Yesterday, my father (Wil Bloy), brother (Steve Bloy) and I went to Miller Park for a Brewers game.

The Brewers didn’t play very well, but we had fun hanging out at the ballpark — well, once we finally figured out how to get to our seats.

I could have spent hours walking around the old building and taking photos,

In keeping with the site’s historic nature, I decided to post these in sepia-toned black and white.

Many of the old fixtures, like the sliding metal exit door with counterweight, are still a part of the former factory building.

When my father (Wilmer Bloy) and I were in Minneapolis last weekend, we went to Minnehaha Falls, which is in the city, along side the Mississippi River.

It was a gorgeous day. We weren’t the only ones enjoying the view and shooting some pics.

We wanted to visit while Art-a-Whirl (the largest open studio and gallery tour in the U.S.) was going on. It was great to see what that was about, and check out her studio.

Most of what she works on these days are the beautiful jewelry she creates.

She also does some painting.

Her studio space (which is in an old factory) is perfect for creating and showcasing her art.

My favorite of Barbra’s creations are the mandalas she paints, like the one above.

We decided to hike around Kettle Pond, a small conservation park just a half a block from Steve’s house.

There’s something about a bare tree that I find very beautiful.

Steve Bloy leads the pack above.

There was a pair of mallard ducks in the pond, probably looking for a good spot to raise a family.

The city did a nice job with this park (they “renovated” the area last year). What a nice way to experience nature, right in the neighborhood.

My sister Barbra and my father Wil. Taken on Thanksgiving Day at Mondovi, Wisconsin.

Taken at a small family gathering yesterday. From left to right, Wil Bloy, myself, Chris Davis (née Bloy), Barbra Bloy, Steve Bloy.

Pictured here are four Bloy cousins. From left to right: James Bloy, Wilmer Bloy, Janette McCormick (née Bloy) and Ruth Zeppelin (née Bloy).

Unfortunately, there are no shots of the two of us together.
We should have taken a few of those.

Update: July 26, 2008
Today Dad and I exchanged pictures of our trip. He took this nicely composed shot of me with his camera.

When you drive through the park, it’s difficult to keep your eyes on the road as scenic views emerge.

Our destination for the first day was Cades Cove, a valley surrounded by the mountains.

We were there on a Sunday, with a lot of other tourists.

As you drive through the Smokies, there are countless scenic views along the roadway, like Meigs Falls below.