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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Friday, November 18, 2011

Day 322: Turkey song

Noah's preschool held a Thanksgiving lunch today, followed by entertainment. Noah's class wore their native American outfits and sang a very cute song about turkeys.

Day 321: Band concert

Here is Johnny at the end of his first ever band concert. 

Day 320: Gloves

I completely reorganized and tidied our closet under the stairs today but was alarmed to discover at least a dozen unmatched gloves and mittens. I will keep them in the hope of locating their partners!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Day 319: Robot

Daniel built this robot, which moves around and brushes the floor. Unfortunately I don't think it will mean my sweeping-the-floor days are over...

Day 318: Student Store

This is where I start my Monday mornings: volunteering at the student store at Parkrose Middle School.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Day 317: I love the autumn

Have I mentioned that this is my favorite time of year? The colors have been especially spectacular this year.

Day 316: Christmas Bazaar

One of our favorite days of the year: our church's annual Christmas bazaar. Here is the table with the items made by the children, with the fabulous quilt to be raffled in the background.