Kitty Cuddles

Today most of the photos are of the cats (yet again!) though I did include one of the backyard. Joelle and Blossom get along so well, and they are so cute when they curl up together. Here there are in the front window.

More Kitty Photos

More shots of Blossom & Joelle today. Blossom playing on the catnip mat & Joelle back at the sink (a daily occurrence).

H20 Fascination

Joelle has a fascination with water (especially water falling from the sink spigot). Here she is "playing" with the water in the kitchen. She discovered that if she licks the spigot, the water will run out for her to try to "catch."

Kitty Kisses

Blossom & Joelle are so cute when they groom each other :-)

Last Day in Guthrie

The photos from this day are also from our time in Oklahoma. It is the day we buried my dad and the day we flew home, so it was a tough day. These photos are a mix of different places (including shots around Guthrie, the cemetery, and a memorial to my great-great grandfather Inman Page on the campus of Langston University).

Another shot of the house where my dad grew up...

My dad's high school

Various shots of Guthrie tower from down the street

Campus monument in honor of my great-great grandfather, Inman Page, who was the first president of Langston University (a historically black university).

Just before burial...

A while after the ceremony...

Out and About in Guthrie

The photos for today are from all over Guthrie, Oklahoma (my dad's hometown).

Braum's is the local ice cream shop (though it also has other food). I remember Braum's from childhood visits to Guthrie.

Breaux Hall, the building named after my grandfather on the campus of Langston University

On the way to the Meridian Farm (property co-owned by my dad and uncle) in Oklahoma

Guthrie Tower

Honor Park, a tribute to those who have served in the military from Logan County, Oklahoma.  My dad has a brick here (as shown).

Publishing Museum located in Guthrie

Arrival in Guthrie

We arrived in Guthrie the day I took these photos (8/3/10). The first is a photo of the house where my dad grew up and the second is the gas station near our hotel. My sister pointed out the sign and we got a good laugh. If you look closely, you'll see it says, "Lashawnda Williams U Need to Come Pay Me."

Pretty Cloud Formations

When I go "home" (i.e. to Bonita), I tend to go crazy over kitty photos. They're so fun to follow around and capture on "film." Today's photos are a bit of a break from the cat photos...I took these photos over the course of 6 minutes. It always amazes me how fast the colors in the sky change around sunset!

Black Thumb

I think I've mentioned before that I have a black thumb.  Here's some evidence.  Since it's been incredibly hot (and dry) this summer, a lot of my plants were looking a little worse for wear.  In fact, I've even lost a couple in the back yard.  Anyway, I've started watering them a bit extra once a week or so.  The only problem?  This plant was getting plenty of water and now, well I've over watered it.  I have done it before (with a cactus).  I hope it can recover (even with the rain in the forecast).

Night Photo Experimentation

When I realized I hadn't taken a photo tonight, I headed out into the front yard. I figured I would experiment with the flash to see how big a range the built in flash gets. One thing I learned: it's hard to focus manually when you can't see what you're focusing on! This is the only shot that came out relatively in focus.

Last of 3 Missed Days in a Row...

The last of my missed days in August. Hurray!

Second of 3 Missed Days in a Row...

Almost the end of the missed days!

First of 3 Missed Days in a Row...

August was a busy & uninspired month for me. I hope September is better!

Dr. Pepper

I admit it. I am a Dr. Pepper addict. I have pretty much stopped drinking non-diet soda except for Dr. Pepper. Sure, Diet Dr. Pepper isn't all that bad, but it's just not the original!

Livestock Haute Couture?!

This article (especially this segment) in Reader's Digest cracked me up, so I figured it would make a great photo for today. I couldn't imagine spending money on something like this, but I suppose there are worse things to blow your money on than this...

Minute Rice

I was desperate tonight and saw this (empty) box of Minute Rice in the kitchen.

Missed Another Day...

Yep, another missed day. Still not the last one.

Forever Plaid!

I finally got to see Forever Plaid again.  I'm so happy!  It was all I expected and more.  I really appreciate Kathy & Summer going with me, though I probably would have gone on my own if necessary.  Here's the program from the show.

Arizona Broadway Theatre

I finally went to pick up the tickets to Forever Plaid today (though I purchased them a few days ago online). It was nice seeing the theatre in daylight since it will be dark when we get there tomorrow. I took this picture after running in to get the tickets.

Unpacked Shipment

I have a (bad) habit of waiting until absolutely necessary to unpack things that have been shipped to me. Here's the latest purchase waiting to be unpacked.