Gratitude: Hand warmers and extra layers of clothes. The Pits: It was really cold for Weston’s flag football practice. The Peaks: After practice, we met Traci and Izzie’s family at Mill Creek Brewery, where they were playing trivia. The kids
Gratitude: Weston running to greet me when I got home. Nice walk with a new lens (Fujinon 50-140mm f/2.8). The Pits: Our flag football practice was 2 hours long in the 40 degree weather. The Peaks: Took a nice walk
Gratitude: Traci arriving home safely from her girls’ trip. Being able to participate in the flag football team practices, despite the rainy weather. The Pits: I had planned to record a chapter of The Century Cube audiobook, but had issues
Gratitude: A “mindful moment” lying on the ground with the boys and looking up at the clouds. The Peaks: There’s a stock photography company called Alamy.com that I’ve been following for some time. I saw a recent photo request from
Gratitude: 3:00 AM alarm experience with Boog and company during our family campout. Brisk morning runs. The Peaks: Someone was giving away two free bikes on Facebook, so the boys and I went to get them after flag football practice.
Gratitude: Ability to work from home as needed. Opportunity to have a guys’ weekend. UPS guy waiting on me to get home from picking up the boys from school so I could sign for the package containing my lens. The
Gratitude: Fun conversations and games with the boys during our walks. The Pits: None. The Peaks: I worked remotely since Traci was out of town and had a productive day. I’m considering moving from Canon to Fuji and the telephoto
Gratitude: Good relationships with both of the boys’ flag football coaches. The Pits: Another flag football practice rainout. I delayed in taking a photo of Weston’s school picture, thinking I’d take it tomorrow instead, but then he ended up returning
Gratitude: Weston’s caring nature, Turner’s independence. Contacting Mrs. Schultz, the principal at my old elementary school, and reminders of my childhood. The Pits: Had to get blood drawn and pee in a cup for an insurance exam. Flag football practice
Gratitude: Beautiful weather to enjoy. Friends and co-workers that I enjoy talking to. The Peaks: Turner has a project coming up where he has to create something inspired by Australia. He’s chosen to make origami boomerangs. He’s following the instructions