Charlie - My Irish Terrier (Not so shaggy)

Just so darn cute!
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Woody's Arrest

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Gum-Ball Machine

These candies sure look yummy. I have a sweet tooth and apparently these easily grabbed my attention.
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Company Phone

The startac phone caught my eye today - don't ask.
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Satelite Dishes

How many of these does one really need?
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Blowing Out The Birthday Candle

Turning One - what a wonderful time!
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Cake Decoration

A friend's baby turned one last weekend, Little Jose loved his Elmo birthday cake.
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Palacio Real en Madrid España

Here's a little nugget of what soon will become another photoblog. I am currently vacationing in Madrid and have enjoyed taking many pictures. I have uploaded a few to my Spain Photo Set on Flickr if you want to take a peek. You will noticed that those pictures will need a bit of a touch up. They are raw images which I haven't even had time to change the names to useful flickr tags.

Pictured here is one of the many palaces I've seen. This one is literally about 3-4 blocks away from my hotel. This one is called - Palacio Real.
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Red Flowers

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Chicago Skyline Boat Cruise

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Sunset In The Background

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Dasies Close-up

Makes you want to play he loves me, he loves me-not!
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Fireworks

... and the rockets' red flare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there!
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Bowling Ball Close-up

So many color so many weights too choose from. I stuck with the twelve pound one. It didn't help my game much though, but I still had fun :)
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Night Lights

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Washroom Sign

Simple huh?
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Railroad Crossing

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Pink Flowers

This pink makes me feel happy :)
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Dog Portrait

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Baby Hugs

You gotta love those baby hugs, especially from a cute girl like this one that is all smiles.
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Splashing Fun

These past couple of days have been scorchingly hot! Thank goodness we have a swimming pool. What could have been painfully unbearable heat turned out to be playful fun. At my nephew's birthday party guest had the option to be refreshed by the yummy water.

Chicago Strolling - Michigan Ave.

Hooray finally great weather to enjoy a stroll along the loop magnificent mile. Akthough the people pictured here are wearing light jackets the weather was finally nice enough to bring the tourist out.
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Skyscraper Crane

Construction continues, there is a rush of highrise condo construction all over the Chicago loop. Pictured here is another one that is halfway complete.
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A Cloudy Day In The City

Still beautiful to me :)
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Boat Cruising on Lake Michigan

I wish I had a boat, actually I would love to own and know how drive a speed boat or a sail boat. I went sailing a couple of times with people that knew what they were doing. I haven't been on a non tourist boat in a while, maybe someday I'll purchase my own.
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Showing Off Some Pictures

Thanks to Sorisa's comments in yesterday's posting I checked into a local news station website and saw my pictures posted. I loved that my picture was the first one in the slideshow. Hopefully it will last a while. Check it out before someone else claims that top spot...

Check out the slide show below, my picture is the one displayed here.
NBC5.com - Slideshow

Chicago Immigration Protest March Pictures

Immigrants marched today in Chicago calling for immigration reform. I joined in the march and took pictures along the way. Visit my flickr account to view those pictures.
View More Chicago Immigration March Pictures Here.

Millennium Park Flowers

I was looking through my flickr photos today and came across this picture I took last year. It caught my attention - one because I didn't recall taking this picture and second because of the pretty flowers.
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Dan Ryan Expressway View

This weekend I took a cruise and enjoyed the spring breeze as I sped through the highway streets admiring the Chicago loop skyline.
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22nd Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival

The 22nd annual Chicago Latino Film Festival has begun! Pictured here is the marque at the Landmark Theater. As an avid movie buff I am exited and ready to catch many films. If you're in town I hope you catch some as well. Help spread the word make it a date with friends.
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MMMmm Candy

I remember when I was a kid, going to the candy shop after school was something I looked forward to. I saved my allowance and money I earned on errands in order to get a full brown bag of candy, which at that time were incredibly cheaper then they are now.

Spring Weeds

This weekend was finally warm enough for me to feel inspired to stop and smell.. eh look at the flowers. Although dandelions are considered weeds, it was nice to finally see some color and beauty to a previously muddy and bare ground.

Woe Is Me - Said The Lion

Say Hello To My Little Friend

My little turtle who isn't that little anymore.

Best Buds

My nephew and his cousin...

Having Fun With Photoshop

Coldplay Concert

I had given my sister a ticket to see Coldplay in concert this past Christmas. This Friday they finally came to town and we went. I myself love Coldplay so her gift was also a gift for myself :) They did not dissapoint, Chris Martin and band rocked out. I only wish the pics had come out better to reflect how awesome the show truly was. Here are a few pictures that came out ok.

This Picture Makes Me Feel Like Speeding

Light Fixtures

These lights and placement of them just caught my attention. The cat like quality in me, just felt like reaching out towards them and I wanted to play.

Run Forest Run!