Thursday, February 26, 2009

Venice Carnival

My computer decided to work today so I thought I would share with you some pics from Carnival. We had a great time, ate lots of food and wore ourselves out! Carnival was totally different from what I expected. I was thinking it was going to be more like Mardi Gras, more young party-like atmosphere. It turned out to be more family oriented with lots of kids. There were so many people it got a little overwhelming but it was fun to see everyone dressed up and celebrating.

Good thing she fit :)


I had to share at least 1 classic shot. I took a ton but this post is about Carnival!

Scarlett got her face painted each day. She loved every second of it. I already know she's going to be begging me to wear make up at an early age, yikes...


Battling the crowds on the Rialto. Our stroller actually broke the first day, probably had something to do with all the dang stairs. Nothing a little tape couldn't fix!


Aww...

Momma needed a rest and the only place to sit required a purchase. Hot chocolate for 10 euros anyone?


The masses


Yah, we were feeling it


Question: Is it okay to dress your child as Hitler?? Scarlett didn't think so


Giant giraffes on stilts

Confetti everywhere


loving it

A few of the many people dressed up. Here are some of my favorites:




Time to go home

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

What a Ball

On Friday night we went to a Vienna Ball. It was quite an experience dressing up with some 4,000 other people and visiting rooms in the Hofburg Palace that are normally off limits to visitors.

Highlights of the Ball:
*Jared's costume tux rental
*Pretending to know how to Waltz
*Ice Cream at 11pm and then again at 1am
*Sharing the experience with friends
*Checking out all the beautiful dresses

Lowlights of the Ball:
*Being 6 months pregnant
*Feeling 6 months pregnant
*Looking 6 months pregnant
*Acting 6 months pregnant (I had my moments :)


The main ballroom - packed with people


Much needed rest for my feet. I was silly enough to wear heels


Check out Jared's tux :)

Thank You

I would like to thank everyone for voting in our poll. Especially everyone who voted for Lila :) It's just a better name, right?