As Colorado kids, it doesn't take much for us to get outside. As soon as the spring degrees warm up, we slip into our shorts and organize game times. Bruce and his friends played volleyball in college and even won the competitive league senior year. With several friends in town who own nets, meeting up for some fun exercise is a common summertime evening activity for us! ... continue reading...
Where Hope Grows
“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Godspeed Pictures, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #wherehopegrowsmovie http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” Over this weekend I watched an early release of "Where Hope Grows." I knew that I was going to love it when Judah and the Lion started playing as the movie opened (SIDE NOTE: I know the banjo player in Judah and the Lion! His name is Nate and he is so kind. I grew up with him and ... continue reading...
Week’s End
SNAPSHOTS(Make sure you follow @OakAndOats on Instagram to catch them all!) 1. It has rained all week. Rained, Hailed, Sleeted, Snowed, flooded, and pretty much thrown the whole city in a loop. We don't get moisture here like that! Every time the clouds clear for a bit, the whole city gets out to walk their dogs, go for runs, and remember what blue sky looks like. We went on a quick hike between storms and it was refreshing! Plus, everything was so green! 2. Cinco de Mayo - I celebrate all ... continue reading...
Happy Birthday to Me
Today I turned 27. Every several years (it's five unless it is a leap year and then that makes it 6 I think) my birthday falls on Mother's day. The last time that happened it was my 21st birthday and my mom and I shared the holiday by seeing Star Trek in theaters and then hit up On The Boarder for some Margaritas. This year my mom is in Arkansas with my dad watching my baby sister graduate from college (OMG!) and we celebrated with my mother-in-law yesterday in a joint Mayberry family Mother's ... continue reading...
The Lens Revolution: Magic Hour
I am joining in with Samantha of Elah Tree's Lens Revolution! I have never taken a photography class but I long to learn more about my camera and creating pictures for this space! Sam just started this series on weekly prompts to help you learn and grow in your photography! I am thrilled to be joining in today - check out past prompts on Aperture, ISO, and Tripod Shooting! Today's challenge had us waiting for a specific time to get out and take some photos - Magic Hour! Magic hour is that ... continue reading...