Missouri Botanical Garden

On June 23, 2015June 23, 2015 By LindyIn photography, travel

After a couple of posts of portrait sessions I did this weekend, I’m back to sharing photos from our St. Louis weekend getaway. I had a hard time not publishing all of my photos from the Missouri Botanical Garden. It’s such a beautiful place! We got there an hour and a half before it closed, which wasn’t nearly enough time. But we enjoyed trekking our way around the grounds and looking at the Chinese Lantern Festival displays, which would have been even more gorgeous if we’d had time to visit at night.

St. Louis Vacation | Gateway Arch

On June 19, 2015June 19, 2015 By LindyIn b&w, photography, travel

My husband, Lil’ Miss K, and I took a short weekend getaway to St. Louis last weekend. Lil’ Miss K had a great time exploring the Gateway Arch, Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis Zoo, and World Bird Sanctuary. She got a bit tired and grumpy on our last day, but overall she was a great traveler. She isn’t one to sleep in our arms or in a stroller anymore, so she was go-go-go the entire time!

Here are a few photos of the arch. The first two give you a perspective of what it looks like inside, and the second two are two photos I tried to shoot at a non-cliche angle. More photos to come once I have time to sort through them.

Those Crazy People in Rocky Mountain National Park

On August 20, 2014August 20, 2014 By LindyIn baby, nature, photography, travel

This is the third and final installment of photos from our Rocky Mountain National Park vacation. This is the one my friends will enjoy the most, and my fellow bloggers could care less about.

Check out my wildlife photos, or take a peak at my scenery shots.

8-20_IMG_0659 — Feeding the chipmunks in Estes Park

8-20_IMG_0669 — Brandi, Lil’ W, and Bobby at Bear Lake

8-20_IMG_0731 — Baby K looks thrilled, doesn’t she?

8-20_IMG_104 — Taking a break on our six-mile Ouzel Falls hike

8-20_IMG_0761 — Baby K having a good time with Daddy at our lunch stop

8-20_IMG_0787 — The obligatory “thumbs up” photo before a hike

8-20_IMG_0903 — Enjoying the serene Gem Lake

8-20_IMG_1142 — My family near Copeland Falls

Rocky Mountain Wildlife

On August 19, 2014August 19, 2014 By LindyIn nature, photography, travel

On our trip to Rocky Mountain National Park a few weeks ago, we saw an amazing number of wildlife. The elk were everywhere, and the chipmunks were so cute and tame! I’ve wanted to see a moose for some time now, so when we ran into a group of pedestrians with cameras alongside the road, I was ecstatic to see a moose grazing in a field. We encountered a few mule deer, a snowshoe hare, and squirrels, too.

Check out yesterday’s post: Scenes from Rocky Mountain National Park.

Scenes from Rocky Mountain National Park

On August 18, 2014 By LindyIn nature, photography, travel

We visited Rocky Mountain National Park a few weeks ago, but I just finished editing photos today. I can’t fit my favorites into one blog post, so I’m splitting it into three. I’ve skied in Colorado many times, but this is the first time in my adult life that I’ve visited in the summer. I was blown away by how pretty it is. This is a place I could never tire of.

Photos of the Day: Girls Weekend

On January 21, 2014January 21, 2014 By LindyIn photography, travel2 Comments

I just returned from a fabulous three-day girls weekend trip with some of my best friends! Here are a few photos to recap the trip.

Lodges at Table Rock Lake – the 6-bedroom house we stayed at in Branson, Missouri.

I was sad to miss out on the tasting part of the Stone Hill Winery tour, but I guess it was for a good cause. 😉

We had lots of time to relax, do our nails, play games, and watch movies. Can’t get better than that!

Celebrating Mandy’s birthday with brownies and ice cream. She’s so photogenic – even when she’s in the middle of blowing out candles.

I might have caught not one, but two huge rolls from Lambert’s Cafe – Home of the Throwed Rolls. (Thanks for snapping the photo, Mandy.)

Photo of the Day: Stand Out Beauty

On October 19, 2013October 17, 2013 By LindyIn nature, photography, travel2 Comments

Here’s one final photo from our 2008 North Carolina vacation. Sometimes I am still amazed by the beautiful spot we got engaged (the top of Mt. Craig).

North Carolina Photo(s) #1
North Carolina Photo #2
North Carolina Photo #3

Photo of the Day: The Perfect Path

On October 18, 2013October 17, 2013 By LindyIn nature, photography, travel2 Comments

My husband and I had the best time exploring Moses H. Cone Memorial Park on our fall engagement vacation a few years ago. It was the day after we got engaged, and I was in heaven – with both the gorgeous views and anticipation for what the future held.

North Carolina Photo(s) #1
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Photo of the Day: Fiery Fall Foliage

On October 17, 2013October 17, 2013 By LindyIn nature, photography, travel

Some of the most brilliant autumn leaves I’ve ever seen were on our trip to North Carolina in 2008.

(See why I’m posting a photo from five years ago.)

Photo of the Day: How Time Flies

On October 16, 2013October 17, 2013 By LindyIn nature, photography, selfportrait, travel4 Comments

Five years ago, my boyfriend (now husband) and I traveled to North Carolina. I was excited for the beautiful fall colors along Blue Ridge Parkway and in the Great Smoky Mountains, gorgeous waterfalls, and quaint southern towns. I got all of that and more – most importantly, a gorgeous “rock.” Jerod proposed to me on top of Mt. Craig (the second tallest peak east of the Mississippi, since the tallest peak – seen below – was closed for construction). Five years seems like such a long time, because it feels like he’s always been a part of my life, yet five years has flown by. I know five years is just the beginning of our journey, but it’s been a great ride so far!