September Song

Thursday, August 14, 2008

View of the Aquarium from the Trade center. looks like a model

The sub we toured

View of our marina from the top floor

Another view

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

September Song Beauties

Today was one of my favorite days, SHOPPING! We went through the four floor mall. They didn't have many good stores, but there were a few. Then we went to Filenes Basement, where I got my HOMECOMING dress! It's sooo pretty. I'm supeeer excited! I also got an American Eagle shirt that says, 'Be Careful What You Wish For'. We came back to the boat after a long day of shopping. I read some of my new book 'Breaking Dawn'. AMAZING BOOK! It's the fourth to the Twilight series. Fooooood Tiiiime! Bri out! <3

I'd have to say that today was a more laid back day compared to the rest. There was definitly still a lot of walking but that isn't really anything new. We walk a lot everyday. Even though the mall is four stories it's still about the same size as the one back in the Quad Cities, but it was neat to see the layout and random features that they had. For lunch Bri got her beloved McDonald's, but Papa Sima and Grandma didn't get that, they went to a salad type thing, in which I can't remember the exact name of at the moment. We shopped for awhile and then came back to the boat where I read more of the same book as Bri, though I'm much further than she is, probaly about half way through. Bri and I both napped after that where I woke up first, there's nothing new there. Steve and Diane were here and we talked with them for a bit. Now Grandma is pealing the claw type things off of the shrimp. Tonight it's my favorite, pasta. Gonna go relax for a bit before dinner. -Alexis

Shop until you drop

Today, Wednesday was a shopping day. Things started out slow and then when we found the right stores the pace picked up. We all found things we couldn't live without. Brianne even found a dress for Homecoming. Believe it or not they wore out before Grandpa's wallet did. After shopping we had to regain our strength, so ice cream sounded like just the thing. We are back at the boat cooling our shoes and the girls are taking a nap. Later we are going to the fish market for shrimp so Stephanie can make shrimp and pasta and Dunkin Donuts because Lex has a craving for donuts. Now I know why she is so skinny? Lex says we are wearing them out. It's always fun to send them home spoiled.

September Song (still going strong) out

Bob

Are we ready?

Excitement builds

cool!

How does this look on me?

Ice cream after shopping

Dig in

Captain John Smith for president

Tuesday in Baltimore

Tuesday we took the up hill walk to the top of Federal Hill. I didn't count the steps but it was a long way up. The view was pretty cool. While we were in the area we walked to the Cross Street Market and loaded Stephanie's new back pack with goodies and picked up lunch at a Chinese booth, then Back to the boat with our booty and on to the Maryland Science Center to see the BodyWorks display and view an IMAX show on the body. This was an awesome experience. I learned so much about the human body and how complex it is. You would have to see it to believe it. I would share our experience in pictures with you but no camera's were allowed. Sorry! After the Science Center we went back to the boat so the girls could rest up for their concert, Hootie and the Blowfish tonight. I will let them tell you about that, we didn't go.

September Song out
Bob

Bri and I walked all the way across the harbor and past the aquarium over to Pier 6, where the concert was. We got there with about a half hour until the show started. When the opening band came on, The Drew Davis Band, the place wasn't all that packed. The band was good, very good actually. After they played their set they went over by the merchandise stand where Bri and I got a CD, and shirt. We went over and waited in a long line that went by pretty quickly. Bri got her CD signed and I got my shirt signed, we got every band member's autograph. We then waited for the intermission to end and Hootie and the Blowfish was on. Everyone stood up and with the way the set up is, it made it difficult to see, even with good seats that were right in the middle. Hootie and the Blowfish had a lot more people, nearly packed. It was hard to see because Bri and I are both quite short but over all it was a good show. We did happen to leave a bit early though due to the fact that Bri had heard her song, it was way crowded in our seats, and we were both tired, hungry, and exhausted. There are no pictures from this because we got into a bit of an arguement and she didnt want to take the camera ((I knew she'd want it later)), but the expierence was great, and we wish we could show you or maybe could've had pictures with the opening band.
Time to wake up Bri and finish getting ready.
-Alexis

Maryland Science Center

Cross Street Market

Stop and smell the roses

I know, I know, another market

Something fishy here

Walk up Federal Hill

View of Baltimore and our marina from the top of Federal Hill

The pavilion where the girls will go tonight to see Hootie and the Blowfish

Not so big from here

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

National Aquarium in Baltimore

Monday we went to the National Aquarium. We traveled to the Northern Territory of Australia, the Rain Forest, watched a 4-D show, the dolphin show, saw weird frogs, tons of fish, birds, snakes, (I hate snakes) the Atlantic Coral Reef, and saw all types of weird creatures as we journeyed into the mysteries of water and nature. My only complaint is that it was a little crowded. I guess everyone wants to see this fabulous place.

September Song (with tired feet) out
Bob