Day Three-Hundred and Four: A walk in the park

Pete and I got our engagement pictures taken this morning; we had a lot of fun with Neal and Eric from Lemonlime photography...the duo that will also photograph our wedding. After our two hour photo shoot, Pete and I made our way downtown for some grub and a stop at Union Station. Before, knowing we would need our own photos for the day, and being in the picture taking mood, we decided to make a quick pit stop at this park along the Missouri River. Above you will notice my attempt to be as artistic with people, dogs, and shadows as Neal and Eric, and that I need some more practice shooting people.

Day Two Hundred and Three: Not all fun and games

Farley has free reign over most objects in the size and nature of the duck currently sitting on his forehead. This duck, however, has sentimental value and is not to be used as Farley's chew toy. Instead, Pete and I chose to taunt him with it: first making him balance it on his cranium, and then preventing him from playing with it. We know it's not very nice, but we gave him a legitimate doggie treat instead...and it certainly is a cute picture. Thanks, Farley, for putting up with us! :)

Day Three-Hundred and Two: Swirly, anyone?

Tonight as I arrived home, a spot of white caught my eye as I was pulling into the parking lot. This lonely toilet, once used, abused, and now kicked to the curb, was waiting to be picked up and taken to it's new home: the landfill.

So, I decided to give it one last bit of glory and use it as my photo of the day. Here's to you, o porcelain pedestal. I hope you enjoyed the ride.

Day Three-Hundred and One: Flash!

I know this is the second day in a row I've used Lucy as my photo-of-the-day.

And I know there isn't anything particularly artistic about this photo.

But, I'm using this photo to show off our newest piece of photo equipment: the Canon 580 EX Flash.

Pete and I invested in these flashes for Erica and Justin's upcoming engagement pictures and wedding. We don't really know how to use them just yet other than turning the switch to "on" and pressing the button as normal, but when we do, all I have to say is watch out!

Day Three-Hundred: Leapin' Lizzards!!

One of my favorite things about Lucy (which can admittedly be annoying every now and again) is her ability to jump. Whenever she gets excited...or after she "relieves" herself...she starts to jump. And when I mean jump, I mean airbud dunking over everyone high jump. I've learned how to calm her down pretty quickly after she does that, but I usually don't want to...it makes me very happy. This seems to be consistent with mots people Lucy meets; she puts a smile even on strangers' faces.

She may be a peeing on the carpet machine at times, but when she starts to leap like this, I can't help but love her even more.

Day Two Hundred and Ninety-Nine: Recession

Hmm....there is no better way to describe the sorry state of the airline industry today than this lonely check-in station at the Baltimore Airport. Yeesh.

Day Two Hundred and Ninety-Eight: 26.2

Today, I became a marathon runner. I finished in 4 hours and 14 minutes. It wasn't my ideal time, but I still beat Oprah. And afterward, we gave thanks to God from whom all good things come. Thank you, Lord, for giving me this opportunity, the determination to accomplish this feat, and the amazing support I had along the way.

Check out Pete's blog for pictures of the day itself! (I was too busy running to take any!)