Halloween 2016 Was Fun!
With temperatures in the 50’s at Trick-or-Treat time, we had a great time. Here is Jordan with her buddy Melissa…they went as Dr. Pepper. We had the house decorated. Here’s hoping you enjoyed your Halloween!
We Take In the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions
On October 13th, we headed downtown to the United Center, where the Chicago Bulls play, to take in the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions. Laura got us front-row seats and we also go to meet most of the Olympians. Here is where the United Center is: Here is Jordan getting some autographs: We met 4 of the 5 ladies’ team members from the 2016 Olympic team, parts of the mens’ team and part of the womens’ rhythmic team as well. …
Jordan and I Break In Our Six Flags Membership
On Father’s Day, Jordan and I hit Six Flags for an afternoon of fun on the coasters. Six Flags is up north of us in Guerney, IL. Laura stayed back as she was recovering from her gall bladder surgery; we met her for dinner at BW3 afterwards. Here is a map that shows the location: One of our first rides was the space needle that goes up high enough to see the whole park. We rode all sorts of…
Jordan Competes in the St. Valentine’s Meet in Chicago
Jordan competed in the St. Valentine’s Meet in Chicago last weekend. This was her season-best meet; her all-around score was 35.100 and she scored her season-high on floor with a 9.075. Way to go Jordan! Another great thing about this meet: Laura travelled with us to the meet and saw Jordan’s performance. This is the first time that Laura has left the house aside from doctor’s visits since she broke her right ankle and a bone in her left foot. …
Easter 2014: Saturday Indians Game
On Saturday April 19th 2014, we took Mom and Dad to an Indians game to celebrate Dad’s birthday. The Indians lost 5-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays, but we still had a fun time. Here is a shot of the intrepid fans preparing to head down to the seats in 46F weather! Here are some shots of Progressive Field (I still call it The Jake and probably always will…). While I was there, I captured…
Photos From Jordan’s Horton Meet
There was a pro photographer at Jordan’s Horton meet earlier this month and his pictures arrived this week. Check out my two favorites! And check out the full gallery of photos here: Way to go, Jordan!
Epcot Skyline At Night
This is my favorite low-light picture from Epcot right at sundown. I don’t need no stinking tripod!
We Meet Remy At Lunch
We ate lunch at France in Epcot, and got to meet Remy, the rat chef from Ratatouille. The waiter had a controller hidden in the tray, and made the rat react to the customers. Very Fun!
Jordan Posing At Hollywood Studios
Jordan posed in front of Hollywood Studios for the pro photographer. We had a blast there!
Our 2012 Disney Trip: Port Orleans
Back in May once Jordan’s school let out, we took a trip to Disney. I had to work through Jordan’s spring break due to my ill-fated Australian project, so we went in May for about 4 days. After Laura’s worst plane ride ever (screaming baby two rows up for 2.5 hours), we ended up at Port Orleans and started our trip. Here are some of the photos! Port Orleans Here is how Disney describes the Port Orleans French Quarter: Disney’s…
Some Pictures From Our Disney Trip
We went to Disney World in Florida after Jordan’s school year ended in late May. We got some really good photos while there! First up: Jordan’s favorite ride, Tower of Terror. Laura was closing her eyes so as not to lose her contact lens as the drop started. Jordan also really liked Splash Mountain! And what trip to Disney World would be complete without a ride on Space Mountain? Keep looking here as I’ll be posting some more good shots…
Our Full Hawaii Photo Gallery Is Live
Some of you have been asking for our full Hawaii photo gallery, and it is now live. We were at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Waikiki Beach, and we saw Diamond Head, whales, the Dole Plantation, the North Shore, 108 feet below the surface of the ocean in a submarine, and the Honolulu Zoo. Check out the inividual galleries here. And enjoy the gallery from Waikiki Beach. Most of these photos were taken at our hotel property. Man, do I…