The Running Alphabet

As an avid runner, graphic designer, and iPhone App user, I couldn't help but fall in love with this website. Check out the letters you can create while out on your morning jog. You can even participate if you'd like by using the RunKeeper app and submitting your route to the site.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Brian and I took our last vacation before we officially become parents in eight weeks. We took a 4-day getaway to San Francisco and while we were there, we travelled to Monterey Bay. We very much enjoyed the aquarium and are sharing the photos!

Forest Park in the fall

Just some photos I took last weekend while walking around Forest Park. I love the fall in St. Louis! These pictures were taken with the Canon T1i Digital SLR.

Paris, France

Champes-Élysées

Notre Dame Cathedral on the Seine River

Ironwork on the doors of Notre Dame Cathedral

Enjoying a coffee break in Paris!

Eiffel Tower

Pere Lachaise Cemetery - where the famous composer, Chopin is buried. 

Inside Pere Lachaise Cemetary, where Chopin and
Jim Morrison are buried.

Caen Memorial in Caen, France. Regarded as the best
WWII museum in France.

Point du Hoc, a cliff west of Omaha Beach. This is the point of attack
of the U.S. Army during Operation Overload in World War II.

Brian and I inside a crater left over from WWII.
We couldn't even count all them, there were so many. 

Lisa, Brian, and Cory on Omaha Beach in France.

Monet at  Musee de l'Orangie des Tuileries

Saint-Chapelle (Holy Chapel)

I think we all know this ladies portrait ... the Mona Lisa

Brian and I, along with another couple, traveled to Paris and Normandy, France in March 2010. What a site it was! Absolutely beautiful countryside and architecture. I have shared just some of the 750 pictures we took. I've labeled the captains on as many as I can remember.  Enjoy!

The Great Forest Park Ballon Glow & Race

I attended the Forest Park Balloon Glow on Friday night here in St. Louis and oh my! I haven't been to the Glow in 20 years, I'll bet. I have never seen soooo many people! The balloons were beautiful and of course, colorful. It took place on the ball fields, making it very dusty - everywhere! My pictures where blurry without the flash or were foggy from the dust flying everywhere. Next time, I'll be sure to stay on the other side of the park.

Rainbow Fruit Kabobs

Rainbow Skewers

So I have my family reunion yesterday and was asked to bring an hors d'oeurve. I have made these fruit kabobs before and they've been a big hit. I thought I'd share the recipe with you. Choose about 5-6 fruits of any kind that represent the rainbow ... strawberries being the red. In addition, I used blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, and oranges. The strawberry I dipped in melted Ghirardelli chocolate to finish it off. I recommend using nothing less than 70% cocoa and of course, don't microwave it! use a double broiler so you're sure not to burn it. Another tip - if you've never used bamboo kabob skewers before, be sure to soak them in water for 20-30 minutes prior to adding the fruit. This ensures that there aren't any splinters of wood in the food. I have attached pictures so you can see the masterpieces!