Day 270: Morning Commute

On September 27, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Another reason I like this time of year … I get to see the sunrise every morning on my way to work.

The sun rises behind the Broadway Bridge, just north of downtown Kansas City.

Day 269: Come Fly Away

On September 26, 2011September 26, 2011 By LindyIn photography2 Comments

I’m glidin’ in the beautiful sky, it’s such a clear day, oh
Go ridin’ in your sweet lullabies, come fly away, ay oh
I’m glidin’ in the beautiful sky, it’s such a clear day, oh
Go ridin’ in your sweet lullabies, come fly away

– “Come Fly Away” by Benny Benassi

As we left my friend Tekia's Southern Comfort Food Fest yesterday, this hot air balloon was taking off toward the sunset. Those of you who know T understand how perfectly this represents her.

Day 268: A trip to the zoo!

On September 25, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn nature, photography3 Comments

I have friends who are on a mission trip in Mozambique, Africa. When they first arrived a few days ago, they got to go on an African Safari where they saw all kinds of wild animals. As much as I’d love to be with them, this is the closest I’ll get for now – a trip to “Africa” and other part of the world at the Kansas City Zoo. Here are my top five favorite photos of the day. Which one is your favorite?

Two baboons look on at something with interest.

This bird, maybe some kind of parrot(?), nibbles at a clover.

Day 267: Ahh…Autumn

On September 24, 2011September 23, 2011 By LindyIn photography

My favorite season has finally arrived! (Ok Fall…could you just stick around for 6 months and bypass winter altogether?) The leaves are just barely starting to turn on this quite downtown Kansas City street.

A tree-lined street (Washington Street) in downtown Kansas City

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.