As Shawn and I were called to perform our secondary duty of ushering, I handed my camera to Kelly. She took the following pictures before the battery on the camera gave out. I was so completely drained from this wonderful day that I didn’t wake up until 1:30 on Sunday… Read More »The Wedding of the Year (Part 3)
This is really a continuation of more pictures of the wedding principals taking it easy backstage before the big show. Monica took the pictures of me, including my picture with Jay, the one where he reveals that he truly doesn’t like me all that much.
I didn’t take many pictures from The Wedding of the Year because I was quite busy being a triple threat: Groomsman, Usher and Reader Guy. However, I did manage to snap off a few photos here and there. I take many a memory away from an absolutely incredible day, but… Read More »The Wedding of the Year (Part 1)
Last year I won both of the Fantasy Football Leagues that I participate in. This week I finally got what was coming to me, a trophy for the tremendous accomplishment of winning the Fantasy Football League at work. A physical trophy. The trophy was given to me by League Commissioner… Read More »No More Mental Trophies
I love the gardens at the State Fair. Pretty, but not quite as tasty as some shaved ice.
A random selection of pictures from my trip to the State Fair with my Mom, Jay and Teresa. Ran into Jeff and Yin on the shuttle to the Fair. My new favorite hat. My favorite State Fair Food. (I firmly believe that “food on a stick” is for tourists.) Pioneer… Read More »State Fair Olla Podrida
Happy Birthday to my eldest sister, albeit a couple days late! The old Bennett Antique Shop in the background. Teresa and Carla Swanky Teresa and Mom Teresa and Dad Colorado Teresa and Dad Colorado Now by looking at some of those pictures you would guess that Teresa must be like… Read More »The Eldest Sister
To answer the question: “Yes I took that picture of Shannon in the Des Moines Register”. I thought would post some of my favorite pictures from the photo shoot that will no doubt launch her modeling career. Watching all that soap making makes me want to go buy some soap.
Some times the Des Moines Register gets real arrogant. They do things like try to me just who it is that “I should get to know”. Some times the Des Moines Register gets it right. However, even when they get it right they are way behind the times. Check out… Read More »Slow on the take…
After we left the Field of Dreams on Sunday, we visited the St. Francis Xavier Basilica. It is one of only 53 Basilicas in the United States. Random Flower Spires Spires The Church Altar Stained Glass Window Sanctuary Spire Willy Jay Dessert in Jesup Traditional Road Trip Photo The height… Read More »St. Francis Xavier Basilica
Jay, Willy and I made a little trip to the Field of Dreams on Sunday. Have a look. Lunch Independence, Iowa Field of Dreams House The Field of Dreams Jay Coming out of the corn field. The Field of Dreams Rounding 2nd Going for Three Wily and his Camera Phone… Read More »Field of Dreams
We took our seaworthy crafts out for their maiden voyages on Saturday. I took several pictures, but many of them are just too hot for the world wide web. Below are a few pictures that are a little less sexy. Jay preparing for the voyage. I bought these shoes so… Read More »Boone County Sea Dogs
It is time to answer the most common questions I have received about my trip to Kentucky: What in Heaven would ever possess somebody to go to Kentucky, even for a visit? Teresa’s significant other Ernie lives in Kuttawa, Kentucky. He is a good guy and I wanted to visit… Read More »Kentucky FAQ
After desecrating the Lincoln statue, I had to make amends by visiting the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Lincoln’s Tomb. This we did on our return trip to civilization. Traditional Road Trip Photo Ernie Waffle House Turtle Springfield The Lincoln Family Booth Lincoln Portrait Generals Douglass White House “War is… Read More »Back to Civilization
Sunday of the Kentucky trip consisted of going to a Southern Baptist church service and visiting Ernie’s pond. What 1500 bucks buys in Kentucky. President Lincoln Church Sign Church Bus Sculpture Sculpture Teresa and Ernie Home of some great fudge. Kentucky Dam Crane Lunch Ernie Desecration Unofficial Southerner Citizen of… Read More »Kentucky – Day 3
On Saturday we visited a tobacco farm, went to Newson’s (home of the famous hot dog sauce), visited Paducah and then ate at Lambert’s. The impetus for this trip was the PostSecret display at the Paducah Art Gallery. The display was certainly worth the trip. Teresa and Ernie Tobacco Barn… Read More »Down South – Day 2
Friday was day 1 of my odyssey to the South. I took a few pictures. Here are some of them. Lunch Superman II Astronaut Costume Superman Museum Teresa Classic Family Portrait Metropolis, Illinois Superman Statue Superman Statue and Teresa Superman Statue Superman Reflection Metropolis I like big statues. Small Baptist… Read More »The South – Day 1
June and Dean are going to be moving from their farm in the near future. I went out there with Jim on Saturday to take a few pictures of the farm before they move. I’ll have to head out there again in couple of weeks and take some more pictures.
Shawn recently released his newest Cyclone wallpaper. Go ahead and download it. It will make you feel good. 2008 Cyclone Football Wallpaper I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Shawn is a badass graphic designer.
On the second day of the trip we headed to a house that hadn’t been touched or mucked. I can’t even describe how this house smelled. Once you opened opened the front door, you could stand across the street and still smell the house, with your mask on. The strange… Read More »Cedar Rapids Trip Day 2
I went over to Cedar Rapids with a group from my church to do a little flood relief. All I can really say is that it was 100 times worse than I imagined. 5,038 houses were effected by the flooding in Cedar Rapids. It will take 4 years of continuous… Read More »Cedar Rapids Trip Day 1