the ducks go marching

Day #4: I Don't Have Bread!

I stopped at the park on my way home from the bank today. I can't believe in the 7 months we have lived here, I have never visited this park especially since I drive by almost every day.

As soon as I pulled up, the ducks were walking up to my door to see if I had bread, which I didn't. Shame on me because then they proceeded to follow me down the hill and around the pond.  See pics above of me at the bottom of the hill shooting up at the line of ducks behind me. Next time, I'll come prepared.

Carly

sisters

Day #3: The Ladies

Oops, I already missed a day of my 365 goal but isn't this worth the wait? I will try to make up for it this afternoon but first I have to get in my Sunday afternoon nap!

Carly

is pink a fall color?

Day #2: Pink is the New Black

I have been waiting for this all summer and just when I had almost given up, they showed up...petals in bright shades of pink. Just on the tips and not really your typical fall color but beautiful all the same.

Carly

365

Thanks to an idea from Photojojo, I am taking on a new challenge of shooting 1 photo a day for 365 days. I am not promising much, more of a self motivating/learning experience. This exercise promises to hone my skills but also hopefully to entertain you with my randomness in the process...

Day #1: Small Town America

I actually took this shot yesterday but I am cheating a little by posting it today. I went to visit my sweet grandmother in Boerne. If you haven't visited this town, please run there today. My roots run deep in this part of Texas as my ancestors were some of the first settlers in Kendall County. My mom and dad were raised here and my grandmother and other aunts and uncles still live in the area. It is also the town where Joseph and I were married. Anytime I visit, it just feels like home to me.

The trip yesterday was especially memorable for me. What started out as an errand for my dad turned into a meaningful visit with my grandmother who I had not seen in months. Sometimes I can't believe how neglectful I can be of the most important people in my life. We get caught up in the day to day and take for granted what we have. From a grandmother who practically raised me (when it was my "dad's turn") to someone who almost feels like a stranger at times only because of my lack of effort to see her. Why does something so easy yet so important take a back seat? I'm still under construction and the paint is still wet.

Carly

september=fall

OMG! I can't believe it's already September. I can't wait for the fall, my favorite season. I am one of those people who longs for hot days when it's cold and cold days when it's hot.

We kicked off our "last weekend of the summer" (technically) by the boys celebrating opening day of college football (R has declared it a national holiday). T and I took a trip to San Marcos to buy her girls some shoes at the outlets. Later Saturday evening we had dinner with R&T at there place. The boys watched football (we are now officially football widows) and T and I played cards.

On Sunday, Joseph and I went to lake all day... Since Lake Travis is so low right now, there is an island that has popped up and the only way to get to it is by boat. So, we went out on our friend's boat and parked ourselves on the beach with our chairs, umbrellas and coolers. We stayed until dark and then packed it up and headed back.

Today, we were bums except Joseph had a conference call for work (it's not Labor Day in Brazil) and I went to the mall and tried to catch some Labor Day deals which I was fairly successful at.

Sorry no pics, I didn't want to lug my camera to the beach yesterday.

Carly