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...
What a treat to spend time with five of my favorite ladies and our sewing machines! I worked on projects for more than twelve hours, only breaking to eat and take a brief walk on the beach. I was especially pleased with these cushion covers.
After a busy day, it was very exciting to pack up my sewing machine and drive north with my friend Emily for a weekend in Long Beach, WA. We reached Astoria just after sunset and crossed the Astoria bridge into Washington. The bridge crosses the mouth of the Columbia River and, at 14 miles, is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America.
Presidents' Day, and our annual snow hike at Trillium Lake - one of my favorite days of the year. We invited two other families this year and there were 16 of us all together: 5 adults, ten children and our dog. We were a lively, noisy group - there were lots of snow ball fights amongst the kids all along the 4.5 mile hike - but there were moments when the peacefulness and serenity of our winter surroundings took my breath away.
