Saturday, July 21, 2012
7-20-2012 License Plate Flyer
I discovered this statue located outside of our science center, Exploration Place. It is made out of old license plates. The propeller is plexiglass, made to look like it is spinning. Pretty fitting since Wichita is considered "the air capital of the world."
Monday, July 9, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
5-12-2012 Kansas Lobster
Kyle went to get some crawdads for bait to fish with and this is what they gave him! Didn't know they grew 'em that big in Kansas. After playing with him, Kyle decided that if he had survived that long to get that big, he should be set free. Now this guy is terrorizing the lake floor!!!Tuesday, January 24, 2012
1-24-2012 My Mode of Transportation
Sunday, January 1, 2012
1-1-2012 Birds of the New Year
Friday, December 23, 2011
12-23-11 A Work of Art
We had Christmas with Jessica and Jared the other night. This is what we received from them. Jessica took the the pictures. It says "May" and "est. 1982". That's the year we got married. Her photography hobby is really coming along. I wouldn't mind having some more of her pictures hanging in our home.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
11-17-2011 Cone of Shame
Monday, September 12, 2011
9-12-2011 Old and Tired
Sunday, September 11, 2011
9-11-2011 A Perfect Morning
Friday, August 26, 2011
8-26-2011 Summer Storm
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
8-23-2011 The Boys at the Lake
Here is (L to R): Wally, Charlie and Keilo. The two goldens are my brother's, while Keilo is ours. Charlie wore himself out swimming in the lake, while Wally & Keilo stayed on dry land. They all got along okay, however, Wally, being 9 months old, couldn't understand why Keilo wouldn't rough-house with him.
Monday, August 22, 2011
8-22-2011 Monday Morning Rainbow
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
8-17-2011 Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniels
This is a statue of Jack Daniels, the founder of Jack Daniels Whiskey. While we were in Tennessee on vacation, we toured the distillery where they make the whiskey. The distillery is located just outside of Lynchberg, Tennessee. We got to see all the different stages of distilling and when we were through, we purchased a bottle to take with is. The ironic thing about this distillery is they are located in a "dry" county. They had to get special permission to sell bottles of whiskey and you couldn't open it on property. In the town of Lynchberg, you could get a bite to eat at "The Best Darn BBQ" restaurant; walk over the general store to get some of your Jack Daniels memoribilla; and stop and play checkers in front of the general store. (see previous post on 8-3-2011 "It's Your Move")
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
8-16-2011 Doe, A Deer
Monday, August 15, 2011
8-15-2011 Clingman's Dome
Monday, August 8, 2011
8-8-2011 New Found Gap
This is the view of the Smoky Mountains along the North Carolina/Tennessee State Lines. This area is called "New Found Gap". Although this was a popular spot, you could start hiking along several trails and quickly get away from all the people. One of the trails, "The Appalachian Trail", runs along the top of the mountains, all the way to the state of Maine. Tim, Jessica & Amanda decided not to take that trail!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
8-7-2011 Rachel's Garden
This is "Rachel's Garden" on the grounds of The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's home and plantation, just outside of Nashville, TN. Rachel was Andrew Jackson's wife. She loved picking fresh flowers to have sitting inside of her home. It is said that Jackson was inconsolable when she died. The gazebo is a tomb where she is buried. To the right is a small family plot where other members of the Jackson family are buried.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
8-4-2011 Streaming Sunshine
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
8-3-2011 It's Your Move!
On the way to the Laural Ridge cabin in the Smoky Mountains, we stopped by the Jack Daniels Distillery for a tour. The distillery is located just outside of Lynchberg, TN. After the tour, we went into Lynchberg for some lunch and to check out the town. Jessica, our daughter, spotted a gentleman wanting to play checkers.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
8-2-2011 LIttle Cabin in the Woods
Monday, August 1, 2011
8-1-2011 A Butterfly Garden
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
7-27-2011 Magnolia in North Carolina
This magnolia flower was found at The Hermitage, home and plantation of President Andrew Jackson, located just outside of Nashville, TN. The Hermitage spreads over 1,000 acres and includes his home, garden--where he, his wife, Rachel, and many other members of their family are buried. The plantation also has the slave quarters and other out buildings. This "living" museum has costumed guides that guide you through the home, which is totally furnished with items that actually belonged to Andrew Jackson. As you stroll on the grounds outside on a self-guided tour, or audio-tour, you learn how the Jackson plantation worked and functioned. Definitely would recommend it to visit next time you come through Nashville.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
7-9-2011 A Shrimp Boil
Thursday, July 7, 2011
7-7-2011 A Long, Quiet Country Road
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
7-4-2011 Mighty Fine Fixin's
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
6-27-2011 Coral Reef Bee Balm
We revamped the front flowerbed this past spring and planted perennials. However, spring was a passing thing and it turned hot early. I have been diligently watering, hoping the plant would take hold. Today, the Coral Reef Bee Balm flowered. Although it doesn't have anything to do with bees, it is supposed to draw butterflies. We'll see. I'm just happy the plants are thriving!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
6-21-2011 White Lillies
Monday, June 20, 2011
6-20-2011 A Bit of the Tropics
Sunday, June 19, 2011
6-19-2011 Kaw Indian Powwow
This weekend was Council Grove's festival, "Wa-shun-Ga Days." It is held every year to celebrate the town's involvement in being the last stop on the Santa Fe trail. The Kaw Nation used to live in the area during the mid-1800's. Each year they return to Council Grove to participate in the celebration.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
6-9-2011 Brown-May Lake
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
6-7-2011 No Lemonade Today
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