At The Sculpture Park

Today I took the kids to Laumeier Sculpture Park.  It's been a few years since we've been there so there were a few new things.  I love going there, it's so much fun to explore and offers SO MANY opportunities for creative photography.  It was really hot there today, but we still enjoyed ourselves and I got a lot of good shots.  Here are some of my old favorites.

And, these are some of my new favorites.

Walking along the path.

Photo of the Day at Instagram was texture.  Had to use one from yesterday, because, well because I wanted to!

Ahhhhhh Day at the Pool

Today, the kids and I went to the pool, finally.  Usually by this time we've been there at least half a dozen times.  It was a wonderful day at the pool.  It wasn't too hot, but still hot enough for it to feel good to get in the water.  The kids and I really enjoyed the day, today.  I don't think any of us was ready to go home, but I had to meet Michael and the car dealer so I could drop off my van.

We were not the only ones who seem to really be enjoying the pool today.

I got a lot of reading time in while at the pool today.

Today, the photo a day was supposed to be "letter."  A local radio station was at the pool today broadcasting so I got my "letter" by taking a picture of their broadcasting van.

Sunset Swim Meet

Last night Michaela had her weekly swim meet.  It was an away meet.  The pool we went to was the smallest pool I think I've ever seen.  It only had 4 lanes it was so narrow.  The blocks were a bit harrowing, too, as they would not stay put.

The sunset during the swim meet was AMAZING!

It was actually a nice evening sitting by the pool during the swim meet.

Today's photo for photo a day was supposed to be "your favorite color."  But, I some how got confused and thought it was sign, which is not until day 16.  So, here's my sign (hahahaha) and I'll do favorite color on day 16.

Some of St. Charles, MO's History

Our town has a very rich history.  St. Charles was the first state capital of Missouri and it was a shoving off point for Lewis & Clark as they set off out of civilization over 200 years ago.  One of our historic buildings that used to be a barrel factory now houses a tobacco shop and has an apartment in the upper level.

Several years ago, when our town celebrated the 200th anniversary of Lewis & Clark leaving St. Charles for uncharted waters (and land) they built a very large statue in honor of this historic voyage.  It included Lewis, Clark and their dog.  It sits in our Frontier Park that is on the banks of the Missouri River.

I always enjoy taking pictures of/at/ and around the Lewis & Clark statue.  The size of it is a little massive in my opinion, but seeing it from the street always makes me smile.

Since the word for the photo a day on Instagram was big, today.  I submitted a cellphone picture of the statue.

Home and Family

Not long ago, I found a photo project that I want to do while patrolling the boards on Pintrest.  It is a photo of a man holding a picture of his son, holding a picture of his grandson, holding a picture of his great-grandson.  The difference for me would be my grandmother, mother, me and my daughter.  I have a start on this by getting the picture of my daughter.

Our bathroom renovation is almost complete.  We just need to hang the mirror and "move into" the bathroom.  I am so  happy with the way it turned out.  It has become my favorite room in the house.

The heat continued today.  I ventured out for about 10 minutes trying to take pictures.

Photo a day today was lunch.  I took this when we were at O'Charley's for lunch after church.

From the Parks

Ok, I know it's probably getting old hearing this, but it still was way too hot to go out and take pictures.  All of us lazed around in the AC today after doing some house cleaning this morning.  This evening we did go to Applebee's for supper and then my husband and I went to Lowe's to get a bathroom mirror, some gardening stuff and a new nightlight for the new bathroom.  We also went to Wal-mart to get Dixie cups, sun glasses and a new toy pig for the dogs.  So, here are some pictures of Queen Anne's Lace from the day that the kids and I spent at the parks earlier this week.

Here is a flower I found very interesting.  It has wonderful textures to it.  I don't know if it's supposed to look like this or if the drought and heat has effected it.  I'm not all the knowledgeable when it comes to plants.

Usually at the base of this drain from our downspouts the ground is just dirt because of the water rushing out of it and making it hard for the grass to keep up.  Now, however, there is dry crackly grass that has managed to beat the dry weather and the heat.  We are really hoping that some rain gets to us tonight.

Today's theme for the photo a day at Instagram was garden.  I did not get outside to take a picture until the sun went down.  Thankfully, my phone has a flash on it's camera.  Here is my flower garden at night.