Today was cold but clear.   Joni and I went to Des Moines for picture taking..   After going to the river for bird pictures (eagles and ducks) we went to the Arboretum for flower pictures,   The arboretum is a wonderful place to see healthy beautiful plants and also a perfect place for Joni to use her new Nikon lens .   I asked her to take a picture of me when we were ready to leave.    Our last stop was Starbucks for our favorite coffees.  

Today, Joni came to take me to her house so I can go with her to Indianapolis next week. The new bridge on I-35 over the Mighty 'Mo is open. You can see the old bridge next to it, I'm wondering if they are going to tear it down.