Project 52 Wk 51

"festive"

Only 1 more week and we will be wrapping up project 52.  This has been an amazing journey and am so thankful for the opportunity to learn/grow alongside so many amazing photographers in 2012.  Don't miss this weeks festive photos! Up next is the amazing:Heather Robinson - Durham, NC

http://heatherrobinsonphotography.blogspot.com/2012/12/52-wednesdays-week-51-festive.html

Project 52 Wk 50

                                                                    "lights"

This week I decided to photograph one full day in my life, while focusing on using "light" in a variety of ways.  

Playground Adventures

Don't miss out on what this fabulous photographer has in store for this week: Karen Porter - Austin TX Photographer - http://www.karenporterphotography.com/index.php/lights-52-wednesdays-50/

Project 52 Wk 49

"motion"

My goal for this week was to play around with a slower shutter speed (something i've never really tried before) and try to capture the activity of my kids.  Instead, I ended up with a sleeping baby.  Children sure do look angelic while they sleep don't they? 

Next up this week is the incredible:  Heather Robinson - Durham, NC

http://heatherrobinsonphotography.blogspot.com/2012/12/52-wednesdays-week-49-motion.html

Project 52 Wk 48

"small"

I caught this expression on my lil guys face while watching the elephants at the zoo.  I think he was feeling "small"...

  Each photographer in this group is so creative and talented, always stretching my imagination.  Next up is the incredibly inspiring: Amy Grace, A Beautiful Life Photo, San Diego, CA

http://www.abeautifullifephoto.com/blog/2012/12/04/fifty-two-wednesdays-week-forty-eight/

Project 52 Wk 47

"gratitude"

All month long we have been working on our thankful tree.  Everyday, we would put up something we are thankful for.  The things my three year old came up with were priceless:  train tables, choo choos, chicken, himself...we had to beg him to say mommy and daddy.  I am looking forward to making this a tradition and getting a picture of the boys by their thankful tree every year.  

I am so thankful for this amazing group of photographers that I get to be a part of.  Each one has been so encouraging to me on this photography journey.  Be sure to follow the blog circle to the talented:  Pamela Joye- Salem,MA

Project 52 Wk 46

"RED"

I spy something with my little eyes and the color is...RED!  We love playing this game in our house, can you find the red in each photo?  My brothers are in town for thanksgiving and so we decided to go explore a  local museum.  As you can probably see, my boys have their uncles wrapped around their fingers.  

notice the red sign...typical uncle luke

our little "red" completely mesmerized 

we found the perfect spot for this weeks theme!

Don't stop here! You are in for a treat this week because up next is the fabulous:Elaine melko, Chicago IL

http://melkophoto.com/blog/?p=504

Project 52 Wk 45

"history"

This week we had a blast discovering a new piece of history in Cincinnati.  The Unmuseum is part of the Contemporary Arts Center, it is a gallery of interactive art designed for children and families to enjoy.   One of the neatest art pieces was the giant elephant that has lots of sensory drawers to open.  Some drawers make sounds (like telephones ringing), other drawers blow air out of them.  This is a must see if you are ever in Cincinnati.  

Next up this week is the incredible: Karen Porter - Austin TX Photographer - http://www.karenporterphotography.com/index.php/history-52-wednesdays-45/

Project 52 Wk 43

"sweet"

Shopping in the candy aisle... I only wish I would have been braver and caught a few more. 

HapPy HaLLoWEen!

I am so looking forward to viewing everyone's interpretation of this theme.  Follow the blog circle to Salem, MA this Halloween with the amazing: Pamela Joye, Salem MA - http://www.pamelajoye.com/fine-art/?p=2856

Project 52 Wk 42

"night"

Part of our nighttime routine...

Introducing Shark Jordie....do do do do do do 

...and don't forget Elmo Isaac!!!! We act like he is really Elmo, (and I think he really thinks he is) when he has the towel on.  

Bathtime is fun time with Daddy!  

Please follow the blog circle to Kingwood, TX with  the lovely Marsette Guerrero http://mdgphotographyonline.blogspot.com/2012/10/52-week-challenge-night.html

13 before 2013

It's that time of year when holidays are quickly approaching and the end of the year is near.  A friend of mine on the bloom forum posted a visual board of 13 things she wanted to accomplish by 2013.  Her board was so beautiful that it motivated me to create a list of my own.  If you are a visual person, try this the next time you want to create a bucket list or goal list.  This was super fun to create!

1. complete a pinterest inspired craft

2.  write encouraging notes to those i've been thinking about 

3.  cook at least 3 healthy dinners a week

4.  pray daily for over our future plans for 2013...hopefully moving to a bigger home!

5.  finish strong with my project 52 photography group...and get in more pictures! 

6.  create a 2012 family photo album

7.  workout at least 2 times a week (ugh!)

8.  keep the master bedroom tidy (this seems impossible)

9.  go on a creative date night with the hubs, not just dinner.  :) 

10.  actually make a fire in the fireplace!

11.  find a way to display christmas cards

12.  make Isaac's halloween costume on my own

13.  read my bible while kids nap

Follow up to come...

Project 52 wk 41

"self"

If you follow photography then i'm sure you have seen this blog post that has been going around the internet.  It's a mom sharing her thoughts about how important it is that our children have pictures not only of themselves but of their mamas with them.  One thing in particular struck me as she was describing the excuses that we as moms come up with to not be in a picture: "we're not as young as we used to be, we're still sporting mama bodies, we didn't have time to put makeup on, our kids are cuter."  I know these thoughts have run through my mind when thinking about having a picture taken of me.  So with this weeks theme "self", I knew I needed to hop in a picture with my kids...just as I am.  

 

This week is going to be a fun one! I can't wait to see how everyone interpreted this theme.  First stop is with the lovely Carrie Hyche - Wheatland, WY

http://heartofthewest.blogspot.com/2012/10/52-wednesdays-week-41.html

Project 52 Wk 40

"change"

I need change in my life.  I get bored easily, and love variety.  So with every ending of a season I welcome the next.  This past weekend I was able to get away with some girlfriends for an overnight in the country.  We sat by the fire and chatted late into the night.  It was a much needed "change" of pace.  

Next up is an amazing photographer who always challenges my creativity: 

• Karen Porter - Austin TX Photographer - http://www.karenporterphotography.com/index.php/change-52-wednesdays-40/

Project 52 Wk 39

"grow"

I spotted this sunflower field on a friends facebook page this week, so of course I made it my mission to hunt it down!  Thankfully it was at a local farm that is open to the public.  This is any photographers dream...

Did you happen to spy something that goes along with "growing" and being a toddler boy?  That's right, Jordan got his first black eye this week from tripping and falling into his train table.  I just know he is going to be the one to give me gray hair. :)  


Continue on to view a fantastic Wyoming photographer: Carrie Hyche, Wheatland, WY

http://heartofthewest.blogspot.com/2012/10/52-wednesdays-week-39.html

Project 52 Wk 38

"alone"

After having kids i'm not sure I really know the meaning of this word anymore... neither does big brother.  

Every week I am amazed at the creative minds in this photography group.  I'm sure this week will be no different, be prepared to be dazzled by:Heather Robinson - Durham, NC http://heatherrobinsonphotography.blogspot.com/2012/09/52-wednesdays-week-38-alone.html

Project 52 Wk 37

"detail"

This weeks theme inspired me to capture the "details" of everyday life in our home.  These might be some of my favorite images yet....

There is something special about these two and the way they love eachother.  Each of them have such tender hearts toward eachother, even after a fight they make up quickly.  I love living life with them! 

The blog circle continues with the fabulous: Pamela Joye, Salem, MA http://www.pamelajoye.com/fine-art/?p=2595