This is one of the pretty plants from my grandpa’s funeral; it has found a new home in my office. Since my cat can’t eat it at work, I have no excuses for not keeping it alive!
1/125 sec., F5.6, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (38 mm), no flash fired
Days 51-52: Until we meet again
Here are a few photos from Grandpa’s visitation last night and his graveside service today. Jerod’s comment today really put everything into perspective. “He is up in heaven right now bragging to all the Saints that he personally knows God.” If you know Grandpa, you know how true that statement is.
Day 50: All work and no play
Jerod spends most of his free time doing homework for his Master’s classes at Rockhurst. He spent all day yesterday working on a critical analysis paper.
1/60 sec., F 8.0, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (24 mm), external flash fired
Day 49: Shooting geese
Yesterday was another reminder of Grandpa with all the geese passing through Missouri. He liked to shoot them with his gun; I like to shoot them with my camera.
1/2000 sec., F5.6, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (55 mm), no flash fired
Day 48: A beautiful life
I wanted to share this photo today, of my Grandpa and Grandma in the 1940’s shortly after they were married. Grandpa was a WWII veteran who courageously drove a tank and lived to tell about it. They were a beautiful couple, don’t you think? The time I spent with my grandpa and grandma growing up helped shape me in to who I am today, and I will always cherish those memories.
Here is the photo I took today on top of the downtown Kansas City library. It was sure gorgeous outside for February 17!
Nikon Coolpix S52, F3.3, ISO 100
63 mm focal length, no flash fired
Day 47: A dreary day
Yesterday was difficult; my grandpa passed away. We spent the day with him at the hospice house as he slowly passed on. He was such a strong man – he truly held on to life on Earth until he couldn’t fight anymore. The hardest part was seeing my grandma grieve. They had been married 65 years, and it was always clear they were still in love. I took two photos that I feel symbolize the day. The first: a dreary, foggy, morning, symbolizing the sadness we all felt. The second: my mom and dad walking around a maze at the hospice house gardens. I think this photo symbolizes hope, light, and moving forward with all the happy memories we shared.
1/180 sec., F4.5, ISO 400
18-55 mm lens (35 mm), no flash fired
1/750 sec., F?, ISO 400
300 mm zoom lens, no flash fired
Day 46: The Masterpiece
You may recall that a couple weeks ago we went to Potwin Pottery. This is the beautiful cross Jerod painted freehand. What a great addition to our bedroom!
1/8 sec., F5.6, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (55 mm)
Day 45: A Simple Love
Sometimes the simple things in life are the best. Like a Valentine’s Day evening spent at home with handmade cards and thoughtful gifts; a home-cooked meal; a great episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition; and most importantly, a wonderful husband!
1/60 sec., F8.0, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (26 mm), external flash fired
Days 42-44: Faces of life
This weekend was busy, so I didn’t get a chance to post photos until today. Jerod and I went out to eat and to a Maverick’s hockey game with friends and family Friday night. On Saturday, we hung out with my family and attended a Fountain City Brass Band concert. If you like music at all, you would love them – they’re absolutely incredible musicians. They have a concert about four times a year at Mid America Nazarene. On Sunday we visited my grandpa in the hospice house and attended my cousins’ 2nd birthday party – complete with a bounce house!
Face off
Horns to the face
Baby face
Day 41: Welcome!
My cousin Shawn and his wife Angela had their baby boy yesterday, Feb. 10. Ironically his twin cousins have the same birthday! I waited until the end of the day to post this, because I wanted to make sure Angela had the first opportunity to post a photo of him. I have to admit, I’ve been dying to show him off. Welcome to the world, Blake!
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