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Maui 2014 - Day Three

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Today started with a helicopter adventure that took us around Haleakala and Hana.  We had an amazing experience seeing the beauty and diversity of Maui.  Now I am off with Michael and Mario to Lahaina to see Ulalena.
Lisa Kentzell - Maui 2014 - Haleakala

Lisa Kentzell - Maui 2014 - Haleakala #2

Lisa Kentzell - Maui 2014 - Hana

Lisa Kentzell - Maui 2014 - Sea Cave

Lisa Kentzell - Maui 2014 - Waterfalls

Lisa Kentzell - Maui 2014 - Sea Cave #2


From Wailea to Hana

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Leo and I decided to extend our vacation and venture over to Hana for a couple of days.  We hiked to the Pools at Ohe'o (aka Seven Sacred Pools) and plan to sneak down to the Red Sand Beach today.  Here are a few of my pictures of Hana and I will post my iPhone photos of Ohe'o later.
Lisa Kentzell:  Maui 2014 - Hana 
Lisa Kentzell:  Maui 2014 - Hana 
Lisa Kentzell:  Maui 2014 - Hana 
Lisa Kentzell:  Maui 2014 - Hana 
Lisa Kentzell:  Maui 2014 - Hana 
Lisa Kentzell:  Maui 2014 - Hana 
Lisa Kentzell:  Maui 2014 - Hana
Lisa Kentzell:  Maui 2014 - Hana 

Lisa Kentzell:  Maui 2014 - Hana 

Lisa Kentzell:  Maui 2014 - Hana 

SF 49ers 2014 Season Tickets & New Stadium

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Last year the SF 49er office notified me that I had one day left to keep my 49er season tickets because the team was moving from Candlestick to Levi's Stadium and I had to cough up a license fee to keep my seats and the new stadium tickets were going to cost twice as much as the old stadium.  I almost gave up my tickets because the new stadium was further south and I like watching them on TV but nothing matches the energy of going to a game.  So I caved and signed the license agreement to keep my seats.

The 49ers have been my football team for 35 years and my loyalty does not waiver.  Over the summer there has been a tremendous amount of controversy surrounding several players on the team and it feels like they are playing for the Dallas Cowboys or the Oakland Raiders instead of the San Francisco 49ers.  I was heartbroken and disappointment with their behavior because I hold them to a higher standard.

Today I opened up a Fedex box to find my 2014 season tickets in a 49er equipment bag which was stuffed with goodies and I jumped up and down as the excitement rushed through me.

Now I am officially ready for football!  I expect the players to get their acts together and raise the bar back to a team with high standards, class and respect.

Go Niner!

Lisa Kentzell:  2014 SF 49ers Equipment Bag

Lisa Kentzell:  2014 SF 49ers Season Tickets

Lisa Kentzell:  2014 SF 49ers Goodies

Lisa Kentzell:  2014 SF 49ers Backpack




Testing the Nikon Coolpix P600

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Tonight we tested a new camera for "Before You Buy" and I captured Michael and Leo bouncing on our trampoline while Leo captured Michael and me bouncing on our trampoline and playing basketball. The picture quality is just ok and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who is really into photography but it will suffice for the casual user.

Leo Laporte:  Michael getting some serious air

Lisa Kentzell:  Michael bouncing Leo

Lisa Kentzell:  Michael's smile

Lisa Kentzell:  Michael reaching for the sky

Lisa Kentzell:  Michael practicing Karate

Lisa Kentzell:  Michael knocks Leo down

Lisa Kentzell:  Michael bouncing Leo

Lisa Kentzell:  Michael flying

Lisa Kentzell:  Michael reaching for the sky while Leo rests

Lisa Kentzell:  Michael laughing

Lisa Kentzell:  Leo bouncing

Leo Laporte:  Three generations

Leo Laporte:  Lisa shooting



London 2014

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We visited London for four full days of vacation and saw Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Hampton Court and St. Paul's.  We also attended the iTunes Festival and sampled the menu at our favorite restaurant Joel Robuchon.  Here are a few of my favorite pictures from our trip.

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Princess Di

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Buckingham Palace

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Buckingham Palace #2

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Big Ben

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Big Ben #2

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Changing of the Guards

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - The Poor Guard

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Carnival

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - London Eye Shadow

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - London Eye

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - London Eye #2

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Westminister Abbey

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - London

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - London #2

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Tower of London

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Tower of London #2

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Raven

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Guard

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Traitors Gate

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Hampton Court Goat

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - The Kiss

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Tapestry

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Hampton Court Garden

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Hampton Court Garden #2

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - London #3

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Parliament 

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Parliament #2

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Parliament #3

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Selfie

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - London Pano

Lisa Kentzell:  London 2014 - Financial District B&W

Gingerbread Houses by Michael and Aiden

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Tonight Michael and Aiden decorated their gingerbread houses and then posed for their photoshoot.

Lisa Kentzell: Watch carefully as Michael's hand is on the move

Lisa Kentzell: The unsuspecting Aiden has no idea that he's going to be punked

Lisa Kentzell: Michael reaches for victory and relishes the moment

Lisa Kentzell: Michael's faces says it all - victory!

Lisa Kentzell: Aiden confronts Michael about punking him

Lisa Kentzell: Now they take their serious picture

Lisa Kentzell: Aiden and Michael - still best friends

Lisa Kentzell: Their creations

Beach Day with Bridget and Michael

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Testing out my new Sony camera by taking Bridget and Michael to the beach for some exercise and fun.  Ozzy and Leo had a good time too.  Enjoy!

Lisa Kentzell:  Beach Day

Lisa Kentzell:  Beach Day

Lisa Kentzell:  Beach Day

Lisa Kentzell:  Beach Day

Lisa Kentzell:  Beach Day

Lisa Kentzell:  Beach Day

Lisa Kentzell:  Beach Day

Lisa Kentzell:  Beach Day

Lisa Kentzell:  Beach Day

Lisa Kentzell:  Beach Day

Lisa Kentzell:  Beach Day

Bath Time with Ozzy & Leo

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Ozzy was filthy after running around the beach on Friday and Léo decided to give him a bath.  Enjoy!
Lisa Kentzell:  Bath Time with Ozzy & Leo

Lisa Kentzell:  Bath Time with Ozzy & Leo


Leo & Lisa Laporte - Favorite Wedding Photos

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Eventually I will write about our special day and why we chose to elope but for now I am posting a few, unedited pictures from our wedding.  Our photographer, Richard Wood, did an amazing job taking our pictures.  If you decide to sneak away and elope then I highly recommend booking Calistoga Ranch for your venue and Richard Wood for your photographer.
Richard Wood:  Photos Before our Vows

Richard Wood:  Vineyard Photos

Richard Wood:  Vineyard Photos

Richard Wood:  Vineyard Photos

Richard Wood:  Bridge Photos

Richard Wood:  Bridge Photos

Richard Wood:  First Kiss as Husband and Wife

Richard Wood:  Mr. and Mrs. Laporte

Leo & Lisa Laporte - All of Our Favorite Wedding Photos

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We decided to post all of our favorite wedding pictures from our big day.  This was the best birthday present ever.  Enjoy!

Richard Wood Photography:  First Look

Richard Wood Photography: Rubbing Léo's Head for Good Luck

Richard Wood Photography: Wedding Bliss

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. Lisa Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. & Mrs. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. & Mrs. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Cover Your Eyes

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. & Mrs. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Taking a Stroll

Richard Wood Photography: Taking a Stroll

Richard Wood Photography: Taking a Stroll

Richard Wood Photography: Taking a Stroll

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. & Mrs. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. & Mrs. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. Lisa Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte (our serious look)

Richard Wood Photography: Cover Your Eyes (again)

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Cover Your Eyes (again)

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. Lisa Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. Lisa Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Léo's Rubbing my Head for Good Luck

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. Lisa Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. & Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Our Ceremony

Richard Wood Photography:  Mr. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mrs. Lisa Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Our Wedding Vows

Richard Wood Photography: Our Wedding Vows

Richard Wood Photography: Our Wedding Vows

Richard Wood Photography: Our Wedding Vows

Richard Wood Photography: Our Wedding Vows

Richard Wood Photography: Our Wedding Vows

Richard Wood Photography: Our Wedding Vows

Richard Wood Photography: We Did It!

Richard Wood Photography: Our First Kiss as Husband and Wife

Richard Wood Photography: Father Peadar Daulton Married Us

Richard Wood Photography: Father Peadar Daulton Married Us

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. & Mrs. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. & Mrs. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. & Mrs. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. & Mrs. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. & Mrs. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Mr. & Mrs. Léo Laporte

Richard Wood Photography: Yes We Had Cake!

Richard Wood Photography: Yes We Had Cake!

Richard Wood Photography: Léo Was Nice to Me

Richard Wood Photography: And Yes I Was Nice to Lêo

Richard Wood Photography: A Toast

Richard Wood Photography: And Kisses

Richard Wood Photography: A Toast to Our Future

SF Spring Break 2015

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I thought Michael outgrew the Rainforest Cafe & Ripley's Believe It or Not scene but he still loves it and we had fun visiting both places on spring break.  Enjoy!

Lisa Laporte:  SF Spring Break 2015

Lisa Laporte:  SF Spring Break 2015 - Michael is chilling with the gorilla

Lisa Laporte:  SF Spring Break 2015

Lisa Laporte:  SF Spring Break 2015

Lisa Laporte:  SF Spring Break 2015

Lisa Laporte:  SF Spring Break 2015 - Michael thinks this is cool

Lisa Laporte:  SF Spring Break 2015 - Michael discovers the vampire next to him

Lisa Laporte:  SF Spring Break 2015 - Michael is skeptical about the vampire

Lisa Laporte:  SF Spring Break 2015

TWiT Fun in SF

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Today was the day that TWiT hosts had some time off to let their hair down and ride segways.  Looking forward to more Segway fun tomorrow.

Lisa Laporte: Chief TWiT Seriously Riding a Segway 

Lisa Laporte:  Father Robert and Bryan - "What are you looking at?"

Lisa Laporte: Jason Howell meets Titanic

Lisa Laporte: Father Robert Geeks Out With a Go Pro
Lisa Laporte: Ms. Megan - Simply Gorgeous!


Michael in SF - Spring Break 2015

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We had a lot of fun riding segways, cruising the bay, and playing tourist in SF.  It's hard to believe that Michael is almost as tall as me and has a little bit of my attitude.  He'll do well when he becomes an adult.

Lisa Laporte:  Michael - SF 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Michael - SF 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Michael - SF 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Michael - SF 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Michael - SF 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Michael - SF 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Michael - SF 2015

Michael Graduates from 6th Grade and Mario Graduates High School

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My boys have reached milestones in their lives and in 2015 my son graduated from 6th grade and my nephew (my other boy) graduated from high school.  Time flies!  I remember when I used to carry my nephew Mario around in Costco when he was 9 months old and everyone thought he was my son because he has my dark eyes.  The irony is my son has my sister's hazel eyes and my nephew has my brown eyes.  Either way I have called them both my boys and they have turned into amazing, young men.

Lisa Laporte: Morgen, Aiden, Michael & Aiden

Lisa Laporte: Morgen, Aiden, Michael & Aiden


Lisa Laporte: Morgen, Aiden, Michael & Aiden

Lisa Laporte: Morgen, Aiden, Michael & Aiden

Lisa Laporte:  Michael & Poppy
Lisa Laporte:  Michael & Poppy

Lisa Laporte:  Michael
Lisa Laporte:  Michael & Blue Tongue
Lisa Laporte:  Michael & Mario

Lisa Laporte:  Michael & Mario

Lisa Laporte:  Michael & Mario

Lisa Laporte:  Mario

Lisa Laporte:  Joe, Mario & Debi

Lisa Laporte:  Mario & Debi

Lisa Laporte:  Mario & Lisa

Lisa Laporte:  Mario & Joe

Lisa Laporte:  Mario & Austin
Lisa Laporte:  Mario & Austin

Zach & Amanda from Joby Labs Shoot Leo and Me for The New Screen Savers

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I fell in love with fire as a child and still enjoy everything around it from candles to steel wool photography.  Check out Zach and Amanda and their project at JOBY Labs: Steel Wool Photography

Here are the pictures that Zach took of us and I still smile when I see them.

Leo

Leo and Lisa

Leo and Lisa

Lisa


Cologne, Germany 2015

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Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

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Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

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Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

Lisa Laporte:  Cologne

Rudesheim, Germany 2015

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Today we took a gondola ride to see the statue at the top of Rudesheim that represents Germany and is placed in Rudesheim because its the center of the Rhine.

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Lisa Laporte:  Rudesheim

Heidelberg, Germany 2015

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Today was hot and over 95 degrees!  I melted but learned that this German castle was destroyed by the Louis the XIV of France, even though the King Germany surrendered, because he wanted to - ego at its worst.  The city is the only German city that wasn't devastated by World War II.

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Heidelberg, Germany 2015


Miltenberg, Germany 2015

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Today was my lazy day as I stayed up late to enjoy the sunset at 10 pm and didn't go to bed until midnight.  Leo woke up early and took off to do the walking tour and bike ride.  I took my time and enjoyed a nice hike in the afternoon to explore Miltenberg.

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Miltenberg, Germany 2015

Wurzberg, Germany 2015

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Today we explored the Wurzburger Residenz, which is a 300 room palace built for the Bishop of Wurzberger, which was devastated in World War II.  Only 10% of the town and palace survived World War II and our German guide said the British bombed Wurzburger at the end of the war for absolutely no reason except they were following orders to bomb all cities over 100K in population.  The reality was the British bombed Wurzburger three weeks before they invaded it because the Germans were refusing to give up and since I am an American of Jewish heritage, I had absolutely zero sympathy for this bombing, we didn't start this war and took every means to finish it.  My ancestors on my fathers side where German/Jewish and I know I lost relatives during World War II and thank God every day that I am an American.  I do love the art, the Germans have an eccentric, strange sense of humor and taste in art, but I love the passion I captured in my pictures.

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

Lisa Laporte:  Wurzberg, Germany 2015

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