Friday, October 2, 2009

Europe~Barcelona~Day 3

The bull statue and the bull (taurus)



Us getting ready for tapas


Gaudi's Casa Batllo


Plaza Catalunya



On Plaza Catalunya looking toward Las Ramblas


Another living statue on Las Ramblas

We had HUGE drinks at lunch. Nick of course asked for larges. Mine cost about $27 dollars. Yes, a $27 sangria. No, they don't post the prices on the menu!



Living statue on Las Ramblas



Walking along the harbor

Sculpture on the harbor



Outside the Picasso Museum...yes, it was hidden on this tiny street. Which was NOT located on the map!



Statue in the park

Park with Arc de Triomf


Our Hotel



Our hotel

Europe~Ireland & Barcelona~Day 1 & 2

Our hotel room in Barcelona. Yes, it was tiny.



Me climbing up to the plane. Nick said I was like a real celebrity :0)

Our flight to Ireland


Our lunch spot



We were so sick of airports that while we were waiting for our connection in Dublin that we headed into the city for lunch! This must be hours 24+...can you tell? At least Nick has a "real" Guinness.

Trip to Michigan~June 2009

Dancing the night away



With our table and the Bride & Grrom

At the reception


The Kiss



Michael & Mindy saying thier vows


We saw our friends in Chicago! AND Boonie just happened to be there.

Mom & Dad Visit~May 2009

Mom & I



Again, waiting for breakfast

At breakfast


This lights up at night!



Nick at Chihuly

What is this supposed to be?

A boat full of globes


Looks like ice cubes


Its huge!

Nick & Dad at Chihuly


Looks like a flower



Me at the Botanical Garden Chihuly Exhibit


Chihuly



Nick & I at my birthday dinner


Mom & Dad at my birthdy dinner

Tucson Hiking Trip~April 2009

Us at the water...now we have to hike back out!



Nick getting close to the 7 pools


View out from the trail


Square rock...square pants



Beautiful scenery



Nick hiking in



Hiking along the trail


We don't have geckos like this in Phoenix!

New House~January 2009

Dining Room



Into the living room and dining area and into the backyard

Another kitchen view



Kitchen



Living Room



Our backyard


Our new house!

P.F. Changs 1/2 Marathon~January 2009

Nick and I ran the 1/2 marathon. We beat our goal of less than 2 hours!!! We finished in 1:58:44. Steve ran the complete marathon. He did AWESOME.