Friday, November 25, 2011

Thanksgiving Is All About Family.. Even Mine

The House that Coors built somewhere in Metropolitan Independence.
What you always get when you ask for a "Bud."
Above and below.... mini galleries of art created by Taylor and Justin.

Above, children come second to Black Friday Planning. Below, Uncle Igor carved the turkey before cooking this year.

Above Erica still isn't sure she's with the right family. Below, Turkey Table with FAKE CANDLES.

Above, the children were calm and well behaved for a change.... below, not so much the kitchen help.
Below, it's a tradition in our family to dress all young children as Slavic Bag Ladies.

Above, Rachel and Trevor discussing the meaning of the latest Pee Wee Herman episode. Below, ask Grandma which child she likes best.

Rachel, above, memorizing the ads for later ( we finally told her she could take them with her )

Above and below, Justin gets to practice his touchdown dance since the Chiefs aren't playing.

Above, I have no idea. Below, the word "poop" is eternally funny amongst critters.

Above, Hudson stands out from the crowd, below, Taylor close up.

Above, "Okay, everyone look at the camera."
Above, Madison demonstrates her ballet pose, below, David demonstrates his Photoshop ability.

Above, Madison's father explains why he's only 2.5 feet tall and below...., finishing the day with a cookie and a Grandma.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Sleeping Trees

Went on an eagle hunt Friday afternoon but no luck... hate to waste a trip.. so shot some trees. They're much more cooperative anyway. Nikon D3, ASA 800, 80-400 zoom, f-stop varied. All taken on and below Scarritt Point.

Above and below, I particularly like sycamores... this is an elderly one... probably 80 years old or so. I liked in it color and in black and white...
Below, same sycamore with some of its friends....

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Pendleton Heights Holiday Homes Tour Preview


Saturday, November 26 from 12pm to 5pm is the Fifth Annual Pendleton Heights Holiday Homes Tour. Six homes are on this year's tour and all will be decorated for the holidays. For information:http://www.pendletonheights.org/holiday_homestour/
Above, a beautifully restored Queen Anne built in 1884 400 Garfield. Below, an equally well-restored Craftsman-Style Bungalow built in 1905 344 Garfield.
Below, 504 Garfield, built in 1902 this brick home combines elements of Craftsman and Victorian styles... the first owner was David M. Jay, president of Jay and Smith Hat Company.
Below, 421 Garfield... newly restored and purchased this Queen Anne home was built in 1887.
Below, this two-story, two family walk-up apartment building was constructed in 1924. It is now a single family home with a three bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom floor plan, open, and very up to date. The home is located at 2203 Elma Street.
In 1907 the home below was built for $3,250 in the Bungalow Style. Trimmed in mahogany, the living room has a large fireplace on the south wall.

Friday, November 11, 2011