Day 313: From Nail Biting to Nail Painting

On November 10, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn photography, selfportrait

Now that our big move is over, I can finally de-stress. I’m really looking forward to this Saturday’s Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Hope Gala. I figured it was time to get rid of my blue toenail polish and replace it with a classier red. (If you want to attend, tickets are still available! The event is at Union Station and includes dinner, drinks, silent & live auction, raffle, and music – all for just $75.)

Taking a photo from this angle while painting your toenails is much more difficult that you might think.

Day 312: My Trek is Crying

On November 9, 2011 By LindyIn photography4 Comments

We’ve only been in our new place for a few days, so we haven’t found a good place to store our bikes yet. It makes me cringe to think that my beautiful bike spent the last two days outside in the rain. I need to clean and oil the chain and find a protected spot for it pronto!

My poor Trek road bike sits outside in the rain.

Days 307-311: The Start Of A New Chapter

On November 8, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Whew … I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The move to our new apartment is complete; now we just have to finish unpacking. Here are photos from the last several days throughout the move.

We signed the lease Thursday evening and did some thorough cleaning before moving in furniture.

Thanks to this moving truck and the help of Jerod's family, we were able to move everything in one trip on Friday.

We spent Saturday priming and cleaning our old apartment, thanks to the help of my sister and nephew. I love this scene - three people cleaning my bathroom. Notice we gave the toilet cleaning job to my 8-year-old nephew.

On Sunday we took our washer and dryer to my sister's place since our new apartment provides them. My nephew was a big help.

Aside from a new air filter, our old apartment sat empty on Monday.

Day 306: Counting Down the Hours

On November 3, 2011 By LindyIn photography

We’re now less than 24-hours away from moving. I cannot say I’m excited about the move, but I am excited to be finished! Our place is a wreck. I’ll be MIA for a few days until we get settled, but I’ll continue taking photos throughout the move.

This lightless, shadeless lamp is just one of our many possessions ready to be moved.

Day 305: Go Chiefs?

On November 2, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn architecture, night photography, photography

I may not be a huge football fan, but I am proud of the Kansas City Chiefs after their Monday Night Football win against the Chargers, ranking them first in the division. I think I got that right. I guess someone (or lots of someones) was even more excited than I was – this downtown building was lit up in Chiefs colors Tuesday morning.

Red and yellow lights shine atop a Kansas City building; maybe they’re Chiefs fans?

Day 302: A Fabulous Finale to Breast Cancer Awareness Month

On November 1, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn charity, photography2 Comments

Saturday morning was the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k walk in Kansas City, and I was honored to take photos at the event. This year we had 10,000 walkers and raised over $325,000 – a new record for KC! This event is so much more than a walk. You can also experience a photo booth, live band, and survivor speakers; and take home a survivor gift and information about Society services. I took about 300 photos – here are just a few of my favorites.

Ten thousand walkers partake in a warm-up stretch before the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

A beautiful elderly lady all decked out in pink. I wonder what her story is.

One of many determined walkers along the 5k route.

I saw lots of smiling faces at the event. Everyone seemed proud to be a part of Strides.

It took everything ounce of femininity from this guy to pose in all that pink at the photo booth.

Days 303-304: Tricks & Treats

On October 31, 2011 By LindyIn photography1 Comment

Since we don’t get trick-or-treaters at our apartment, we were happy to help out with Trunk or Treat at our church yesterday evening. I loved seeing all the creative costumes. And today our American Cancer Society office was transformed into the American Zombie Society for a Halloween luncheon. We ate brains (a potato bar) and learned all about how to survive a Zombie Apocalypse.

(FYI: Saturday’s photos will be posted in a day or two – I have about 250 photos from Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to sort through!)

Platte Woods United Methodist had hundreds of trick-or-treaters at their annual Trunk or Treat. This kid with his homemade R2-D2 costume, complete with blinking lights, was by far my favorite.

My coworker Cyndi gets her face painted like a zombie before our Halloween luncheon.

Day 301: All Hallow’s Eve Eve

On October 30, 2011 By LindyIn photography

I snapped this photo Friday evening of one of my favorite Halloween decorations. I think I like decorating for Halloween almost as much as Christmas! It’s too bad I had to pack up the decorations early since we’re moving on Friday.

Not all Halloween decorations have to be spooky.

Day 301: A Color Debate

On October 28, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn night photography, photography

This is the Broadway Bridge on the north side of downtown. I know the colored lights have been added this month to promote Breast Cancer Awareness month, but don’t you think they look more like Halloween lights?

This bridge in downtown Kansas City is lit with pink, or maybe orange(?), lights.

Day 300: A week full of surprises

On October 27, 2011October 27, 2011 By LindyIn photography

When we got home yesterday evening, we had package of homemade Halloween cookies waiting for us in the mailbox. And they were still in once piece! Thanks to my thoughtful family for including us when we couldn’t be there for the cookie decorating. Have I mentioned how much I love this time of year? 🙂