Month: April 2012

Project 52 Week 17: Something Blue

On By LindyIn friends, photography, portraits

This weekend we had the pleasure of attending the wedding of my elementary school best friend. She was a beautiful bride, and the intimate ceremony and low-key reception fit her personality perfectly. Even better – I adore her new husband – how he looks at her, treats her, and makes her laugh. It was great catching up with old friends, too.

Jennifer and Brian exchange rings at their Kansas wedding on April 28.

Project 52 Week 16: Bringing the Ocean to Missouri

On By LindyIn nature, photography4 Comments

I was beyond excited when the SEALife Aquarium opened in Kansas City just a few weeks ago. Considering I live in almost the most landlocked city in the United States, this was a big deal. So visiting it this weekend was a great way to celebrate my birthday with family. (A friend of mine just took her one-year-old daughter to the aquarium for her birthday, too. I wonder what having the same birthday party as a one-year-old says about me?) I had a great time taking photos, but as usual, I couldn’t narrow it down to just one. Do you have a favorite?

A giant sting ray swims amongst many other sea creatures in SEALife Aquarium's biggest tank.
My sister and nephew are silhouetted against a glass tank.
My favorite fish in the entire aquarium was this little Picasso Triggerfish. (Or in Hawaiian, it's called the humuhumunukunukuapuaa fish.)

Take Your DOG To Work Day?

On By LindyIn charity, photography

You read it right – my office hosted Take Your Dog To Work Day on Friday. We had about fifteen dogs in the office, and for a couple of hours they were all in one room for some festivities. It sounds like complete chaos, but the dogs were on their best behavior at all times. Why did we host Take Your Dog To Work Day? I’m so glad you asked. Our staff wanted to promote a fairly new American Cancer Society event called Bark For Life, which is basically a Relay For Life for dogs. There will be two Bark For Life events in Kansas City this April/May. If you have a dog, you should look to see if there’s a Bark For Life in your area!

One of the many cute participants of Take Your Dog To Work Day at the American Cancer Society.
Brandy was one of the best-behaved dogs, as she stayed in her owner’s cubicle all day!
This is Ozzie, named after a St. Louis Cardinals player.
This dog should have won a ‘cutest face’ contest!
Many dogs hung out at the American Cancer Society office all day.

Project 52 Weeks 14-15: Easter Extravaganza

On By LindyIn photography2 Comments

I told myself I would only post ONE photo per week for my Project 52 this year. But I just can’t help it. We were so busy spending time with my family and my in-laws, that I want to share a piece of that with you. So here’s a glimpse of our very busy Easter weekend. Which photo is your favorite?

As I was packing for the weekend, my cat Esme climbed into my drawer and made herself comfortable on top of my sports bras.
Mom broke out the china dishes for Easter this year ... and got creative with the food.
We looked at some old slides from a trip my mom took when she was about 12 years old. We're taking the same trip this summer. Can you tell where this is?
More nostalgia ... my nephew plays with some antique box cars.
Everyone congregates near the fire to keep warm at the Dennis United Methodist Easter Sunrise Service.
The sun begins to rise behind the grills at the Easter Sunrise Service.
My husband's family helps cook up some eggs, bacon, and toast at the Easter Sunrise Service.