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 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 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 253-255: Ten Years Ago…

On September 12, 2011 By LindyIn photography

This weekend everyone was talking about where they were ten years ago during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. I was sitting in junior history class when we first heard the news. The school had just installed controversial TV’s in all the classrooms, and that day was probably the most important day to have them. We still went to all of our classes that day, but we mostly stared at the TV’s in awe and shock. It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years. My heart still goes out to all of those involved. Things have definitely changed over the last ten years.

Ten years ago, the Kansas City Power & Light District hadn’t been built. It has really changed the feel of downtown Kansas City.

Friday evening we enjoyed a Happy Hour at Maker's Mark at the P&L District.

Ten years ago, this child wasn’t alive. In fact, his parents probably weren’t even dating yet.

My cousin's toddler, Izac, plays basketball during a family get-together on Saturday. We had so much fun spending the day outside & catching up.

Ten years ago, the people at Platte Woods United Methodist probably had very different issues on their minds.

In honor of Sept. 11, my church, along with the Methodist churches across Missouri, participated in volunteer projects all weekend long. Our church packed 240,000(!) Numana meals for the 3 million starving people in Colombia, South America.

Day 244: She may not be the President…

On September 2, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn night photography, photography, portraits

… but she’s still famous, at least for Kansas City! Last night we had the pleasure of watching Ida McBeth perform at the Zona Rosa Jazz on the Square concert series. Ida McBeth is a renowned performer at the Blue Room, and I can see why. She has such a strong, full voice, and she’s just full of spirit and energy! I couldn’t pick just one photo. Which is your favorite?

Ida McBeth performs at Zona Rosa Jazz on the Square, Sept. 1, 2011.

Ida McBeth and her band performs at Zona Rosa Jazz on the Square, Sept. 1, 2011.

By the way, I do have a friend who was lucky enough to photograph the president when he came to Joplin this spring after the tornado.

Day 241: Reflections

On August 30, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn architecture, photography

I love this time of year when it starts to cool off, especially when I get the chance to go outside during the work day. Jerod and I met for lunch at a downtown park yesterday, and this building was part of our view.

A building in downtown Kansas City, Mo. reflects the sky and nearby buildings.

Day 178: Rain, rain, go away

On June 28, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Yesterday morning started out with strong thunderstorms and eery-looking clouds, then the sun shone for just a bit, but then back to more clouds. I’m sure all this rain isn’t helping the nearby floods.