Photo Blogging Challenge (September 2024): Experiences

Life is about experiences.

I think those of you who take part in this challenge know that many (if not most) of my experiences over the past three-and-a-half years include Harper.

This month, certainly, is no exception to that rule.

Alas, I’ve tried to put a few other things in it as it was a month of some fun experiences.

Life is awful short. In the big scheme of the world, we’re a speck of dust. So we may as well make the most of our time here and who knows what happens beyond. I’ve tried to get better about that — and I keep trying to improve myself with experiencing different aspects of life. Though I didn’t really do any major trips this summer or fall, as I’ve done in the past, I have tried to make sure I got to see and do different things.

One thing I do each year is try to take some time off around my birthday. This year was no different and during that time, Harper and I took in two baseball games, I met up with a former co-worker for one of them, and I saw the Phillies (unfortunately without Harper) clinch the NL East.

Harper and I have continued to explore and experience the world and it’s been wonderful doing so.

So what did you experience this month? It’s always fun to look through the eyes of others!

Anyway, onward. Here’s my five for September!

1. On the field

One thing I like to do around my birthday is baseball. This year included Harper’s first “Pup in the Park” at a major league stadium! I met with a former co-worker and went to a Washington Nationals game. Harper did exceptionally well and enjoyed herself. She even got an extra portion of a hot dog as it was too late after I bought my normal two (she gets one as well) that I realized how big they were. I couldn’t make it through all of mine, so she happily pitched in. After the game, they set up the field for a pup parade, and we had the chance to walk the outskirts of the field. It truly was a fun experience! She loved it! We’ve done this at minor league stadiums before, but at an MLB stadium was very cool!

2. Sunset over the field

The second night of our mini-trip took us to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and a minor league game. One cool thing about going to games in September is the lighting is usually different. The sun setting over the field was really wonderful. Our seats gave an awesome vantage point. I really love baseball and I love that Harper gets to experience it with me.

3. New ball

Fun story. Again, at Harrisburg. Harper has gotten balls at games before. I had to do this in two photos. I went to the team store to get my passport stamp and despite a friend being with me, I decided to take Harper with me to the store. When I got in there, a young lad asked if he could pet her. Of course, I said Then he asked if he could give her this ball (a foul ball he got). It seems he had gotten 4-5 balls that day and he was just giving them away to kids and dogs. She carried it back to the seats and was so proud of it!

4. Blackstone fun

Though I probably don’t use it as much as I should, I’ve been having a blast cooking with my Blackstone. It’s a fun experience to learn the speed and the heat etc. This was a breakfast at night meal. The potatoes were with a parmesan ranch, which made them delightful.

5. Get lost

I have found as I get older, I am definitely way more interested in flat and somewhat paved trails. It’s nicer on my knees, that’s for sure. So when I travel with Harper, I try to find rail trails or anything else we can have a good walk. This was in Pennsylvania and we enjoyed a mile and a half or so walk, which included this creek. Harper, of course, had to wade in and enjoy the coolness!

BONUS PHOTOS

I couldn’t just stop at five. This first one was at a dock diving competition. We figured the best way to attack it and Harper had a qualifying jump! She made it 7 feet, 3 inches! It was truly wonderful and she had a blast! I did, too. A great experience.

Second bonus

After the Phillies game, I had the chance to meet Cody Bellinger of the Cubs. A really cool experience. Super thankful to my brother and his girlfriend as it was through them where I got this experience! Bad lighting on this photo, unfortunately!

There’s my five (plus bonuses) and let’s see what you came up with! If you took part in this month’s challenge, make sure to link up below.

And for those of you who participated, make sure you try and get to other people’s blogs and comment (here, too!).

Let’s continue to grow this challenge and have a strong community. Come back and check out the others who link later on, too! NOTE: We have a Facebook group for those who participate in the challenge and are interested. I’ll post any announcements there and hopefully it can be a place where things are discussed and some interaction etc. You can access it here.

** CHALLENGE CHANGE **

From this point forward, I am going to do the next theme at the bottom of each linkup. Also, the posting date will now be the first of each month, thus giving you the entire month to take the photos etc.

That means it’s a one-stop shop! Hopefully this helps out with everybody.

So, below is the linkup for June. Make sure you drop your link there.

OK, so it’s time to keep on moving! And just like that, it’s October! And our theme for the month? It’s fall, y’all! Interpret as you see fit!! I hope you all have fun with this theme! Remember to come back on (hopefully) November 1 to link up and check out the theme for that month! I’ve set a calendar reminder for me, so let’s see if that works!

Photo Blogging Challenge: September 2024 results

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