High A

My daughter, A, from a portrait taken during our trip to the park last weekend.

I have, and continue to be, in a photographic depression. I keep shooting a little, but nothing seems to excite me. I am pleased by this shot, even though it's mostly PS-generated.

Oh, and if you look closely, you can see me in the photo. :)
© 2008 Mexipickle

Challenge

Sunday, the kids and I went to the park. We played on the swings and the jungle gym and even played a little tennis.

Here, my son is eyeing the monkey bars and trying to 'walk" across hand over hand. He's still not able to do it. I remember trying to learn this and wondering if I would ever be strong enough to do it, like the big kids.
© 2008 Mexipickle

Flickr Stream

This is at Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire, where we spent part of our vacation earlier this month. This is the second time we've been there in the last year and a half, and we highly recommend it. It is stunningly beautiful.
© 2008 Mexipickle

Muddy Toes

We took a side trip during our vacation so Mom could say she'd been to Maine. This is at Sebago Lake State Park.
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Stick It In The Bin

goofing around with a trash can..not sure what the body part is where the little stick guy is broken in the middle...
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USS

The USS Constitution has been a sailing ship in the US Navy since 1797. Built beginning in 1794 for a cost of $300+ milliion (1794 dollars!), it is the oldest sailing miliitary ship in the world (there is a UK ship that is older, but has been dry-docked).

Built of white oak and live oak, the ship proved impenetrable by enemy cannon fire durning the war of 1812, earning it the nickname "Old Ironsides." It currently floats in Boston Harbor, just a short ways from where it was built and originally floated.

If you have a chance to visit this piece of US history, and thank the current sailors for their service to our country, I recommend you take it!

© 2008 Mexipickle

All In A Yellow Row

The floor of the train station in Boston, with a Celtics fan nearby. He looks familiar....

BTW, I had to amend the title. My daughter pointed out I used "All In A Row" before, like 2 years ago!

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Musician

We spent today (Friday) touring Boston, then finished with a phenomenal dinner in the North End ('Little Italy") and dessert at Mike's Pastry shop...wow! The whole day was great, and dinner/dessert was the best topper. After dessert, this gentleman (whose name I forgot to get) was strolling the street playing songs. He played "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" for us. There was a little boy in a stroller nearby, totally enthralled by the music. After finishing our song, he turned and played "Twinkle Twinkle" for the boy. His mom said afterward that is his favorite song. Made for a great evening.

I love big cities that have neighborhoods and fun stuff going on in them. Thanks, Boston!
© 2008 Mexipickle