Flying Home

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 9mm, f/2.8, 1/290 sec, ISO25
“O’Hare” Chicago, 2026

Today we made our way back home to Texas. Our route took us through Chicago first, and we got to fly over Lake Michigan for a bit. The water was this gorgeous emerald color – I had to do a double take! Honestly, it could have passed for the Caribbean. Nobody tell the tourists. 😄🌊

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 2.2200000286119mm, f/2.2, 1/4400 sec, ISO50
“Lake Michigan” 2026
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“Approaching O’Hare” Chicago, 2026
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“High Above” Midwest US, 2026

Semi-Finals Day in Dayton

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“Semi-Finals” Dayton, 2026

Today was semi-finals for the WGI championships, and it was our first time seeing Koa perform his show with Broken City. It was fantastic! I really enjoyed it, and honestly, all those kids are so talented. They should all be very proud. 🥁😊

Dayton Bound: Koa’s Final Season

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“Broken City” Dayton, 2026

We flew out to Dayton, Ohio today for the WGI Finals to watch Koa perform. This is his last season of competitive percussion — he’s aging out, so this one feels a little extra special. We make it to Finals every year to cheer him on, and this time is no different. I hope he soaks up every moment of these last few shows! 🥁🎉

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/7100 sec, ISO80
“Ohio Sky” Dayton, 2026

Burger Nite

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“Burger Time” Cedar Park, 2026

Tonight Bay and I ordered burgers. We usually hit up In-N-Out, but this time we went with P. Terry’s, a local chain here in the Austin area. I really like their burgers, and honestly their fries edge out In-N-Out’s for me. 🍔 Not that I have anything against In-N-Out’s fries either. I like those too. Just a slight nod to P. Terry’s on that front. 😄