Saturday, May 17, 2008

the "ADRIATICA"

This afternoon I took the girls out to lunch while Rachel attended a baby shower. After lunch, we explored a new place across the street from the McDonald's we ate at (always a healthy choice w/ dad) ... it appears to be a Croatian/ Mediterranean-inspired development complete w/ a hotel, shopping, living, etc. It was fun to photograph ... off from the future hotel was the beginnings of a small vineyard that the girls named "the secret garden" (3rd picture down).

About 30 minutes into our
self-guided tour (and blocks from our car) the girls decided they couldn't walk any further and that they needed their mom. The trip to ADRIATICA (McKinney, TX) was a little short-changed, but we'll be back--and next time it will be legal (we had to hop over a couple of fences to get in some parts). Enjoy.




The "secret garden", or the only "hill" in Texas, right off the freeway.

Kate is embracing her calling as my model ... either that or she's itching her legs from the grass we trail blazed.

10 comments:

Rebecca said...

What a cool place. Cute pics, esp that last one- Brian you really are so talented.

Jake and Emily Hutchings Family said...

wow! that place is beautiful...you could probably find a beautiful place to photograph even in brooks!

Jessica said...

cute pics.

Amanda said...

I love the picture of Kate striking a pose! Future model....

Emily B. said...

Wow, what a cool looking place. Where is that? Thanks for watching the girls so Rachel could come to my shower!

kateworthi said...

Seriously BEAUTIFUL! Hey Rachel, I wrote a reply to your comment on my blog - I know I should probably post it here, but check there. Sorry. But I decided to ask you here: what's this "DENTIST RICO SUAVE" blog that you're a member of? It sounds REALLY interesting...

jayna said...

Hey guys- what kind of camera do you have??

Brian said...

Hi Jayna ... we have a Nikon D80

Hannah Stayner said...

you are such an incredible photographer! I am jealous :) and you always go on such fun adventures!

The Allred Family said...

Sounds like a perfect place for a weekend getaway...or a prefect place to be deported!!