Day 251: Perfect Day

Yesterday’s outdoor temps were perfect, so we opened up the doors and windows after work and sat outside to eat our grilled burgers and steamy corn on the cob. During dinner I casually mentioned that if we lived in Hawaii, we’d have weather like this everyday. Jerod replied that he would be perfectly fine with moving to Hawaii. Now if we could get all of our family and friends to move with us?

A steamy ear of corn, along with a burger and a baked potato, make for a perfect outdoor meal.

Day 222: A perfect morning

As far as weather goes, yesterday couldn’t have been any more perfect. It started off with a gorgeous sunrise, followed by a sunny day in the low 80s. That’s what I call perfection!

The sun begins to rise beyond the clouds, creating a beautiful morning hue.

Day 221: Storm Damage

Here in the Midwest, we’re finally getting some relief from about a month of 90-100+ degree temps. With the lower temperatures, naturally, comes storms. Unfortunately damage was done to some homes in the area, but our apartment complex didn’t suffer any damage besides this fallen tree.

One of many fallen trees after damaging storms blew through Kansas City Sunday afternoon.

Day 193: The Pounding Rain

Last night we had really strong thunderstorms. I huddled in the corner of my patio to take pictures of the pounding rain. Jerod claimed it was safe, even with my tripod, since I was back away from the storm. A few minutes later (back inside), we saw a huge bolt of lightning hit very close to the apartment. I’m not so sure I was safe after all, but what good photographer isn’t willing to take risks for a photo?

A night time storm in Kansas City, Missouri.

Day 172: Ominous weather

Yesterday may have been the first day of summer, but it wasn’t your typical sunny, warm day. We’ve had storms off and on for the last several days.

Ominous-looking clouds just north of downtown Kansas City

Days 99-100: A warm, relaxing weekend

I think we jumped straight from winter to summer in the last few days. I absolutely loved spending so much time outside this weekend. We rode bikes, grilled, enjoyed a couple meals on the patio, and hung out with friends – all outdoors!

A perfect combination for our enchiladas Saturday evening

Canon 60d
1/250 sec., f/4.5, ISO 100
18-200 mm lens (50 mm), natural light

Starting up our mini grill for hamburgers on Sunday

Canon 60d
1/250 sec., f/4.0, ISO 100
18-200 mm lens (35 mm)

Day 73: Gloomy mornings

I don’t know anyone who was hoping for snow yesterday morning, but that’s exactly what we got. The sleet and snow, along with the dark morning after Daylight Savings Time, made my Monday morning feel a little … ok, a lot … dreary. Luckily the skies cleared, it warmed up, and the snow melted. I can’t wait for the 70 degree weather later this week!


1/45 sec., F5.6, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (55 mm), no flash fired