The Pomranka.Net » blackberry http://www.pomranka.net Life, family & photography from U. City, MO Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:56:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Mother’s Day at the Boathouse http://www.pomranka.net/2010/05/09/mothers-day-at-the-boathouse/ http://www.pomranka.net/2010/05/09/mothers-day-at-the-boathouse/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 01:39:41 +0000 pomranka http://www.pomranka.net/?p=1305 100509-Mothers-Day-Forest-Park-Boathouse-1331

Being that it is Mother’s Day, we started with breakfast in bed, specially made for a real mom.  But once that was over, we had to decide how to spend the rest of the day.  After photographing in Forest Park last Friday evening, the idea came to us to go on a paddle boat ride in Forest Park.

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The timing was great and we walked right up and got on a boat in no time at all.  With ducks keeping us company, we paddled though the small lake and waterways, under bridges until we made it to the Grand Basin of Forest Park with its large fountains and view of the Art Museum.

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It was a really great time and Jennifer repeatedly said she was so happy and could not think of a better way to spend her special day.  I am pretty sure Olivia and Mia enjoyed themselves as well.  After peddling back to the dock, we ate at the Boathouse restaurant, on the edge of the lake.  Really a great day.  I cannot believe we have this wonderful park only a few minutes from our home, and we rarely do anything more than stop by the zoo.  If you ever get the chance to take a paddle boat ride, take it.

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NOTE:  Once again, all of these photos were made with the camera on my Blackberry and adjusted in Lightroom.  I chose this style of post processing because the history of Forest Park, just calls for this look.  See more images on my Flickr page in the Mother’s Day in Forest Park set.

]]> http://www.pomranka.net/2010/05/09/mothers-day-at-the-boathouse/feed/ 0 Is it wrong to drink a beer out of a high school huggie, while watching the kids in a hotel pool? http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/26/is-it-wrong-to-drink-a-beer-out-of-a-high-school-huggie-while-watching-the-kids-in-a-hotel-pool/ http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/26/is-it-wrong-to-drink-a-beer-out-of-a-high-school-huggie-while-watching-the-kids-in-a-hotel-pool/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:29:53 +0000 pomranka http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/26/is-it-wrong-to-drink-a-beer-out-of-a-high-school-huggie-while-watching-the-kids-in-a-hotel-pool/ beer_by_pool

Thanksgiving dinner at the buffet was lovely, but all the kids cared about was finishing and getting to the pool to swim. So, we gave in and pulled out the cooler. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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]]> http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/26/is-it-wrong-to-drink-a-beer-out-of-a-high-school-huggie-while-watching-the-kids-in-a-hotel-pool/feed/ 0 I am fascinated by the leaves on the sidewalks in U. City. http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/18/i-am-fascinated-by-the-leaves-on-the-sidewalks-in-u-city/ http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/18/i-am-fascinated-by-the-leaves-on-the-sidewalks-in-u-city/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:31:07 +0000 pomranka http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/18/i-am-fascinated-by-the-leaves-on-the-sidewalks-in-u-city/ leaves_on_sidewalk

When I walk my dog I recently find myself looking down and wishing I had brought my camera with me to photograph the leaves that cover some of the sidewalks in my neighborhood. The colors and texture fascinate me and I want to capture it. Since I keep forgetting to bring my “good camera” today I decided to use my “best camera” to get a photo. Today, my best camera is my cell phone, since it is the one I have with me. This may not be the best image ever, but I just wanted something to remember the look of the leaves on the sidewalk. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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]]> http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/18/i-am-fascinated-by-the-leaves-on-the-sidewalks-in-u-city/feed/ 0 After working hard to help rake up leaves, the girls get to play. http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/08/after-working-hard-to-help-rake-up-leaves-the-girls-get-to-play/ http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/08/after-working-hard-to-help-rake-up-leaves-the-girls-get-to-play/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:16:48 +0000 pomranka http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/08/after-working-hard-to-help-rake-up-leaves-the-girls-get-to-play/ Our yard is in the shade of a giant dutch Elm tree. It is great in the summer when it keeps the house at least 10 degrees cooler, but in the fall there are a ton of leaves to rake. Fortunately U. City picks up leaves for free and all we have to do is put them in the street. For us, the result is a pretty big pile of leaves. The girls have come to look forward to jumping in the pile and ask when I am going to build the giant leaf pile. The pile is pretty big this year and the girls are getting braver, so instead of just walking into the leaves, they started with falling backwards and moved up to running leaps.

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]]> http://www.pomranka.net/2009/11/08/after-working-hard-to-help-rake-up-leaves-the-girls-get-to-play/feed/ 0 Mia is at her cousin’s softball game. http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/27/mia-is-at-her-cousins-softball-game/ http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/27/mia-is-at-her-cousins-softball-game/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:09:22 +0000 pomranka http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/27/mia-is-at-her-cousins-softball-game/

Just a quick little snap form my phone of Mia hanging out watching her cousin play softball.

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Updated: 12/19/2009

]]> http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/27/mia-is-at-her-cousins-softball-game/feed/ 0 It is 99 degrees in the shade & I am photographing softball. http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/27/it-is-99-degrees-in-the-shade-i-am-photographing-softball/ http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/27/it-is-99-degrees-in-the-shade-i-am-photographing-softball/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:20:59 +0000 pomranka http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/27/it-is-99-degrees-in-the-shade-i-am-photographing-softball/

The weather was hot as can be, but photographing Katie’s softball games was a lot of fun!

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Updated 12/19/2009

]]> http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/27/it-is-99-degrees-in-the-shade-i-am-photographing-softball/feed/ 0 Grilling some ‘shrooms. http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/21/grilling-some-shrooms/ http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/21/grilling-some-shrooms/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:58:32 +0000 pomranka http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/21/grilling-some-shrooms/

Big old mushrooms on the grill make for a wonderful burger substitute.

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Updated 12/23/2009

]]> http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/21/grilling-some-shrooms/feed/ 0 Mia at the Buddy Walk. So much for the walking part. http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/14/mia-at-the-buddy-walk-so-much-for-the-walking-part/ http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/14/mia-at-the-buddy-walk-so-much-for-the-walking-part/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:09:03 +0000 pomranka http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/14/mia-at-the-buddy-walk-so-much-for-the-walking-part/

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Updated 12/23/2009

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Here we are walking in the Race For The Cure

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]]> http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/13/jackson-park-brownie-troop-1232-walking-for-a-cure/feed/ 0 We made it to the race with our team: Brownies 4 Boobies. (pic) http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/13/we-made-it-to-the-race-with-our-team-brownies-4-boobies-pic/ http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/13/we-made-it-to-the-race-with-our-team-brownies-4-boobies-pic/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:15:21 +0000 pomranka http://www.pomranka.net/2009/06/13/we-made-it-to-the-race-with-our-team-brownies-4-boobies-pic/

Olivia was proud to model her shrit and be a Brownie 4 Boobies at the Race For The Cure

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