Day 328: Seven Days of Thankfulness (Day 4)

In addition to my family and my job, I’m thankful for where I live. I love Kansas City – it’s not too big, not too small; most of my friends and family live nearby; and we have some great holiday traditions. The Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony tradition began 81 years ago. Believe it or not, this was the first year I’ve seen it. And with such warm weather, it had to be one of the best years!

Fireworks light up the sky at the Plaza Lighting Ceremony in Kansas City.

Day 327: Seven Days of Thankfulness (Day 3)

On November 24, 2011 By LindyIn photography

I am thankful for my employer. Not only am I grateful to have a job, but I’m lucky to work for such a great organization. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to saving lives – what could be better than that?

Our American Cancer Society first floor hallway is adorned with a timeline of logos since its 1913 inception.

Day 326: Seven Days of Thankfulness (Day 2)

On November 23, 2011November 23, 2011 By LindyIn photography

I am so grateful for my little immediate family: my husband and my cat. My cat Esme is sweet, loving, and playful. My husband Jerod is sweet, loving, and playful too … and so much more. He forgives me every time I mess up, and he loves me even when I may not deserve it. I’m a lucky lady.

Esme rests on my husband's lap, eager for some love and attention.

Day 325: Seven Days of Thankfulness (Day 1)

On November 22, 2011November 22, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Day 1: I am thankful for my parents. Yesterday they returned from a three-week China tour. Aside from two very brief conversations, I had no contact with them, which that was more difficult than I expected. It made me realize how grateful I am for their honesty, advice, help, and unconditional love. I’m so lucky to have two great parents, and I’m very grateful they made it home safely.

As Mom and I were catching up, Dad was busily collecting luggage after their return from China.

Day 324: Insomnia

On November 21, 2011 By LindyIn photography

We really like our new place. The only downfall: raccoons in our attic. All the scratching, running, jumping, chewing, wrestling, and chattering keeps me up at night. On Sunday maintenance caught this guy in a live trap in our attic. (Can you keep a secret? I was in tears when I heard him trying desperately to get out of the trap for hours on end.) Poor guy … I wish they’d just fix the roof so we don’t have this problem all winter.

P.S. Since this is Thanksgiving week, I’m going to post 7 Day of Thankfulness, beginning with Monday’s photo tomorrow.

Our cute but unwanted house guest, the raccoon.

Day 323: Fall Family Portraits

On November 21, 2011 By LindyIn family, photography, portraits

I had a great time shooting family portraits Saturday morning. The family joked around, laughed constantly, and willingly tried some of my goofy portrait ideas. I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did!

Day 322: It’s the Season of Food

On November 19, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Yesterday we had a big Thanksgiving lunch at work. Dessert is sometimes the best (and prettiest) part of the meal. One meal down, three to go. I’d better break out the stretchy pants.

Chocolate covered delicacies from our work lunch.

Days 320-321: A Wintery Mix

On November 17, 2011November 17, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Here are my photos from yesterday and today; they both remind me of cold temps – both inside and out.

Whenever I see berry bushes like these, it reminds me that winter is just around the corner. (Especially when the temperature dropped about 30 degrees yesterday.)

Today we went to lunch at Sno & Company, a new frozen cocktail/light lunch place that just opened up a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately we couldn't try the cocktails on our lunch break, but we got to sample some delicious food from our good friend Chef T! The atmosphere is so great - I can't wait to go back.

Day 319: Squirrely Squirrel

On November 16, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn nature, photography2 Comments

For some odd reason, I’ve been wanting to capture a photo of a squirrel for months. I’m not sure why; maybe it’s just the thrill of photographing something that’s so fast and sneaky. On a walk yesterday, I finally caught my break!

This squirrel paused just long enough for me to snap a picture of him.

Day 318: Salute!

On November 15, 2011November 15, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Thanks to the Night of Hope silent auction, we came home with three wine bottles and two wine glasses to complete our wine rack. You would think we were wine connoisseurs. We definitely are not, but we can appreciate a good glass of vino every once in a while. Salute!