Someone put up a ton of bird feeders at work which may seem odd for most, however, working for a institution, specifically one that is the 'guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois', we have many bird-watchers.
Since putting up these feeders, there are birds galore outside and evidently, not just the typical bird, but some rare birds, not typically found outside our windows. Freqently these days, people can be found standing at the window, binoculars in one hand and birder's guide in the other.

I have no idea what birds these happen to be, but thought I'd try to catch a photo or two. I didn't have the correct lens to get a great close-up, but thought I'd try & see what I could get. Better luck next time!

This is supposed to be my year in pictures, but so far I'm not doing a very good job at keeping up with the year! Hang in there...I'll try to do better.

This is a close-up of Aubrey's engagement ring. Right after Thanksgiving she and Gabe got engaged and then January 11th Gabe left for Language School in Guatemala for four months. Congrats Aubrey & Gabe!

I got a tripod a while back and am just now using it along with the timer on my camera. Adam & I had fun trying it out. If nothing else, we each got a new Facebook profile pic! =)

After only working half a day in the last week, today, I must return to work. This is one of my favorite roads as I turn on campus...even if it is the road that leads me work! (same street, different views)
ISO200 f/3.5 1/400

Muncher, this one's for you!

Do not mess with the boy before his coffee! Kidding, Kidding. Although Kabe does appreciate the taste of coffee, we only give him decaf and then, only once in a while....

Just a lazy morning. Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch and cartoons. (technically, this was taken on Sunday morning....)