All about fun little me & the zoo sometimes too!: August 2008

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Mercedes!

Mercedes was being ADORABLE last night so I couldn't resist:-)

This past weekend after a LOOOONG crazy day at work a bunch of us went to see Smashmouth at Streetfest in Palatine. I remember owning their CD back in 96 and listening to it in college but these guys don't look or sound at all like I remembered:-( At least we got some funny pictures in and a lot of conversation!

Closeup of Ryan

Me acting goofy as usual

I still have not perfect the art of taking own photos.....I need longer arms:-)

Monday, August 25, 2008

Florida Destination #4---Key West Part 2---BEAUTIFUL!!

Here are some of the scenery pictures. Key West was truly one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Next time I am going on BOTH ghost tours because I KNOW there a TON of haunted places there:-)

A sidwalk mosaic

A pineapple...in front of a BEAUTIFUL house

Just pretty!

I LOVE palm trees!

Pretty (I can't work this blog thing!)

My FAVORITE.....ARGH Pirates!

Sunset

My dream suitcase!

Spongebob:-)

There were chickens and roosters walking around everywhere!

Kitties....and roosters. Very odd:-)

My shadow in the water

Beautiful!

Florida Destination #4--Key West part 1

We decided to drive to Key West on Wednesday and take our time...stopping at all the Key's along the way. This post will be the people picture post....part two will be the scenery pictures! I had my face glued to the window in hopes I would see a dolphin...at one point I thought I did. I got so excited I couldn't talk. Justine then informed me it wasn't a dolphin with a bird on it's back...it was someone scuba diving. Oops:-)

The crazy French Cat Man....I was scared! These cat's would do amazing tricks ending with Moon jumping through the flaming hoop! MWAHHHAAAHHAAAA....that was his laugh

Me trying to escape to Cuba:-)

FORK AND MINDY!!!!!

What's this?????

Key Largo girlies:-)

Cheese:-)

I lovers Donkey!

This water was sooooooo clear.....beautiful!

Smile...again!

My first pic of Key Largo...through the window

Friday, August 22, 2008

Florida Destination #3- Weston

Our condo was in Weston, FL...about 20 miles from Ft. Lauderdale. It was nice and quiet:-) I had the opportunity to run every morning since I was the only one unable to sleep past 7 everyday! Here are some pic's from Weston.....

Donkey and me by the pool

Me and my coconut!!!

My running partner George. He met me at the door every morning and the quickly left when he figured out I didn't have any food for him:-(

A pic of the building we stayed in.

Another one of our building

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Florida Destination #2- Cocoa Beach

On day 2 we decided to stop at Cocoa Beach on our way to the condo. We went to Ron Jon's Surf Shop and this awesome restaurant where we got the Early Bird special:-) We were in Florida why not????!!!! Here are a few pic's.....

My friend (the only one who would let me take a picture of him...I saw millions but they all ran from me!)

We look confused.....

My favorite... where's the frog prince???

The woody at Ron Jon's

SHARK!!!!

Every time I saw a fish like these guys there were always two...I thought that was nice! Fish that had BFF's!!!

Me trying not to be scared of fish....didn't work too well

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Florida Destination #1---Daytona Beach

So our trip began with a little tension due to overpacking so I thought I would make everyone laugh (last pic) Our drive down went smoothly (well except for when I was driving in TN at 2 in the morning and didn't realize we were in the mountains and was going a little too fast) We made it to destination 1- Daytona Beach on Sunday morning. We hung out with Adam's dad for a bit and then went to the beach to play, then headed to his aunt and uncles to hang out in their pool, and then it was off to dinner. Very relaxing day...great start to vacation! Coming soon.....Destination #2- Cocoa Beach, Destiniation #3- Weston, and Destination #4 The Keys!

Our first beach pic....I was overjoyed:-)