Travis Williams

Mall of America Weekend

Travis Williams — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:42:25 +0000

We flew up to Minneapolis a couple of weekends ago and hung out at the Water Park of America and the Mall of America. I used my iPhone to make this pano of the amusement park inside the mall.

Grace Point Church Pre-Camp 2010

Travis Williams — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:20:36 +0000

Our church just finished children’s day camp. We had over 200 kids and 200 workers that made this week happen. Lizzy worked at pre-camp which was for all of the kids that were too young for camp and their parents were volunteers. Jackson and Maggie participated since Lizzy was working. These are some of the pictures that I found of them from the week.

Storm Clouds Using Pro HDR

Travis Williams — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:09:43 +0000

I used Pro HDR on my iPhone 4 to shoot these clouds looking South of Pea Ridge, AR.

Storm Pano

Travis Williams — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:05:19 +0000

I used the Pano app on my iPhone to take this looking to the South of Pea Ridge, AR.

Daddy and Daughter Date Night

Travis Williams — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:18:06 +0000

Maggie and I went to the Bentonville square while Jackson had a swim lesson. I snapped this cute picture of her in the grass.

A Bigger Boy Bed

Travis Williams — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:10:59 +0000

Jackson upgraded to a twin bed tonight. He gave me a demo of the proper usage.

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Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

Travis Williams — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:24:17 +0000

Jackson is taking swim lessons in Bentonville. Today was “safety” day so they just walked around the pool and learned rules such as don’t run. So far I am feeling pretty ripped off by the Red Cross. $69 is a lot of money to pay for what they are calling swim lessons. We are getting a new instructor next week that will hopefully be better with the kids.

We let Jackson play in the raindrop pool for a few minutes since he didn’t get to be in the pool during his lesson today.

Stormy Morning

Travis Williams — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:58:57 +0000

Sorry for the low quality but all I had was my iPhone.

Iconic Rogers – Susie Q Malt Shop

Travis Williams — Thu, 27 May 2010 03:43:04 +0000

Susie Q Malt Shop is well know throughout NWA for its burgers and shakes. I really like their old sign so I took this shot today.

Storm Over Embassy

Travis Williams — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:08:16 +0000

We had a storm roll through a few hours ago that really lit up the sky as it was leaving. I took this shot of the remnants of the storm over the Embassy Suites hotel from the parking of the Target store in Rogers, AR.

2 Year Old Randomness

Travis Williams — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:05:20 +0000

Life with a two year old can be exciting at times. Weather he is swinging a bat or saying things that have nothing to do with the situation, you are bound to get some entertainment or possibly injury. Jackson combined the two yesterday by playing baseball at my office. He had a nice hit and then decided to tell me that he has a hot tub.

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Maggie’s Photo Shoot

Travis Williams — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:21:25 +0000

Here are a few pics from Maggie’s photo shoot at the office yesterday.

My Little Magpie

Travis Williams — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:59:55 +0000

Maggie is 5 1/2 months old now and will be part of this Sunday’s baby dedication service at church. We decided on on this picture for them to use during the service.

Lizzy’s Plan To Starve Me

Travis Williams — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:25:56 +0000

I was given notice that I am on a diet for at least the next two weeks. Lizzy talked to her trainer about it and here is what I will be eating for the next 14 days. I am only allowed to drink water.

Breakfast

9 Egg Whites
1/2 Cup Oatmeal w/ Cinnamon

Morning Snack

Pick one of the following:
String Cheese
Almonds
Pork Rinds
Lunchmeat
Beef Jerky
Protein Shake

Lunch

4-6 oz Grilled or Baked Chicken Breast
Leafy Greens

Afternoon Snack

Pick one of the following:
String Cheese
Almonds
Pork Rinds
Lunchmeat
Beef Jerky
Protein Shake

Supper

4-6 oz Grilled or Baked Chicken Breast
Leafy Greens
1/2 Cup Brown Rice

I also have to exercise everyday. I guess now would be a good time to start my P90X.

Baseball and Rolling Over

Travis Williams — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:38:03 +0000

We wanted to get a video of Maggie rolling over but Jackson decided to get in on the action with his sister.

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Peachtree at the Lane

Travis Williams — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 02:25:20 +0000

We have some intriguing old buildings in NWA but this is one of my favorites. It is located in downtown Rogers, AR. It has been known by many names but is currently known as Peachtree at the Lane.

From the Rogers Historical Museum:

Built in 1928 as the Lane Hotel for Little Rock owner S.A. Lane, this five-story structure was advertised as the first fireproof building in Arkansas. John Parks Almand designed the Spanish Colonial style building, which cost $150,000 to build. One-time occupants of the Lane included aviator Amelia Earhart, boxer Jack Dempsey, and actor Errol Flynn.

In 1935 Earl Harris of the Harris Bakery bought the building and changed the name to the Harris Hotel, which was known as the “Palace of the Ozarks.” The Orchard Room, added to the back of the hotel around 1939, was a popular restaurant.

From 1948 to 1963 Warren Felker and the Arkansas Hotel Company ran the property as The Hotel Arkansas. In 1967 the Defenders of the Christian Faith bought the building and opened it as The Defender’s Townhouse, beginning the building’s use as a retirement home. In 1977 Joe and Dera Keen bought it and renamed it the Rogers Townhouse. Since 1999 it has been known as the Peachtree at the Lane.

The Other Member of the Family

Travis Williams — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:38:48 +0000

This is the member of the family that you don’t hear much about. Her name is Skeeter Bean and she is a Miniature Dachshund that weighs in at about 9 lbs. Lizzy and I got her in October 2005.

Brother and Sister

Travis Williams — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:07:03 +0000

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Amazing Clouds

Travis Williams — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:12:10 +0000

I snapped this today as I was leaving the office. I did zero color correction on this.

2009 Jack-Jack Flashback

Travis Williams — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:10:25 +0000

This is one of my favorite pictures of Jackson. It was taken right after he started smiling for pictures.

Happy Easter From the Williams

Travis Williams — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:43:50 +0000

We celebrated Easter 2010 with great church services, lunch at P.F. Chang’s and an afternoon at the park.

Sweet Saturday

Travis Williams — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 21:06:57 +0000

We had some great weather in NWA today and decided to take advantage of it. This morning we did a couple of Easter events in the area before we headed down to the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market.

Shattered

Travis Williams — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:09:34 +0000

“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” – Helen Keller

Fastball

Travis Williams — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:36:53 +0000

Jackson is only two but he has a crazy obsession with baseball. Every morning he comes in our room carrying his bat and ball ready to play. He has developed a pretty decent throwing motion and has a good bit of velocity on his pitch. He has picked up most of it on his own from going to a lot of Northwest Arkansas Naturals games and watching a little baseball on TV. He lifts his leg just like the pitchers that he watches.

Down On the Farm Redux

Travis Williams — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:35:18 +0000

I recently posted a pano of an old barn in the area. Although I liked the shot, I wasn’t happy with the clear sky and wished for some clouds. A few days later we had some awesome clouds overhead so I went back to try again. This is what I was able to shoot.