Photo-A-Day #24 -- Sea Shells

Try this one... "She sells sea shells down by the sea shore"

"Day #24 -- Sea Shells"

Saturday was the last morning of our vacation, so we drove out to the beach and took a little walk, I had been wanting to get some random pictures of sea shells all week, but just never had a chance, until saturday morning!  I also got some pictures of a snowy owl that we spotted, I'll either post those soon, or your going to have beg to see them sometime!     Until next time ~  Jordan

Photo-A-Day #22 and #23 -- Vacation

Thursday we went on a LONG hike... this picture was not taken by "yours truly" but, it was my camera, and I had set it up, and got it ready... but my dear mother took the picture!  Thanks Mama!!! 

"Day #22 -- Hiking on the Beach" 

"Day #23 -- Seaside Sunrise"  

Friday morning I signed a contract with McDonalds to do all of their promotions...

....Ok, that was just a joke, but I thought the picture was kind of cool! 

Photo-A-Day #21 -- Christmas Time

Here are the picture(s) of Christmas Day...it started out with parfaits that were just gorgeous and delicious

"Day #21 -- Strawberries"

"Color"

"Take Two on the Black & Red photo"

"More on the Nikon vs ??? debate!"

The spread for our Christmas Dinner... complete with Enchilada Casserole, chicken wings, egg nog etc

It was AMAZING!  Sorry you had to miss out on it! 

"Christmas Dinner"

Photo-A-Day #20 -- Carrom and more...

Day #20 -- Carrom 

This was taken late at night, after we arrived at our vacation house in Chincoteague Island, VA.  I still hadn't taken my photo for the day, so I grabbed the camera, and set out in search of a subject! 

Extra -- latest selfie

Photo-A-Day #19 -- A Light on a Hill

Day #19 -- A light on a Hill 

 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.         Matthew 5:14

Photo-A-Day #18 -- Family

I had the privilege of taking family pictures of John Omar & Priscilla this morning.  I had a total blast (hope they did to).    So, here is my photo of the day for Day #18.    This is also my first attempt at graphic designing.

Photo-A-Day #16 and #17 -- Light

On Thursday night about 4:30, I step outside and saw this beautiful sunset, and of course, I had to get a picture (for more reasons then one :)

Day #16 -- winter sunset

 There are those days where you just have to pick a picture that is less then spectacular... sorry that you have to look at it...  

Day #17 -- Light (fixture)

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm having a blast doing this photo a day thing, and it really has been a good thing for me, forcing me to get out my camera, and use it.   So, thanks for all the encouragement, and hopefully you'll get a better pic for Day #18!!!     ~ Jordan

Cuteness

  I hope I may do this... This isn't a picture I took today, or anytime in December, but I was going through some old pictures, and found this one.  Little Roman is so cute, and fun to photograph.  I just loved this picture, and thought I'd share it with you all...

Roman Reimer

Photo-A-Day #13, 14, and 15

Here are the next three pictures...  On monday, we had surprise birthday party for Samuel.  And we really did surprise him! Now, the reason I have a picture of Jason here, is because he was sitting across from me in the rousing game of actionary that we played.
    I'm sure Jason will just love it that I included him on this post... sorry Jason!

Day #13 -- Jason

Matthew 2:2  

"...Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, 

and are come to worship him." 

Day #14 -- O Beautiful Star

This morning on the way to work, the sun was just coming up, and the sky was gently colored with the pastels of morning... I just had to stop and take some pictures.

Day #15 -- Meditation

Photo-A-Day #10, 11, and 12 -- Trains & Christmas

Here are the pictures from the last several days... So much has happened in the last several days, for the details, come over and I'd be glad to tell you all about it!

Day #10 -- Train Food

Here is my breakfast on the train from thursday morning... I'll let you guess on how much it cost!  

This is the sightseer lounge... I spent most of my twenty hour train ride in this car!

Day #10 -- Sightseer Car 

 Friday night and Saturday, we had a family Christmas get-together.  I had fun setting up and taking this shot!!

Day #11 -- Red & Green

I was listening to the Nutcracker Suite on my trip... thought this was a good way to remember that :)

Day #12 -- The Nutcracker

For those of you that are wondering, I got back from Colorado on Friday afternoon...So good to be home, thanks for all your prayers!

So long for now... I'd love to hear how all of your photos are going, and I'd love to see some, so make sure you show me if you feel so inclined :)              Thanks- Jordan 

Photo-A-Day #9 -- Its time...time for what? Its

Ok, I'll admit, this is one of those pictures that I took because it was 11:43 pm, and I still hadn't taken anything worthwhile... Here's the store behind it!

Day #9 -- Its time...time for what? 

At this moment in history (12:19 am MT), I am sitting in the Denver Train station, awaiting the arrival of the California Zephyr Train #6 which is now scheduled to come in sometime around 3:30 am (over 9 hours late)  I'm guessing by the time most of you read this, it will be old news...but news nonetheless.  So I was sitting here, and it dawned on me, that I still hadn't gotten my photo for the day,... I looked up, and saw this beautiful clock hanging on the wall, and it was showing 11:43 pm... oh my, grab that camera buddy!!! So, now its out for review...

    

    To pass the time, I have had some wonderful company, and then my computer, camera, and head phones, so time is in no way hanging heavy on my hands.    I don't want to spoil the fun of telling you all about the trip later, so I won't give to many details... But, so far, I'm having an awesome trip, and am really looking forward to getting on the train!   If all goes as scheduled, I'll be arriving home sometime Saturday afternoon!   Thanks to all for your prayers, texts, emails, and encouragement, it means a lot to me!   

Till next time ~ Jordan   

Photo-A-Day #8 -- Randomness

Day #8 -- Randomness

If you wonder what this is...well, wonder no more.  Its baled up clothes.  Today I was helping at the New Horizons Thrift Store in Canon City.  Most of the day I was helping my cousin Kelvin bale clothes, yes you read that right.  All the clothes that are ripped, stained, or otherwise unsellable are baled up and recycled.  We did a total of 4 bales, averaging 1,400 lbs each...  Kelvin is also in charge of helping people that come to drop off donations, this also takes a lot of time.

It was a blast, the work, and mostly working with Kelvin.

  

Its hard to believe, but tomorrow starts the long awaited train trip... cheers!!!    I leave the Colorado Springs bus station at 3:55 pm, and my train leaves Denver, CO at 7:10 pm.  

I'm having a really really good trip, thanks to all for your prayers... but, I'm also looking forward to seeing all of you people back home...     till next time ~ Jordan

Photo-A-Day #5, 6, and 7 -- Colorado!

Well, I'm back...  This weekend was very full, but good.  We had the fellowship meetings Friday, Saturday, and Sunday... and in between that.. I didn't have time to to post.   Ask me about details when I get home!    --- anyway, here are the pictures, hope you enjoy!  

Day #5 -- Through a car window... believe it or not!

Day #6 -- Can you tell what I'm thinking?

Day #7 -- Beautiful Colorado -- The Spanish peaks in the morning light

Photo-A-Day #4 -- coffee shop gathering

Day 4, and already running of out inspiration, so my fun and creative brother Joshua, suggested this pose...just love it.   Also, today I posted the same picture three times with a different edit on each...

So, cast your vote in the comment section (I promise this is not politics).

Photo #1

Photo #2

Photo #3

Thanks for your comments!!! -- Jordan    

PS:   I'm leaving for CO at 3:30 tomorrow, I would appreciate your prayers!  Thanks

Photo-A-Day #3 -- excited anticipation...

You can tell whats on my mind lately!!!               

I just got my train tickets in the mail this morning... and It sent me on another round of excitement!!  

excited anticipation...

This afternoon, I was packing and getting everything together and organized (making sure I get all the stuff my parents asked me to take out :), and then of course not forgetting anything myself....  The closer departure time comes, the more excited I get, and its still more then 24 hours away...not sure how tomorrow will go :)    

PS:  So far its been working to post everyday, but that might not be the case in the coming weeks... so if I don't post, rest assured that I am still taking pictures (we hope I am), and that they will make there appearance in due time!  

 Thanks-  Jordan 

Photo-A-Day #2 -- flowers in the winter

"Flowers in the Winter"

"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."

Isaiah 40:8

Photo-A-Day #1 -- baby cuteness

Monday, we spent the evening with Samuels, and I (of course looking for my photo for the day) started snapping pictures... It was a blast taking them, and getting them ready for all of you... 

Of course, there's no way I could post just ONE... :)