incredible from up there.

On our way home, we stopped by the USMC/Iwo Jima War Memorial.

Here are some photos I took while I was there. Please roll over for the caption, and click for the enlarged version.

Entrance of Cemetery - Disclaimer

Model of General Lee's House View of Cemetery

View of Cemetery View of Cemetery

Admiral Rickover's Grave

Kennedy Family Graves :JFK

L'Enfant plaque L'Enfant grave

Panoramic view of Washington Entrance of General Lee's house

Andy Dick was the guide inside - sorry I couldn't resist

Changing of the guards @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Iwo Jima

Iwo Jima and the sunset

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Feliz Natal!

Merry Christmas to you and all your family!

I didn't have a chance to compose a nice message, so I'll leave you with a few photos and one of my favorite Christmas songs. Just cause I know you love Peanuts too (who doesn't?)



Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of the year

Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Of love and dreams to share

Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there

Christmas time is here
We'll be drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year...


Our house, decorated for Christmas

Reindeer

Milk & Cookies for Santa

Mr & Mrs Gingerbread

Our fireplace

Our tree


Rena, I didn't have a chance to try your cookie batter recipe this time. But I certainly will in the near future.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Friday Foto Finish Fiesta

As in http://carriestuckmann.blogspot.com

Last friday we took a trip to Philadelphia. We left early in the morning and came back to DC after sundown.

- We met friends
- We took pics with the Rocky Statue
- We ran up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum
- We ate Philly Cheesesteak (yum!)
- We saw the Liberty Bell
- We tried to go to the Independence Hall but all the free tickets were gone
- It was fun despite moi stumbling around driving an automatic minivan (seriously, people, how can you NOT drive a stick?)

Here's the batch of pics! Roll over to read the caption and click on it to see the enlarged version.

Philly skyline Philadelphia Museum of Art - Rocky Steps
My Dad & T doing the run Our Turn - LOL
Museum Detail View from Museum
People dressed like Rocky LOL Rocky Statue - close-up
All of us GW Statue
Restaurant where we ate cheesesteak Independence Hall
Liberty Bell T & Liberty Bell
Us casting of the Liberty Bell inscription, which you are allowed to touch

Simply Philly

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Happy 5th Birthday!

Today my little T turns 5!!!!

He was born on Tuesday, November 25th, 2003, 8:17 am, 9 lbs 3.2 oz (4,170kg) and 21 1/2 inches (55 cm). Yes, it was a c-section :P

I can't believe how big he has gotten. He's not my baby anymore, by the time he's 6 he'll be as tall as his Mommy!

I have a ton of photos. It was really hard to narrow it down, but here's a bit of his life in images (please click to enlarge).

First Ultrasound - 7-week-peanut38 weeks pregnant

First Photo!
First Photo

A few hours old2 months old

Baptism DayFirst Birthday - Looney Tunes

First Wiggles concertFirst time at the beach

Second Wiggles concert, with JeffSecond Birthday - Wiggles

Third Birthday - Bob the BuilderFourth Birthday - The Incredibles

Playing in the snowFifth Birthday - Kung Fu Panda

Helping Mr. Funnyman during the partyDriving a Mustang at the Walmart
He was even shifting gears. That's my boy!!!!