Photo Blogging Challenge (March 2023): Eleven

I can't believe it's really been 11! For the "Eleven" photo challenge, I decided to explore the concept of abundance through repetition. I set out to take five photos, each featuring eleven different objects. Struggling for the last couple, I found an answer in the kitchen. Then, scrolling through the TV while processing Easter lunch, I was presented with a most fortuitous UFL American Football score. Enjoy Eleven!

   

 

That's my 5 of 11. Y'all, I had another I took with 11 Cadbury eggs. I had one job. I'm here to tell you that even though they were in a container with 12 spots, I somehow only put 10 eggs in there and didn't notice until I sat down to post this. Thankfully, I had a couple of spares. I look forward to seeing yours. And I look forward to another monthly challenge. To see more or join in head over to a 'lil HooHaa!

Photo Blogging Challenge (February 2023): Exploration

February was another busy month. The them this month was Exploration. I did my best to get out and about.

We have a beautiful park in town. I spent some time on the trails and had a little geocache maintenance to boot.

We tried something new this year, exploring the slopes of Heavenly in Tahoe on Ski Byks. They were fun but challenging.

South Lake Tahoe is a real beaut!

 

Exploring a little closer to home along the San Antonio Riverwalk.

I remember.... the Alamo.

Photo Blogging Challenge (January 2023): The Best

The Best! Am besten(I'm doing German on Duolingo) 2024 started with quite a bang. The best is a good place to start. But is the best yet to come?

Baylor opened a new basketball arena in January. They did some real scrambling to get it ready in time and we were there opening night. The new thing around here is smaller venues. The Foster Pavilion is smaller and LOUD. It should be a fun arena. Bill Gates was there, he is dating a big Baylor donor. You can see her name on the floor there, Paula Hurd. 

2024 started off strong in the life music department, too. My wife, sister, and a good friend went to Cancun for a four day music festival with Noah Kahan as the ultimate headliner. It was a great venue on the beach. All the musicians were friends and performed together throughout the trip. Here is Noah with Taylor Meier from CAAMP having some fun.

   

My sister hit the jackpot with our room. I'd say that this is definitely the best way I've attended a live show...from our balcony.

 

All the acts also had an intimate pool set. It was pretty cool seeing a live show in a pool as long as you didn't think about how much these folks were drinking and that many weren't leaving the pool. I'll leave it at that.

Wrapped up January with a little 7.5 mile hike out at Reveille Peak Ranch. We took a round about way to Decision Point. It was a great day hiking and weather wise. 

There's my five. 2024 is off to a great start. We have some fun adventures planned. I'm ready!

Photo Blogging Challenge (December 2023): Have A Very Merry…

Tis the season to be... Merry. December was a busy and festive month. Let's dive in.

This is a restaurant and bar in Tulsa. They go all out at Christmas time. We were there for a little celebration...

 

Bonus shot: The celebration was my first hole in one. Pretty amazing. What is even more so, we were playing two days later again and one of my good friends made her first hole in one, too. It was super special.

Amy and I attended a German Christmas service in a tiny little community church about an hour outside of Waco. It was really nice. We'll try to make it again next year.

You can't have a very merry... without a Very Merry! 

The house was full again on Christmas day. Lot's of family and great food.

The gang is all back together. Lili has been in Sorrento, Italy studying for the semester and Evan works in in Arkansas now. A little cousin break was in order.

That's my five. January is only four days old and already heating up to be busy. I hope you all had a very merry... and best wishes for the new year!

Photo Blogging Challenge (November 2023): Enjoy Life

 

Enjoying life in November.

New to him ride for John. He bought it himself.

Ike's Chili, a Tulsa favorite.

Out standing in my field.

Fun with friends.

More field work.

Photo Blogging Challenge (October 2023): Experiences

October was full of very different experiences. For starters, we got a trial run of the total solar eclipse we will see in April next year. We were about 85% for the annular solar event.

Bonus pic because it's funny!           

We got the whole family back together this year to hit the State Fair of Texas and get the only corny dog I'll eat!

I saw the few remaining members of Queen perform with Adam Lambert!

And the F1 race was pretty good too.

We got a drought busting rain storm that brought our lake from 55% to a little over 100% in just 3 days.

Photo Blogging Challenge (September 2023): Simple

 Bear with me here. For this month's challenge, I wanted to do a bit more than my iPhone, even if the theme was Simple. Several of us went to a music festival in Kentucky and that's when it hit me. What can I do with a simple point and shoot camera at a concert. I hope you like what I produced as much as I do.

Billy Strings

Duran Duran

Scott Avett

This is probably my favorite of the weekend and one of my favorite shots ever. Tania Elizabeth, a member of the Avett Brothers band.

The Avett Bros

There's my five. I also kept this theme Simple in that I didn't have to write too much. Enjoy your October and hope to see you at month's end.