Zoom in Cement

The things that catch my eye - They are strange, but when zoomed in look even more interesting. At least to me anyway. This picture was taken while waiting for the light to turn green just as I exited the expressway on my way home.
© 2005 Araceli Arroyo Photographs

I want this lamp!

I saw this in a store front window while walking back to work the other night. The bright crystal looking illuminating figure quickly caught my eye. The store was already closed so I couldn't get a price on it. Isn't it lovely?
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New Pets

I've been extremely busy and then too tired these days to post anything. This one is a bit out of date.

I would say like two weeks ago my sister called the house while she was out saying "I have a big surprise! Be ready outside and help me with my stuff." I thought -- Well if it's a big surprise I should have my camera ready :) I took Charlie out for a little walk, just as my sister was arriving...

WOOHoo! Two new pets for Jules (my nephew)! Charlie was excited! He sniffed the cage and wanted to e-hem "greet" the new little guys.
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Oak Street Beach

Last weekend I enjoyed the water swimming and playing at Oak Street Beach. The weather was perfect and the lake felt wonderful. If you ever are in town you must pay a visit to this beach front right off the north loop area near water tower and the Drake hotel.

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Beach Time Fun

Normally I have more fun during spring and autumn seasons. I am not a fan of the Chicago extreme temperatures of winter and summer. This summer however I find myself going out in the sun far more. This weekend my sister, nephew and I hit the beach again. Even though we have an ample swimming pool we both enjoy the beach environment. It's an actual outing and it feels relaxing. Jules LOVES the sand. This time was his first experience being covered all over with it and he was simply giddy.
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July Fourth Fireworks

This weekend was full of events that kept me busy taking pictures everywhere. July 4th, the US Independence Day was this Monday. We started the celebration early, as many Americans did as well. For the most part everyone begins firing off their fireworks and high-tech pyrotechnic displays on the third. This year my brother in law and his brother had fun shooting some fireworks of their own, I was lucky enough to watch and take pictures :)


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Chicago South West Side 4th Of July Parade

This Friday my neighborhood was out and about in celebration for the July Fourth Weekend. My family and I sat in the near corner of Archer & Central to watch many floats and local business on parade.

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Walgreens' Clocks

These caught my eye the other day while walking on my way back to work.
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