My youngest son went capming this past weekend. While the adults slept in tents ...
... the scouts slept in cabins!
Have you experienced winter camping?
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
Monday, January 27, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Aloha to Vintage Photos from Pearl Harbor
I unpacked a box today and found vintage photos from Pearl Harbor.
I don't know the date of the photos but the fashions suggest the fifties ... maybe sixties
The girl scouts enjoy cotton candy!
The Boy Scouts march in a parade!
The bugler plays Taps ...
... and the scouts honor those buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, aka Punchbowl, above and below.
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!
I share random photos of our weekend blizzard ....
... the snow is always beautiful on a sunny day with blue skies!
I was lucky to catch the deer in the woods!
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Aloha to the Little Patuxent River - Winterscape
I previously posted pictures of the Savage Mill Trail along the Little Patuxent River in the fall (link). Over the weekend, my son and I walked along the opposite bank to soak up the winterscape.
Other hikers created art from nature!
After living in Hawaii, I am drawn to the water.
Other families enjoyed the mild weather. Nearby is the Savage Mill Manor, built in 1844. It is now open for special catered events.
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
Monday, December 30, 2013
Aloha to Montpelier Mansion (part 2)
A fine example of Georgian architecture popular in Maryland in the late 1700's, Montpelier Mansion sits on approximately 70 acres of beautiful parkland. Architectural and building construction details, as well as historical research, suggest that the house was constructed between 1781 and 1785. Major Thomas Snowden and his wife Anne, original owners of Montpelier Mansion, welcomed many distinguished guests into their home, including George Washington and Abigail Adams.
I found the upstairs connection to the secret passageway!
This bed, too, looks so comfy!
The top hat caught my eye ...
... as did the holiday decorations in the hallway!
Given Major Snowden served in the Revolutionary War, the fife and drum accented his house!
The children's room was also decorated on the mantel ...
... while the homemade doll enjoyed the warmth of the fire!
Across the hall, we found a rope-turned trundle bed.
Downstairs, I spied a dollhouse built into a cupboard ...
... and cats in the kitchen!
Outside, the Osage orange tree frames the summer house in the distance.
The cook relied upon the spices grown in the herb garden. Montpelier Mansion is one of many historic homes maintained by the Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreations (link). I look forward to exploring (and sharing) the other sites!
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
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| From my not-so-historic neighborhood |
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Aloha to the Montpelier Mansion (part 1)
Major Thomas Snowden served in the Revolutionary War. He built Montpelier Mansion near the Patuxent River in present day Laurel, Maryland. From its website (link),
A fine example of Georgian architecture popular in Maryland in the late 1700's, Montpelier Mansion sits on approximately 70 acres of beautiful parkland. Architectural and building construction details, as well as historical research, suggest that the house was constructed between 1781 and 1785. Major Thomas Snowden and his wife Anne, original owners of Montpelier Mansion, welcomed many distinguished guests into their home, including George Washington and Abigail Adams.
Notice the bronze plaque to the right of the door ... Montpelier Mansion is listed as a National Historic Landmark.
We entered through the kitchen, purchased our tickets, and wandered through the "hyphen" - the small galley that connected the dining wing to the living quarters of the house.
The staff pay homage to the nearby historic Laurel Park racetrack.
Who wouldn't love this high-and-comfy canopy bed?!?!
Notice the secret compartment with the servants' stairs.
The grand hall was decorated with cheer ...
... with timeless charm.
How did you spend Boxing Day?
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Aloha to the Maryland Science Center and Baltimore Inner Harbor
Last week, I chaperoned the 7th grade visit to the Maryland Science Center (link).
MSC offered an interactive display about the earth's evolution ... and a few dinosaurs!
We sat outside for lunch ...
... overlooking Baltimore's Inner Harbor!
After lunch, the staff brought out the ACME Chicken Flinger ...
... to demonstrate catapults!
It was entertaining!
Have you visited a science center?
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
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| The Inner Harbor is also home to the National Aquarium (link) |
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