Monday, March 30, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Finally Explained
I sometimes have a hard time not getting frustrated when I ask Mason to do something, no response, ask him again, no response, and so on. An interesting study that makes me understand it a little more... Click here
Monday, March 23, 2009
Haarlem
We went for a short visit to the cutest little town of Haarlem this weekend.
Did you know that New York City was once called New Amsterdam? And Harlem was named after Haarlem. The area was first colonized by the Dutch and was evenutally renamed to New York when the English catured the colony, while changing the spelling of Haarlem to Harlem.
Towards the center of Haarlem, there were a bunch of streets that it appeared cars could not travel down. The streets were so narrow, as they were built well before cars. Along the sides were adorable "Mom & Pop" shops. We stopped into a "bagel" shop, as it was the first time we have seen bagels here. The owner told Efe that their specialty was strawberry scones, and he was correct, they were delicious!
This is the main square of Haarlem.
On one side of the square was Sint-Bavokerk church, which is close to 1000 years old.
After Haarlem, we headed to the beach with is a couple miles West of Haarlem.
Mason ran up to the water too fast. He thought he was safe, but a big wave came up and got both Mason and Efe all wet. So, we didn't stay very long :)
Did you know that New York City was once called New Amsterdam? And Harlem was named after Haarlem. The area was first colonized by the Dutch and was evenutally renamed to New York when the English catured the colony, while changing the spelling of Haarlem to Harlem.
Towards the center of Haarlem, there were a bunch of streets that it appeared cars could not travel down. The streets were so narrow, as they were built well before cars. Along the sides were adorable "Mom & Pop" shops. We stopped into a "bagel" shop, as it was the first time we have seen bagels here. The owner told Efe that their specialty was strawberry scones, and he was correct, they were delicious!
This is the main square of Haarlem.
On one side of the square was Sint-Bavokerk church, which is close to 1000 years old.
After Haarlem, we headed to the beach with is a couple miles West of Haarlem.
Mason ran up to the water too fast. He thought he was safe, but a big wave came up and got both Mason and Efe all wet. So, we didn't stay very long :)
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Rome
My mom went back home today. We took a trip to Rome while she was here. It was so much fun. They city was beautiful and surpassed my expectations.
This is my favorite picture, taken in Vatican City.
Walking down the steps inside the Roman forum...
Trevi Fountain at night...
We tried to go visit Castle Sant' Angelo, and it started pouring. But, the sky was beautiful afterwards, so I guess it was worth being soaked for a bit.
Bridge by Castle Sant' Angelo...
A sun pocket over Vatican City...
Fun at dinner time...
Mason tried to take our picture on the balcony. We were laughing so hard trying to move wherever he pointed the camera.
To view all of our photos, click here.
This is my favorite picture, taken in Vatican City.
Walking down the steps inside the Roman forum...
Trevi Fountain at night...
Bridge by Castle Sant' Angelo...
A sun pocket over Vatican City...
Fun at dinner time...
Mason tried to take our picture on the balcony. We were laughing so hard trying to move wherever he pointed the camera.
To view all of our photos, click here.
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