Hummingbirds

Humming birds are very common around here.  I found this nest in the neighborhood.  These eggs are so small.  I had to take the picture quick because Mama bird came home and was not happy to find me near her babies.

Bike Rentals

Mineral Water

Apparently at one point in time, Carlsbad was famous for it's mineral water.  The man who discovered the source of the mineral water is also one of the founder's of the City of Carlsbad.  Who knew?  I didn't.  Until I saw this statue just a few blocks from the main downtown area.  His name is John A. Frazier.  The mineral water source has been re-opened and you can get your fill here.  I'll have to try this out some day.

View for Sale

Another neighborhood in Carlsbad with amazing views.  This lot is for sale if anyone is in the market.

Intersection

El Camino and La Costa - facing East.

Cutie

A cute little girl waiting for her sister at the gymnastics center.

Hiking

This is a great time to hike around Carlsbad.  The weather is beautiful, there is actually green grass to be found and best of all...the snakes are still sleeping.  At least for a few more weeks I hope.  Green hills + blue skies = happiness.  This picture is from some trails at the end of Camino Junipero.

Sunrise

Sometimes when you have two kids nights don't go as planned and you find yourself awake at two in the morning and then again at three and then four.  By 4:30, I just got up and started my day.  Here is a picture in the neighborhood at sunrise.

Jaguar

Another picture from the zoo.  The weather is still amazing.  76 degrees in January.  This is the San Diego I remember!

View from the zoo

Wow.  I really dropped the ball in 2011.  House guests and a dead computer are my excuses.  The sun is finally shining again so we had to make the most of it with a trip to the San Diego Zoo.  Here is a view of downtown from the Skyfari.

Discovery

Movies

Last night I went to the movies with a friend.  We saw Black Swan.  Whoa.  Intense and dark.  But I liked it and Natalie Portman was amazing.

Menu

Is it just me or does it seem strange to post your menu on your dumpster gate?  Sure, it may get viewed by a lot of foot traffic but I dunno...seems like it is sending some sort of message.

Pay phone

Wow.  I have not seen a pay phone for a long time. I wonder if it even works.  The last time I had to use one it was out of order and left me feeling like I needed a shower.  I did not touch this one but good to know just in case I am ever stranded next to the liquor store in downtown Carlsbad.