Day 266: The Duck Lady

On September 23, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn photography, street photography3 Comments

Jerod and I ventured outside with some old bread to feed the ducks yesterday, but this sweet little lady beat us to it. Clearly she feeds them on a regular basis, because they stuck to her like white on rice!

Day 265: Is It Fall Yet?

On September 22, 2011September 22, 2011 By LindyIn photography

In honor of the first day of fall this week, I broke out the Crock-Pot to make my hot chili recipe. I just love coming home to the smell of food and a prepared dinner!

A bowl of spicy chili on a fairly warm, almost fall day.

Day 264: A New Covet

On September 21, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Yesterday was my hubby’s birthday, so we both took the day off to enjoy a little relaxation time. I took him on a surprise tour of the Harley-Davidson factory. He has wanted a motorcycle for quite a while, but seeing all those Harleys has definitely upped his yearning. I keep joking that he can get one after we’ve gotten our [unborn] kids through college.

One of the many employee's Harley-Davidson motorcycles parked outside the factory.

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?