365 ~ 2013: Day 174

Today was the first day of our Staycation!  Charlie took the week off to hang out with us and since we did a big trip in April we are hanging close to home.  I bought the NH Fun Pass through the PTA fundraiser and so we are taking advantage of some discounts.  Today we headed up north to check out the Polar Caves!  It was nice way to stay cool on this hot day since the caves are very cool.  In fact one of the caves had a huge ice block inside that according to the sign will stay frozen until August!

Here is David and Shaun inside one of the caves!

365 ~ 2013: Day 160

Look who is FIVE today!  Happy Birthday Shaunie, the ray of sunshine in our lives!

365 ~ 2013: Day 146

One last day of fun before it's back to the grind.  Only 3 weeks left of the 2012-2013 school year!

365 ~ 2013: Day 70

Last night in San Francisco!  Watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean, très romantique!

Project 365 - Day 366

Today's theme is Celebration!  Tonight we are celebrating the end of 2012 with our good friends.  We had great food, yummy treats and finished the night off before putting the kids to bed with some fireworks (as seen below!).  But tonight I am also celebrating the completion of my Project 365!  I did it and I am feeling very proud of myself as I reflect on the last year!  I have a years worth of amazing memories!  I am looking forward to 2013 and another year of amazing memories!

 

Day 31: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Celebrate!

Project 365 - Day 365

It's the time of year when people, myself included, start thinking about things we want to do in 2013, the plans we want to make, the goals we want to reach, the so-called New Years Resolutions. There are many things I'd like to accomplish in 2013 but today I pledge to do more random acts of kindness, as my family did today, helping to shovel out an elderly neighbor. Do something nice for someone because it's right, not because you want to be recognized or because you want to get a pat on the back.

My husband, his Mom, Sister and Aunt did not see me take this photo, and I didn't tell them about it either. They didn't do this so they could post about it on Facebook or tell all their friends that they are such great people for helping someone in need. They did it because it was the right thing to do and so I challenge everyone, as they reflect on the past year, and make those resolutions to add this one to the mix because the world can never have too much kindness in it.

 Day 29: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Resolution!

Project 365 - Day 364

Daddy, Shaun and Evan get white washed sledding down our hill today!  Evan took the brunt of the blast of snow being in the front!



Day 29: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Texture!

Project 365 - Day 363

I'm the luckiest girl in the world to have these guys in my life!

 Day 28: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Gratitude!

Project 365 - Day 362

Nothing like a cup of hot chocolate with "smarshmallows" to warm you right up after playing in the snow!


 Day 27: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Favorite Things!

Project 365 - Day 361

The boys playing Mario Kart 7 against each other and David attacked Shaun with a shell.


 Day 26: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Toy!

Project 365 - Day 360

Shaun was very excited about his unexpected gift from Santa!


 Day 25: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Unwrapped!

Project 365 - Day 359

David writes a note to Santa to go with the hot chocolate and goodies.


 Day 24: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ 'Twas the Night!

Project 365 - Day 357

Nothing says "warmth" like some cozy Christmas socks and my fireplace!



 Day 22: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Warmth!

Project 365 - Day 356

Presents wrapped and already under the tree!  I am ahead of the game this year with only a few more things to wrap.  MIL has also dropped off some gifts too, so it makes for a very festive looking tree!  Looking forward to seeing what Santa leaves for us under the tree!



 Day 21: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Wrapped!

Project 365 - Day 355

The Cats have been taking turns using my wrapping station (otherwise known as my bedroom floor) as their hang out spot.



 Day 20: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Furry Faces!

Project 365 - Day 354

When I saw this tutorial on I Heart Faces about creating a starburst with the Christmas lights, I knew it would be a part of my 365 project. I wanted to have more than just the tree, but because of the super slow shutter speed, even David being as still as possible you will notice some ghosting.  But overall I'm happy with the results and I think it will be fun to continue playing around with before we pack up our tree in a few weeks.


Day 19: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Light!

Project 365 - Day 353

Yesterday we had a beautiful blanket of freshly fallen snow, today we have slush puddles and ice from the rain. Still holding out hope that we'll get another blanket of snow it time for Christmas.



Day 18: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ It's Cold Outside!

Project 365 - Day 352

There is something so comforting about this image. The quiet, the dark, the freshly fallen snow and my 6 year old boy taking it all in. When I was taking this shot, we were just goofing around and being silly, he wanted to step out in the snow and I had already had the camera on the tripod testing out a starburst tutorial with my outdoor lights. It wasn't until I loaded it to the computer and pulled it up that I realized just how telling this image really was.



Day 17: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Comforting!

Project 365 - Day 351

Hands at work ~ making some chocolate peppermint cookies!  We've been busy testing out different treats for our Christmas goody tins!



 Day 16: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Hands at Work!

Project 365 - Day 350

Egg Nog Cupcakes! Something Yum!


 Day 15: {1 Photo – 32 Days} December Photo Challenge ~ Something Yum!