Nighttime Drive

Dyl and I decided to capture Abilene while she sleeps. We played with the neon lights and visited Masteño, Luis Jiménez's sculpture of a wild horse. Some people believe that Jiménez created these horses as the Horses of the Apocalypse. For those who do not know, Jiménez is the artist of the horse that stands before the Denver International Airport. If your curiosity is peaked, check out Sinister Sites.

Dyl and I searched for sinister sights throughout abilene, but found very little other than a full moon. What we did find was how different recognizable places in Abilene look during the day. The dinosaur looking into the Volkswagon Beatle atop the parking garage for The Grace Museum looked as funny as ever, and Dyl was constantly searching for something to shoot.

Dyl and I visited the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest on South 7th and Amarillo. The church was established in 1883.

Before long, Dyl and I were back on the north side of Abilene shooting the First Baptist Church on North 3rd. We talked and laughed as we photographed the sights. We shared stories over a Dr. Pepper at the North Side Sonic before we decided it was time to call it a night. This evening was a great bonding experience with my baby boy.

Sunset at 103°F

Dyl and I decided to take a drive to the end of the world, or rather, the country, so we could watch the sun set. It was still 103°F, which made for a beautiful sunset. What a nice way to end an evening with my boy.

I also, allowed Dyl to drive to the end of the road. He practically scared the piss out of me when he almost did not stop at the end of the road.

New Tattoo

DJ and I are hanging out here in Midland together. DJ got me this tattoo for Mother's Day. It has the Sun and Moon on it for my children. Damien is my sun, and Dylan is my moon.

So Lonely

I'm stuck here in Midland, once again, alone. I miss my family so much, and I cannot wait until I can get back home to them. Right now, I feel so lonesome, broken, and betrayed. Has everything been a farce?

Paramount Theater

 

Paramount Theater Box Office, Abilene, Texas

The Paramount Theater was built by H.O. Wooten, who was responsible for building The Hotel Wooten. In 1930, the Paramount was finished and opened. Due to the stock market crash, the cost of the construction of the theater was financed by H.O. Wooten himself. Wooten paid a total of $400,000 of his own money to complete the construction. The theater is gorgeous on both the inside and the out. The high ceilings are adorned with twinkling stars and clouds that float across the the theater. The theater is embellished with ornate art deco sconces and hanging light fixtures. This theater is a picture of elegance and would be well worth the money spent to watch a classic flick at. Believe me when I say my photographs do not do the theater justice.

Shooting with DJ

I am so happy for DJ. Every since I first met him, DJ has talked about wanting another Ford Ranger. He had one when he was younger, but there was an accident or something, which is why he no longer has it. Finally, we were able to buy DJ this Ranger. He decided that he would take me around to shoot some shots of the sunset and nature in his pickup. I hope that we will get to do this often. I had so much fun riding around with him, and taking pictures. I always find it is romantic watching the sun go down with the man I love, and I love DJ so much.

Snow Day

Another Snow Day!!!! I don't think that we have seen this much snow in one year for a very, very long time.