Thursday Photo Challenge: Wet

This week's photo challenge is "wet" and I have a few to share.  Enjoy!

This was taken in Long Grove, Illinois while on a "girls only" shopping  event  in May 2012.

Taken at Disney Resort in November 2009.  

Thursday Photo Challenge: Transportation

Below are a collection of transportation themed images.  Enjoy!

Thursday Photo Challenge: Spring

This week's theme is SPRING.  This is a photo I took of some trees near my home.  I love the contrast of the light colored blossoms and the dark trunk of the tree.  Enjoy!

Happy Spring!

Thursday Photo Challenge: Round

The theme for this week is ROUND.  I was surprised how many of my photographs fit this theme.  Here are a few of my favorites.

This photograph was taken while sitting in traffic.  As a
preschool teacher, I always keep my eye open for unique
images that I can share with the children. 

This is an image I also captured while sitting in traffic.
It was taken at the site of the O'Hare Airport Expansion.

Jellies Exhibit at John G. Shedd Aquarium

After a number of failed attempts, we finally made it to the Jellies exhibit at the aquarium.  It had been nearly 20 years since I was there and while the grandeur and ambiance are as I remembered, there were so many new things to see.

We started our day with a viewing of The Polar Express in 4D.

 

It was fun for all - the kids particularly liked the feeling of ice and water as the train slipped and slid over the frozen lake!  

Then we explored the large main tank.  It was so peaceful (and the perfect place for a quick snack).  Here Grandma and N are enjoying some popcorn.  

After a quick picnic lunch, the children played in the Polar Play Zone.  N loved sliding down on his tummy just like the real penguins do!  

In the area there is also a play submarine.  N was overheard saying, "S.O.S.  We're sinking!"  All the kids (even the older ones) loved to manipulate the many buttons, levers, and lights inside.

Finally, we saw the jellies.  They were beautiful - moving so slowly.  I suggest turning off the sound as the exhibit was really crowded and it is much more beautiful without the distraction!  

  

Thursday Photo Challenge: Light

This week's theme is light.

Thursday Photo Challenge: Good

This week's challenge is to share something we think is good.  Although I haven't been able to take many photographs in the past few weeks, I did take some pictures of my first fire this season.  I fell in love with the fireplace and have been a loyal user since we moved into the house.  Having grown up with one of those cardboard fireplaces, I truly believe that real wood fireplaces are "good"!

Happy holidays, everyone!