Day by Day 365

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!

Friday, November 11, 2011

Day 315: Veterans' Day Parade

The kids and I have just become part of a newly formed Camp Fire group in our neighborhood (kind of like Scouts, but co-ed, and in this case, with a wide age-range so we can all be in it together). Our first official activity was to march in today's parade in honor of the Veterans. Here is part of the group just before we set off, very cold, but still smiling!

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Day 314: Full Moon

Well, I took a beautiful picture of one of my Christmas cakes which I finished today in time for the bazaar on Saturday BUT then Anna pointed out tonight's full moon. I was thrilled with how this photo turned out.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Day 313: Bird Feeder

Noah and I moved the bird feeder across the yard. Its former position made it too easy for the squirrels to eat all the bird seed; its new location is perfect for us to watch the birds from the kitchen window.

Day 312: New Jeans

Buying a new pair of jeans is one of life's great pleasures.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Day 311: Last soccer practice of the season

At the boys' first soccer practice back in August, it was unbearably hot and the team had a water fight at the end of the session. At this last practice, the coach brought these glow rings, so the team could continue practicing in the dark.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Day 310: Recital

Daniel played the Minuet in G beautifully this afternoon at a recital. He modestly credited the piano for the lovely sound - the price tag on the piano was $115,900, so it was an excellent instrument - but he did a wonderful job too!

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Day 309: Bird feeders

Today we had a craft morning for kids from church, making all kinds of great things for the church bazaar next Saturday. We painted pots and Christmas tree decorations, made tied blankets, baked dog treats and put together these bird feeders (ice cream cones, peanut butter, Cheerios and bird seed).