by admin - December 9, 2009

Lines

This week’s You Capture theme is lines. I was pretty excited because it seemed like lines are everywhere in London. The architecture in London is absolutely phenomenal, especially when you contrast the new with the old buildings that coexist on every street. I took over 700 pictures during my visit to London and I don’t feel like I even came close to capturing everything I saw during those few days.

Here are a few of my favorite “line” photos.

There were so many lights it was amazing. I’m sure it had much to do with the Christmas season, but I can’t help but think that London is probably lit up most of the year.

Streets of London – love the red buses.

Westminster Cathedral

Part of the floor in the Westminster Cathedral.

London Eye

Globe Theatre

Tate Modern – lots of lines inside too….

Tower Bridge

Buckingham Palace

Harrods

by admin - December 4, 2009

London Eye

When I told my children I was going to London, they all begged me to ride the London Eye. Given my dislike of heights, enclosed spaces, and ferris wheels I gave them a big no! But I did get some pictures, so kids, these are for you!

by admin - December 3, 2009

The Motherland…

I couldn’t really think of the right words for this post title because nothing could really capture my excitement right now. While it might look like I am busy blogging away in Maryland, I am actually in England.

Can I get a WOOT?

My husband told asked me two weeks ago if I wanted to accompany him on his next business trip. He had already arranged for our children to be taken care of and made most of the arrangements. Thanks to his extremely frugal living while on all his other trips, my part of the trip was almost paid for with his per diem.

I have been here for two days and it is more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I wish I was a better photographer, so my pictures could reflect the beauty of this area. It is breathtaking at times, and I am completely enamored by the old buildings and of course the accent. Below is a slide show of my first two days.

I have many stories to tell already, but for now I will share my photos. If you click through you can read descriptions for some of the photographs.

by admin - December 3, 2009

Shop at Home $100 Gift Card Giveaway

The winner is:

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2009-12-09 03:53:55 UTC

Nancy!

Since my server crashed at some point last night, I have extended the giveaway until 9 pm tonight, 12/8/09.

Christmas just got a little merrier for one of my readers. Shop at Home is giving away a $100 gift card to one of my readers. If you haven’t visited Shop at Home I encourage you to check out the site. Shop at Home provides coupon codes and cash back when you shop at your favorite stores.

What I like about Shop at Home is that it is so easy to click through their site and start your shopping. It doesn’t cost you anything to sign up, and it can actually save you money with coupon codes and cash back. And I love the fact that I can get cash back without using a credit card!

The winner will be able to select a $100 Gift Card from any retailer listed in the ShopAtHome.com Gift Card Guide.

To enter the giveaway:

You must be a registered member of ShopAtHome.com. Click here to join.
You must leave a comment telling me which gift card you would chose if you are the winner.
For additional entries you can tweet about the giveaway, blog about it, or add it to Facebook. Please leave a comment for each additional entry.

This giveaway ends on December 7th. Winner has 48 hours to provide contact information or another winner will be chosen.

by admin - December 2, 2009

What Makes Me Happy

This week’s You Capture theme is what makes you happy. Since my blog is all about being happy, this was pretty easy for me. But as Cora turns 8 months old this week (can you believe it???), I am reflecting on how happy I am, that even though when I met her she looked like this…

Today she looks like this…

by admin - November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving

from

The Happy House

or perhaps I should change that to the Crazy House.

by admin - November 24, 2009

Stork Craft Crib Recall

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of 1.2 million drop side Stork Craft cribs due to an entrapment and suffocation hazard. I know I have a lot of mom’s with babies/ toddlers who read this blog so please check your cribs to see if you have a Stork Craft crib manufactured between 1993-2009.

The Stork Craft website is very slow to load, due to the crib recall, but you can follow them on Twitter. They are not currently tweeting information regarding the recall, but you could tweet a question if the site stays down for an extended period of time.

Please visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission for specifics regarding the Stork Craft Crib recall as well as instructions on how to repair the defective part.

by admin - November 17, 2009

Tree Time

One of the best climbing trees on the east coast, located behind the courthouse in Colonial Williamsburg.

by admin - November 11, 2009

Colonial Williamsburg ~ Real Life

I love You Capture. I love to take photos and I love looking at other people’s photos. I would encourage anyone who loves to take pictures to participate. Each week there is a theme, and this week’s theme is Real Life. I love it because I feel like all my photos are “real.”

Here are a few real life shots from our visit to Colonial Williamsburg. Trip details coming soon.

They were trying to strike a serious pose…

Cora slept a lot… I think she might be getting sick again. 🙁

Pretending to be a horse.

Colonial games.

by admin - November 11, 2009

Veterans Day Tribute

It seems fitting I spent the beginning of this week visiting Colonial Williamsburg. Many of the re-enactments detail events leading up to the Revolutionary War. It is sobering to realize the pursuit for independence was not taken lightly, and divided father against brother, friend against friend, and country against country.

Today we honor our veterans. Those who have served, fought, and even paid the ultimate price for our freedom.