July 2013
July 31, 2013 - Wednesday
Riley and I went to look at a school and then spent the rest of the day wandering around midtown and Central Park. We ended the evening in Times Square. She wanted to be there after dark to take pictures and do some shopping of course.
July 30, 2013 - Tuesday
Had a bit of a long drive to New York today. We did stop and have the best lasagna in Baltimore. We were crossing into NYC just at sunset which made for a nice shot.
July 29, 2013 - Monday
Riley drove most of the day today. We left Savannah and headed for a small town in northern North Carolina. This is some bridge we crossed I think leaving Savannah. It's been really nice not having to do all the driving and getting to do some sightseeing.
July 28, 2013 - Sunday
We drove from Alabama to Savannah, GA. We got there a little bit before sundown. We decided to go to the beach for a little while before going to dinner and to our hotel. It was nice to walk in the surf for a little while after being on the road all day.
July 27, 2013 - Saturday
We drove from Dallas to Tuscaloosa, AL. A friend recommended this place. The bbq was so good I dreamt about it that night. Not just that good, so good in fact that in my dream Naomi Watts and I were eating dinner there. The one time I dream of her and we're eating dinner. My brain just isn't wired right.
July 26, 2013 - Friday
I've had pictures of the other two over the last few days so I thought it only fair to put Vegas in here too. I was up a little late getting things ready for our road trip in the morning.
July 25, 2013 - Thursday
Riley and I drove out to see the family and do some work to the car before we leave on our road trip. It rained a bit on us on the way out. The sky there was full of big, beautiful clouds.
July 24, 2013 - Wednesday
One of the guys I work with drove off from the bank with this still in his car. He claims it was an accident. Why he put it on my desk I don't know.
July 23, 2013 - Tuesday
I stayed up a little late watching a movie. I took this picture of Zeke before I went to bed. He's not doing so well. Riley and I were talking about the fact that we're going to have to get used to the idea the he's not going to be around with us too much longer.
July 22, 2013 - Monday
I came back from lunch and saw this little black thing on the corner of my desk. At first I thought it was a little black spider, but upon closer inspection its the fuzz that our air ducts are sprayed with. We have exposed ceilings. The pen in the corner is just for reference. I said it was small.
July 21, 2013 - Sunday - No Photo
July 20, 2013 - Saturday
Went to go meet some friends for dinner to celebrate a birthday. I saw this little guy walking with his owner and brother while walking over from the parking garage. He agreed to let me take his picture.
July 19, 2013 - Friday
After a long week of not being completely 100% it was nice to meet a friend for dinner with Riley and then come home and relax. Shadow seems to be contemplating the meaning of life after a few drinks. ;-)
July 18, 2013 - Thursday - No Photo
July 17, 2013 - Wednesday
We've had quite a bit of rain for July in Texas. It's been relatively cool too. Went to pick up Riley from Northpark before going to dinner with a friend and saw this huge cloud with lots of rain for us.
July 16, 2013 - Tuesday
My sister is a big proponent of Barley Grass for lots of reasons. With the flare up I'm having with my back I am willing to drink most anything. This tastes like sweet, pulpy, fresh cut grass. hahaha Okay, it's not really that bad, but I woudn't call this delicious.
July 15, 2013 - Monday
Yes, my arthritis has been bad in the past, especially when I was first diagnosed, but today is the first time I've officially felt old. Having a really bad flare up today in my lower back for the first time ever. I am really hoping this shot kicks in and gives me some relief.
July 14, 2013 - Sunday
Went out to see my family and to celebrate some birthdays. This is Rusty doing what he does best, holding down the couch. My brother didn't show up for a few hours because he was returning a bull he had borrowed. Yep, you read that right. Only in the country.
July 13, 2013 - Saturday
So here's a question, what were Road Runners called before there were roads? Just Running Birds??? We saw one while out hiking around in the heat in a park near Oklahoma. This is something else I saw while I was out, a very tall weed.
July 12, 2013 - Friday
Pollution???
July 11, 2013 - Thursday
On the radio on the way to work they said a high of 103 and a 20% chance of rain. I was thinking why even bother with that last part, but then as we were leaving work to go get our free Slurpees at 7-11 it started to rain. It rained the rest of the afternoon and was still raining when I left work.
July 10, 2013 - Wednesday
Riley has some really long, dangly earrings. She clipped one on her nose and said she was going to wear it like that until I took her to get her nose pierced. I said "Ok" and tried to get a picture of her. This was as close as I got. I don't think she fully thought out that idea.
July 9, 2013 - Tuesday
I was running a little late for work this morning and this was my reward. Can't say that I've ever seen a really big gorilla riding in the back of a flatbed truck down 635. I was thinking of getting a Gnome for my front yard, but I'm going to have to rethink this.
July 8, 2013 - Monday
This is Riley's fault. I don't usually buy Oreo's anymore. Those that really know me are probably shocked. Riley went with me to the grocery store last time and asked for these. She left them out on the table and there were only a few left. Not anymore.
July 7, 2013 - Sunday
Whatever this is, it's back. It's growing around the corner from my house. Just as I stopped to take this picture the sun came out from behind the clouds. I just love these colors in the bright sunlight.
July 6, 2013 - Saturday
Went to meet a group of friends for an early surprise b-day dinner. I wasn't sure about the restaurant we were meeting at so I put on some jeans. This is the first time I've worn pants this summer. I've been running around all summer with no pants. hahaha
July 5, 2013 - Friday
Riley and I went to meet some friends for dinner. We had some really great pizza, but even better S'mores Calzone. I don't know how I walked in and didn't see the big red pig out front.
July 4, 2013 - Thursday
We went out to my brother's house again for the 4th. I love how the little girl is holding this little guys hand to help him light his sparkler. This is the same little girl from my last 4th of July shot. They are some great little kids.
July 3, 2013 - Wednesday
The other day while I wasn't home two of the dogs got into a fight. In a moment of clarity, Riley decided to get the hose to spray them to get them apart. It worked, but a water hose in the den isn't exactly how its supposed to work. My Apple TV remote expired in the deluge so I had to download the app for my phone.
July 2, 2013 - Tuesday
I went to get my hair cut today. I still park in my old office's garage and walk over. I wish I had taken this photo a few seconds earlier while this glass elevator was still above ground. I've had a lot of laughs with a lot of great friends in this building.
July 1, 2013 - Monday
My dad was admitted to the VA Medical Center today. He's doing fine now, but he had us worried for a little while. Mom thinks he's just trying to get out of doing work around the house for a few days.