Day by Day 365: October 2012

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...

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Day 303: Duck for President

David and Noah went to the theater this afternoon to see this topical play. Noah told me that the animal characters were "really people, just dressed up like animals". He was also very proud to have his program signed after the show by the actors.

Day 302: Soccer in the mud

Five soccer games today: Johnny refereed two, and the Strikers (Anna), the Spartans (Johnny and Daniel) and the Thunderbolts (Noah) were all winners this week! Johnny and Daniel's game was REALLY muddy, which of course, made it all the more fun.

Day 301: The Corn Maze in the dark

I did not take this picture. I was supposed to go with the youth group on our annual trip to the corn maze at night but I took some medication this afternoon which meant I couldn't drive. So David went in my place and took some great pictures. I love this one of a couple of our youth group girls reading the corn maze clues by the light of their cell phones.

Day 300: Christmas Carols

Too early? Perhaps! But I am thrilled to be singing in a choir again after twelve years or so (exactly corresponding to the advent of children!). I am joining our extraordinarily good church choir when they sing at The Grotto Festival of Carols in early December and am loving the rehearsals.

Day 299: Sugar Plum Fairy

Daniel and I are learning "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" as a piano duet. We both have to work on making sure it is not "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Elephant" but at least we are making good progress with the notes!

Day 298: A pleasant surprise

To be perfectly honest, neither David nor I especially wanted a cat but we really love Harry and are very happy that he is now part of our family.

Day 297: Pumpkin Kitty

One of the splendid creations from yesterday's pumpkin carving session...

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Day 296: Pumpkin carving

The rain held off and the kids spent the afternoon carving their pumpkins with their beloved Miss Sarah.

Day 295: A visit to the Pumpkin Patch

The rule is: if you can carry it yourself, you can take it home.

Day 294: Movie Night

We thought it was about time we introduced the boys to the delights of Indiana Jones...

Day 293: Updated iPad

I just updated my iPad and I love this new "World Clock" application - I have been adding the locations of people around the world I think of all the time.

Day 292: Bible in 90 Days

Many of us at church are taking part in a "Bible in 90 days" reading program. I am keeping up (just) and reached Nehemiah today - this is one of my favorite books of the Bible.

Day 291: Finished project

Anna completed this sewing project today. I am so happy she enjoyed working on it.

Day 290: In my classroom

I spend a lot of time in my French classroom - fortunately, I like it very much and am loving teaching French.

Day 289: Soccer in the rain

This was Anna's soccer team at the end of their first practice in the rain - they had so much fun!

Day 288: Apples

Today was our annual trip to the apple orchard - one of my favorite days of the year!

Day 287: Go Thunderbolts!

Noah is loving his first season of soccer and he is really fun to watch.

Day 286: More pumpkins

We have been acquiring more pumpkins for our porch.

Day 285: Woo Hoo!

I am SO excited! I have to buy new clothes!

Day 284: Stripy tights

I can't believe that this is the only picture I took today but it is... I do love these stripy tights though...

Day 283: St Augustine's Confessions

Just a little light reading today...

Day 282: Late night listening

This was what I was listening to on my iPad while I tried desperately to get my grading completed...

Day 281: Chicken soup

I stayed in bed all day today with all-over aches and chills. Can't remember the last time I felt so sick. At the end of the day what I really craved was chicken soup with garlic and ginger, so I hauled myself downstairs to make it and it was just as restorative as I had hoped.

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