Annie's Christmas Ornaments

I am still getting over my cold, so I haven't been taking lots of pictures.  I thought you might enjoy some photos I didn't post at Christmas.

On our way towards Philadelphia, we had a pleasant romantic dinner at Annie's Paramount Steak and Seafood Restaurant in Kent Narrows, MD.  We love their Christmas decorations.  The food is excellent, the service is good, and the price is justifiably high.

     Mermaid ornaments on a "Sea" tree

    Mermaid 

     Sleepytime

      Whimsical purple octopus

     Pink dragonfly

     Butterfly

     Sea star

      Pink hydrangea

Philadelphia Night Landscapes

I've been sick most of the week, but finally took the time to edit some sights from our holiday trip to Pennsylvania.  

I've been wanting to see Boathouse Row for years, so we fugured out where to photograph it.  The weather was much warmer than usual, so I wanted to take advantage of it.  Unfortunately, most of the lights were not working and there is now a giant net across the river to capture boaters before they reach the waterfalls.

     This building had the most interesting lights

I think the Art Museum at night was more impressive.  I just turned my camera in a different direction.

I took these pictures at twilight, right after sunset, when the  sky is deep blue.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

      Baby in a Stocking (1 month old)

A Wee Bit of Christmas

      Pottery Barn Kids Window at    Westfield Mall in Annapolis

    Pretty Tree Decorations 

Christmas tree lights at Homestead Gardens

We stopped by Homestead Gardens last week while returning from a trip to Annapolis.  Pretty!

Bald eagles in flight

This past week I spent a fair amount of time making some new products for a little Christmas sale at my church, some mini picture frames and some small colorful lanterns with electric tea lights.  The sale well received.

I took a few interesting pictures of a visiting bald eagle pair in flight that you might enjoy seeing.  A recent wildlife lecture suggested that the best bird flight photos have their wings up.  What do you think?

     Bald eagles flying

Longwood Gardens Holiday Display Visit

While in Pennsylvania for Thanksgiving, we spent a lovely day at Longwood Gardens.  We had lunch, watched the children at the miniature G sized trains, sang holiday songs at the sing-a-long, toured the magnificent organ pipes, visited the conservatory, admired the lighted trees and watched the musical colored fountains. Oh, and we visited the gift shop too!

I would definitely recommend a visit this year.

     Conservatory

     G trains

     Organ pipes

     Hibiscus 

      Hibiscus

     Anthurium

     Orchid

   Orchid  

     Orchid

     Orchid

     Orchid room behind glass

     

     Pitcher plant

     Bird of Paradise

      Children's fountains

     Christmas trees

     Wreath

     Holiday Gifts