Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Shakin' Up Jersey and NYC

For Spring Break Kris and I decided that it was about time we went up to New Jersey to see my Dad and the family. While we were at it, we thought what better way to spend our Spring Break with Ethan, than to spend it in New York during St. Patrick's Day (one of our favorite holidays). I took well over 900 pictures with my Canon 50D, but when I didn't have time to grab it, I snapped some pics with the ShakeItPhoto ap on my iPhone. It pretty much is the closest thing to a digital polaroid and I LOVE it. So, here's a very brief summary of our trip, polaroid style. Enjoy!

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kelley denby photography

 Dad and Kerrie with their exotic birds that they foster.
 Ellie the dog - sweet, but a little "off" as are all rescue dogs. :)
 You wouldn't believe it by looking at him, but this guy from Jersey 
who is obviously and unassuming middle-aged white man 
knew everything there was to know about The Jersey Shore. 
I mean down to where Snookie was actually from (not Jersey, btw) 
and how much Mike "The Situation" made last year. 
He made our train ride from Jersey to NYC memorable.
 First step into the streets of New York - Amanda, 
that's your mini-cooper up there on the billboard.
 Ethan not so amused with my ShakeItPhoto ap
 Our "view" of the building across from us.
 Eating the BEST pizza across the street from The Majestic 
Theater - John's Pizzeria (rec from a NYC cop)
Central Park on St. Patty's Day
 Kris, who is also not amused by my ShakeItPhoto ap
 The perfect resting spot in Central Park
 Figuring out our next move
 Did you really think that he wouldn't bring his kilt to NYC?
 These guys were amazing - yes, I tipped them
 Grand Central Clock
 Empire State Building
I took this while Kris was busy playing detective - he 
was convinced this couple was picking pockets and that I was 
their target. The guards thought he was right. :)
 Green in honor of St. Patty's Day
 Grand Central Ceiling
 I WANT this chandelier in our dining room!
 Our hotel lobby
 I heart the Subway
 These guys outside The Met were fantastic
 We could have spent the whole week at The Met
 Chinatown
 Ethan wanted us to eat Dim Sum and we found 
some at Golden Unicorn - hope that wasn't 
on the menu and I didn't realize it.
 This was a good day
 Little Italy = Love
 Italian music playing for our table
 Brunch with Lorraine and Brian on our last day
 Bus ride to the airport
Someone was very happy to have us home. ;)

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Sherwood Forest Faire | 2011| Austin Photographer

Kris, Ethan and Kris' friend Andy decided to camp out this year at The Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, Texas. I, on the other hand was happy to meet up with the boys and Kris' family on Saturday and managed to have a really good time. For those of you who aren't aware, this is a much smaller, cleaner and more wholesome version of the Texas Renaissance Festival in Montgomery, Texas. I'm glad to say that I didn't have to look at any chain-link thongs at this faire . . . thank goodness. Kris wrote about the Sherwood Forest Faire last year, if you would like to check it out here.
This chick kept freaking us out by the way she was creeping around us. 
 Circa Paleo performed and they were amazing - my favorite is the "Last of the Mohicans" cover that they perform.
The Fox scared me a little, but he reminded me of Lucy, so I had to take a few of him.  
 My niece, Abigail Ruth - cutest pirate we saw that day.
 Kim, James, Kris and Ethan
 Happy little pirate family. :)
 Deby and Charlie - best in-laws in the world.
 The grandparents with their grandchildren.
 Cousins - Ethan and Abbey
 Andy and Kris
 It was a good day. :) 

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