Relaxing Drive

It's always nice when one can just sit back and enjoy the ride. :-)  Rosana has been coming with me of late as I stroll around the country side of North Alabama on inspections. 

We were headed home after a long day that had taken us from Huntsville, to Decatur, to west of Cullman, to Arab, and east to Crossville at the end of the day. 

The sun was setting as we crossed Guntersville Lake.

I couldn't take my eyes off the peacefulness of the boat docks along 431 north of Guntersville. :-)

Nice way to end a long, busy, and enjoyable day with some pretty good company!  :-)

Justin's Big Night

Justin had a birthday about a week ago (too much activity to get the shots posted until now, sorry). But it was a BIG family gettogether at the Foroughi Fun House and Resort!

He got some great presents... but one of the very bestest ones was obviously one that took the least room....CASH!!!!
The winning present appeared to be a liquid-fueled rocket that was assembled in the Foroughi's rocket preparation chamber, I am sure much to the delight of the facility manager (Diana) - Ha!

once assembly was complete, pre-launch preparations and fueling continued down range, i.e., just off the back porch in front of a throng of onlookers.


Countdown was not too accurate, and the photo staging area was a long-way off due to the potential of lauch debris striking the camera and photographer...and the recovery crew of brothers and uncles and had a great time.

As the evening wound down, we all retreated to the launch complex lounge for family silliness, and togetherness.

It is pretty much guaranteed that there will be more such happy gatherings:-)

Some More Little Buddies

I frequently send Jameh and Taleh these images as I travel around from farm-to-farm, and I just wanted to share the little delights with y'all.

Guess which one Jameh liked best...and I thought it a little freeky that the butterfly was looking at me while I was looking at him looking at me........