The Kmiec Ramblings

We took Cora to the Como Zoo and Conservatory today. We took her to the Omaha zoo several times, when she was an infant. But, this a whole new experience. She ran and ran and ran…the girl has got some serious stamina. While she enjoyed the animals, especially the monkeys, she really enjoyed climbing “things” and playing in the water. After checking out the zoo we explored the conservatory and finished the day with a carousel ride. Not too bad!

Como Zoo and Consevatory

Cora Checking Out Monkeys

Cora Climbed a Bench

Cora Inspecting Foliage

Cora Snacking

Cora Playing in the Koi Pond

Cora and Cheryl in the Japanese Garden

Japanese Garden

Cora Riding the Carousel

It took about 1,000 takes, but we finally got a decent photo of Cora and Adam.  Not a bad way to celebrate the birthday.

Adam and Cora on the Porch

Spent the weekend at the in-laws. Had a great time in and around the pool. I’m telling you, Cora is going to spend a lot of time on the beach when she grows up!

Cora and Diane

Cora in the Pool

Cora and Diane in B&W

Cora in Her Chair

Cora and Diane One More Time

Cora Getting Ready to Dive

The last one is just awesome.  It’s a little over-exposed, but I just love the confidence she has to stand up on the diving board.

I really love shooting with my Nikon D2Hs and 105mm 2.8 VR.  The 105mm is razor sharp and the D2Hs is lightening fast.  You need both to keep up with Cora.

Cora Sticking Her Head Out

Cora Smiling

Cora Smiling Again

Wish I had my camera today. We were at a BBQ today that had an inground pool. Cora decided to try it out on her own and walked right in. We quickly got her out of pool…no harm no foul, but a lot of laughs.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted some Cora photos. It’s been hard to find the time to shoot anymore with me being out of town so often and her always running around. However, we made some time today to enjoy the hot weather. Enjoy.

Cora on the Porch

Cora Examining The Tree

Cora In The Tree

Cora loves the sprinkler. Actually in general she loves water. With the weather hitting near tripple digits today we decided let Cora play in the water. I think it’s safe to say she had a great time.

Also, you’ll notice in the 2nd picture Cora holding a basketball. Yes, she has already decided that basketball will be one of the 3 sports she’ll be playing in high school.

This is what you have to love about kids.  Cora, at 14 months, climbing a tree.  Well she had a little bit of help getting up there, but she’s standing up there all by herself.

Well what a day!  I got to celebrate my second Father’s Day today.  It was a great day.  I started off my holiday by calling my Dad and wishing him a happy Father’s Day.  I got him tickets to see Ringo Starr; not too bad if you ask me :)  From there it was on to watching Cora play around the house.  After all that playing we ate some brunch, opened some presents, and then spent most of the day outside before eating grilled turkey legs courtesy of Don.

Cora was completely pooped by the end of the day.  I tell you, when you have days like this it makes being a father the best job in the world; even if I don’t get paid for it.

This last photo is my favorite.  How the hell can you not love a 14 month old wearing a Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon shirt on Father’s Day.