Stories Through Photos

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While in #nola #photooftheday #butterfly #butterflies #audobonsociety #audoboninsectarium #insect #naturephotography #nature #naturelovers (at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmuU4O0AhLH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=71rmpr53zsgm

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View on the way to Weatherford. #oklahoma #oklifestyle #oklahomaskies #oklahomaweather #collegebound #nature #naturephotography #swosu (at Watonga, Oklahoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmjF2qugm1M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jcnshosev889

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The Weeping Angel of New Orleans #weepingangels #weepingangel #angel #nola #neworleans #cemetery #cemeteryphotography #statue #tomb #photooftheday (at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral HM) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmiyQVgAV2H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j85zt8nxjk2g

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My baby isn’t a baby anymore. I am so beyond proud of this kid, and I am thrilled he will be taking his music to the next level. One chapter has closed and a new one has opened. A new chapter filled with opportunity, possibilities, and adventure. I can’t wait to see what this child does! #oklahoma #swosu #bulldog #bulldogs #college #collegelife #newchapter #band #musicislife #musician #trumpetplayer #newadventures (at Southwestern Oklahoma State University) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmg2aAtAzxi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1si6dx6oyyd2k

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View on the way to OKC #myoklahoma #oklifestyle #oklahoma #prettysky #cloudy #oklahomaskies #nature #i35

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One of the great moments from our #nola trip. Where else will you see a couple get married while you’re on a cemetery tour? #wedding #marriage #nolawedding #jacksonsquarepark #frenchquarter #cemeterytour #history #memories #love #photooftheday #rainyday #rainywedding

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Dear Rorybug, this morning, I introduced my new friends to the other toys and told the story of our adventure. Everyone was excited to hear all of the things I got to do. Hammerhead was green with envy about the trip to the aquarium, and I know Maco will be too. I think zombie cat and baby voodoo are already quick friends. Our new friends are making plans for our first “Bucket Gras” so they can show everyone how they play New Orleans style. I think Anubis wants to join in the fun, but he’s pestering grandma right now. I think he’s been really lonely this week. I’m going to go hang out with the guys now. I didn’t realize how much I missed everyone. It was a great trip, but I’m glad to be gone. Love, Bob Dashboard Zombie #theresnoplacelikehome #zombie #zombies #zombievacation #nola #voodoo #babyvoodoo #toys #toybucket #newfriends #oldfriends #anubis

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Dear Rorybug, we made it home! It feels so good to be out of the car. Grandma told me that I can sleep in her room tonight and I don’t have to go back to the toy bucket. We gave your daddy his gifts from #nola and have yours and your mommy’s waiting for you. Your daddy got an alligator tooth necklace and a “Darth Gator” shirt. I think it’s goodnight for now. We are all beyond exhausted. See you soon! Love, Bob Dashboard Zombie #homesweethome #home #zombie #zombies #zombievacation #allgoodthingsmustcometoaend #theresnoplacelikehome #sleepy #tired #goodnight

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Dear Rorybug, we made it back to Oklahoma!!! It’s been a very long trip, or so they tell me. I slept for a lot of it. Tonight we will hang out with Uncle Brenden and Auntie Nick Nack before we gone home tomorrow. I think everyone is looking forward to sleeping in their own bed. I’m ready to catch up with everyone at home and watch some Shark Week DVD’s with Maco and Hammerhead. I can’t wait to see you!!! Grandma is going to let me build a scrapbook of my journey and I think I’m going to call it “The Road Chronicles of Bob Dashboard Zombie”. The dedication will of course be to you! Hurry home, I know I am! Love, Bob Dashboard Zombie #vacation #homewardbound #goodbyenola #zombievacation #zombie #zombies #oklahoma #myoklahoma #oklifestyle #vacation #sharkweek #sharks #scrapbooking #roadchronicles #homesweethome (at Arkansas/Oklahoma State Line)

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Dear Rorybug, hi baby girl! It’s grandma. I caught a pic of Bob sleeping. This trip really wore him out. Having never ventured very far from home, he was excited to see and do so many things. He made some new friends, but can’t wait to get home to you, and to tell all of his other toy friends about his adventure. He is also bringing some new friends home. I’m sure he will help them adjust from New Orleans life to small town Oklahoma life. We are currently in Arkansas and will be at Gma’s this afternoon. Love you!! #zombie #zombies #zombievacation #zombienaptime #goodbyenola #homewardbound #vacation

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Dear Rorybug, we made a quick stop in Mississippi to grab a geocache for that state and for a quick break. It was cool finding a cache on this little train. We will be on the road for awhile now. We won’t stop again until we take a break for lunch. #goodbyenola #theresnoplacelikehome #roadtrip #zombievacation #zombie #mississippi #geocaching #geocache #cache #geocachingadventures #train #choochoo (at McComb, Mississippi)

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#nola #stlouiscemetery #stlouiscemeteryno1 #cemetery #cemeterytour #cemeteryphotography #tomb #abovegroundtombs #grave #neworleans (at St Louis Cemetery Number One, Basin St)

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Dear Rorybug, we are officially homeward bound. I will miss New Orleans, the history, the culture, the music, the food. It’s such a great place to come. But I kiss you more and can’t wait to see you when we both get home. I will try to share some fun from the road posts, but after such a long week, I may sleep like the dead for part of the trip. Goodbye, New Orleans!!! #nola #neworleans #homewardbound #vacation #zombie #zombievacation #roadtrip #theresnoplacelikehome #goodbye #goodbyenola (at New Orleans, Louisiana)

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#nolahistory #history #nola #stlouiscemetery #cemetery #cemeterytour #cemeteryphotography

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Building down the block from our hotel. NOLA is lovely at night. #nola #nolanightlife #warehousedistrict #architecture #architecturephotography #nighttime #culture #photooftheday #nofilter (at New Orleans, Louisiana)

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See Rorybug, today we did a cemetery tour and visited St Louis number one and saw the graves of Madame Laveau and Nicholas Cage, the latter of course is unoccupied. The history given on the tour was truly amazing to learn. The cemetery was somewhat flooded because it rained during the tour, but it just added to th atmosphere. There was a mother she brought her kids on the tour and one of them was little. He was miserable the whole time, which is why grandma and Paws didn’t bring you on this vacation. They didn’t want you to be tired and miserable. We will be heading back to Oklahoma tomorrow. I can’t wait to see you! Love, Bob Dashboard Zombie. #neworleans #frenchquarter #vacation #zombie #zombies #zombievacation #cemetery #cemeterytour #nola #madamelaveau #voodoo #history #nolahistory (at St Louis Cemetery Number One, Basin St)

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Dear Rorybug, in spite of the rain making an appearance a few times, we had an amazing day with brilliant music and exceptional food. Getting to hear so much jazz and blues perdormed live by such talented musicians was one of the greatest experiences ever! Then to top it off by going to the number one rates restaurant in New Orleans, the human tastebuds danced in delight. To see each of your uncles in their elements today, Jeremiah at the festival, and Tristan at Herbsaint, it was worth being here. One more day of fun and then we are heading home. I can’t wait to see you and show you the fun stuff we picked up for you. I’ve missed you and am ready to be clutched in your tiny fist again. I even miss the drool on my head! Love, Bob Dashboard Zombie #zombievacation #zombies #zombie #nola #summerfest #satchmo #festival #jazz #blues #herbsaint #culinary #food #vacation #amazing #music #frenchquarter #neworleans (at New Orleans, Louisiana)