Pink Stork Logo

Upon request, I made a few logos for a friend's start up. It was according to what she asked for, and she wasvery specific. So here they are. The first two are my personal favorites, and the last one is the one the person actually chose. There are about five more, but I didn't particularly like them.

Bergen County Zoo

We made the trip to this zoo mostly because of it's close proximity to our dentist's office.  I wasn't expecting much from this trip. I was very pleasantly surprised. It is such a lovely place to visit!  The zoo was not big, but had plenty to see. It was clean, neat and the animals looked happy. There is also quite a diversity of animals. The zoo had plenty of shade, which is important on a hot day. Right outside the zoo there was a huge playground.  They have a train, a carousel, and pony rides (my boys aren't much into those, they like the animals the most), they also have a butterfly pavilion, which I loved.  My kids are pretty jaded when it comes to places that we visit, and even they agreed that Bergen County Zoo was a great place.  It's been a while since we've gone there, and I have had requests for a return visit on multiple occasions!  And the price was good too, it's only $8.00 for adult and $5.00 for the kid, half of that if you're a Bergen County Resident.

Here is their website with all the information: http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/bcparks/zoo.aspx

Here are a few photos from our trip:

 

 

The Castle of Doylestown

A friend recommended this place and we were so lucky to be able to go there. This playground is an amazing eight story castle, with twists, turns, tunnels, windows and the longest winding slide ever. The structure is immense and the photo doesn't do it justice. You really have to be there to believe how big it is. You can get lost in the maze inside the casle. The boys went in together, and I went in after them. I didn't even see them in there. The slide is great! On a beautiful summerry day this was perfect. Oh, and it was free. :) 

The castle is located in Doylestown, PA.  However, right at this moment it is under constructions.  They are cleaning, rebuilding and making the playing space even bigger.  Here is the website for the township.  It has updated information on when this place will be open to public again, and on the stages of rebuilding.  Plus, some interesting info on how this playground came to be! 
http://www.doylestownrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=12833

It is a gem, and I highly recommend visiting it, once it is fixed, of course!

Playing with scissors

 

Research shows that our brains and bodies need a vacation here and there.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200305/why-your-brain-needs-break

 

A break to recharge. Here is what happens when my brain takes a siesta: my hands start playing with scissors, needles and matches, and make things like this:

Rachel

Dragons