Day 263: Stop and smell the … vines?

On September 20, 2011 By LindyIn photography

It’s funny how when you stop to look, you can find something beautiful anywhere, even in an urban alleyway.

I noticed these delicate flowers and vines for the first time yesterday morning on my daily walk.

Days 260-262: Birthdays X’s Three

On September 19, 2011September 19, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Big surprise … we were on the go this weekend again. Friday evening we stopped by a tattoo parlor to get a price quote, because my husband and his brother are getting tattoos for their birthdays here in a few weeks. Saturday we drove down to Joplin, Mo. to see Jerod’s friend’s new baby girl, Tynlie, who was born that morning. After a short visit, we went to a bonfire at a family friend’s house in Southeast Kansas. Sunday we celebrated Jerod and Jacob’s birthdays with the family. (Did you know Jerod is a twin?) As usual, we were thoroughly entertained by his niece and nephew. After a long weekend we finally made it home by 10 p.m. Sunday evening, just in time for bed.

Artistic graffiti covers the outside of Freak's Tattoo parlor in North Kansas City.

Baby Tynlie, just a few hours after being born. They say she has her dad's ears.

Beth and Caleb, our niece and nephew, have a blast spinning in a computer chair. Kids are so easily entertained.

Days 257-259: Keep Austin Weird

On September 16, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn photography, travel

I traveled to Austin, Texas this week for work. I didn’t carry my camera with me everywhere, but I did manage to continue taking photos every day. We stayed right on the beautiful Lady Bird Lake. Had I hauled my DSLR camera with me on my morning run around the lake, I could have gotten lots of fabulous photos – from swarms of bats, to hundreds of runners, to a beautiful sunrise. I truly love the vibe of this city.

Congress Avenue Bridge at night. Thousands of bats live under this bridge and come out at dusk, but I was never around to see it.

This bike (the kind with a motor) was built for Lance Armstrong during the American Chopper TV show. It’s now displayed at the Livestrong Foundation, which we toured on Wednesday.

An early morning view of Lady Bird Lake, which is often occupied by rowers.

Day 256: Sunset Silhouette

On September 13, 2011February 17, 2012 By LindyIn photography, portraits

After playing around with my 50 mm lens yesterday evening, this was my favorite image of the night. I’ll be traveling for work the next few days, so I’ll post photos after I return.

My husband Jerod poses for a silhouette photo as the sun sets behind him.

Days 253-255: Ten Years Ago…

On September 12, 2011 By LindyIn photography

This weekend everyone was talking about where they were ten years ago during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. I was sitting in junior history class when we first heard the news. The school had just installed controversial TV’s in all the classrooms, and that day was probably the most important day to have them. We still went to all of our classes that day, but we mostly stared at the TV’s in awe and shock. It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years. My heart still goes out to all of those involved. Things have definitely changed over the last ten years.

Ten years ago, the Kansas City Power & Light District hadn’t been built. It has really changed the feel of downtown Kansas City.

Friday evening we enjoyed a Happy Hour at Maker's Mark at the P&L District.

Ten years ago, this child wasn’t alive. In fact, his parents probably weren’t even dating yet.

My cousin's toddler, Izac, plays basketball during a family get-together on Saturday. We had so much fun spending the day outside & catching up.

Ten years ago, the people at Platte Woods United Methodist probably had very different issues on their minds.

In honor of Sept. 11, my church, along with the Methodist churches across Missouri, participated in volunteer projects all weekend long. Our church packed 240,000(!) Numana meals for the 3 million starving people in Colombia, South America.

Day 252: Heavenly Skies

On September 9, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn architecture, photography

Unique, wispy clouds graced the skies yesterday afternoon above the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Kansas City.

The dome of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

Day 251: Perfect Day

On September 8, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Yesterday’s outdoor temps were perfect, so we opened up the doors and windows after work and sat outside to eat our grilled burgers and steamy corn on the cob. During dinner I casually mentioned that if we lived in Hawaii, we’d have weather like this everyday. Jerod replied that he would be perfectly fine with moving to Hawaii. Now if we could get all of our family and friends to move with us?

A steamy ear of corn, along with a burger and a baked potato, make for a perfect outdoor meal.

Day 250: Do Adults Know How to Follow Directions?

On September 7, 2011September 7, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Some days I have no idea what I’m going to take a picture of until stumble upon something perfect. Yesterday as I was checking the mail, I happened upon this ironic photo opportunity.

Clearly someone didn't notice the huge "NOTICE" sign, or else they decided to ignore it. Even adults don't follow directions.

Day 249: Lazy Day

On September 6, 2011 By LindyIn photography

I had a semi-relaxing Labor Day yesterday … or at least I didn’t have anything officially planned. After grocery shopping, grilling, and shopping at an outdoor mall, Jerod and I met my parents for the Kansas City Symphony’s Pops in the Park concert. Perfect temps and sunny skies made for a very beautiful and crowded concert. Beforehand kids got to experience the “instrument petting zoo” and try out a variety of musical instruments. After 13 years in band, I’ve never even played a bassoon!

A kid blows on the bassoon at the Pops in the Park "instrument petting zoo" on Labor Day.

Day 245-247: Laborious Days

On September 5, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn charity, photography

Jerod and I went on a mission trip this weekend to Camp Wilderness. We helped with a lot of different projects, ate way too much food, and experienced great fellowship with our church friends and their kids. I power washed until I was sore … and Jerod cut down a few trees … just to name a couple projects. We may have missed a lot of the Labor Day weekend festivities, but I feel like we couldn’t have been in a better place this weekend.