Day 167 and Stellan Day 12

First Stellan- The kids thought that we should take Stellan's picture with the dog, the dog didn't exactly cooperate.



This weekend we went to Wisconsin to pick up our dog, and hang out with my sis-in-law. We decided to take a tour of the Sprecher Brewery, it was much smaller than I thought it would be. We did get samples afterwards of both beer, and soda both were delicious. I highly recommend "Mai Bock".













This guy sat at our table and we managed to spend 2 HOURS chatting with him he was a very ... interesting character.

Day 154 - Family Fun

While we were in Wisconsin this weekend, the entire family got together for my Father-in-laws birthday. Not very often do we really get to cut up, but this weekend everyone was in a great mood and up for a little partying.

Admittedly these pictures aren't the greatest, the flash really washed out many of these, thats why they are all black and white.

Thanks for letting loose with us Mom and Dad.

Kyrsten and Glenn goofing off, I kept trying to get a picture of the cute couple but they would have nothing to do with it. Instead I got this.











Mom got caught with the can of Whipped Cream...


So she tried to pretend she was giving it to the dogs...

Day 153 - Vintage Trains

I mentioned in my last post about the places photography has taken me, but did I mention how photography has made me "SEE?" Instead of walking through life missing out on the world around me, every where I go I think, "hmm how could I make that into a picture?"

This weekend we were on the road when suddenly I screamed, "HONEY!! STOP!! Go over there!"





What did I see but some vintage trains sitting out. Oh what an opportunity, not only do I love anything vintage, but something so unique.





So my loving husband turned the car around and I got out to claim my prize.

While I was shooting I saw a woman coming near me, so I almost sheepishly asked if it was ok that I was there taking pictures. She said, "OF COURSE, just be careful over here..." and pointed to a pile of pieced and parts.








A few minutes later her husband appeared and they both gave me some information about the cars that were there. I asked if it would be possible for me to go inside one to take some pictures, but the cars outside were locked. Instead he took me into a "garage" where some of their working cars were. It was pretty dark so getting good shots of the inside was a bit difficult but he was able to turn on a few lights so I could get some. (Click here to see the car I was in.)

The gentleman that helped me was a wealth of information, telling me everything from the history of the cars and the fact that they were indeed a working railroad, to how the trains work! I left so excited I can't WAIT to take our kids back on a ride this summer.





If you want to visit this train station too it is a great piece of history. The cars are all refurbished but kept "original".

Check out the website and if you are in the area go visit them. I can't wait until summer to go take a ride on history!

East Troy Electric Railroad



This brake gauge is still in working condition, whenever this car is in use.

Day 152 - Signs from Milwaukee

Photography has taken me to a lot of places, this week it took me to a ... rougher part of Milwaukee. You'd be amazed at all the photo opportunities!

This day I decided to focus on some signs that I thought were visually appealing.

Day 151 - Back to Wisconsin

One thing I love about my husband is his unconditional support. He often goes out of his way to learn more about my photography hobby, even more he is always thinking of some cool place to take me to take pictures.

This weekend was no different, he had told me before about the Milwaukee Art Museum, and this weekend he took me so that I could take my own pictures.

It really is a stunning piece of architecture/art.

Unfortunately, it was overcast and kind of gloomy but I still got decent pictures of both the museum and the shore.