Inspired by my dear friend Allison, I took up the challenge to take a photo each day in 2011 to document my life. I embarked on this with some trepidation (I was not sure I would remember to take a picture every day), and with some curiosity: I didn't have a plan for this project and I was excited to see how it would evolve. What would my life look like, day by day, throughout one year?

Well, one year on, I am addicted to this project. I already took a lot of photos of my children but I have loved the way the 365 challenge has disciplined me to think about and appreciate EVERY SINGLE day - and the precious moments in every day that in the past have flown by unnoticed... I am thrilled to continue with this blog in 2012 - although it really should be retitled: Day by Day 366! Looking forward to a new year...

Just click on any picture to see it enlarged!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Day 353: Visiting Santa

Today is my birthday! When I was a child, I really disliked having a birthday so close to Christmas, but now that I am grown up, I LOVE it. It has become a birthday tradition for our family to celebrate my birthday by going into downtown Portland and doing Christmassy activities. We visit Santa at the mall and the huge tree in Pioneer Courthouse Square and savor the festive atmosphere. This year, we finished the day by getting Voodoo Doughnuts (yum!) and enjoying the beautiful lights of Peacock Lane. A perfect birthday with my family!
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  1. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    That sounds like a really great day. :) Those decorated houses look like the sort of thing it would be great to visit, but not at all good to live near. Do they also raise money for charity? I know some festive lights displays do.
    Sarah

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