Friday, January 3, 2014

365 days of 2013


I set out in 2013 with a little photo project using my phone.
I wanted to take one picture of each of my kids EACH day for the entire year.....365.
The goal was to capture everyday moments without having to lug around the big camera.
I started off really well, but by April I was missing a few days, and by November....well, I got about half the month.
But for each kid I got about 300 pictures that I hope they will love looking back on.
I'm making a book using Artifact Uprising and even used the pictures to make wrapping paper this year for Christmas.

It was a fun project, and I love the result, but I'm happy to have the "to do" off my list each day.
This year, I'm looking forward to getting that big camera out to capture the every day.  I'm sure there will be plenty of pictures still on Instagram....I absolutely love it, but I'm hoping to bring back the 'ol blog and eventually get around to those photo books that my kids love looking at....the last one was 2010....I have some catching up to do.  =)


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Joseph

We have loved the pre-school that both Graham and Addison have attended.  It's got such great teachers and my kids have made some sweet friends.  Some of my closest friends were even made years ago in the registration line!

This year for their annual Christmas program, Graham was given the part of Joseph to play opposite one of his best friends, Addi (who on this day was better known as Mary).

They were so sweet to watch and loved getting some pics of Mary and Joseph being silly after the program.  They can't act holy all the time.








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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Graham is 4...his Disney birthday

Graham turned 4 December 2nd, and with it being a crazy time of year we  Graham decided instead of having a party, let's just go to Disneyland for a couple of days.  
Before I go on our Disney time, let me just say that this boy completely has my heart.
He is so caring, sweet, helpful, and hilarious.  He gives so many unsolicited "I love yous", hugs, and still doesn't mind grabbing my hand, but at the same time has become more assertive, rambunctious, and has that constant twinkle in his eye that is sometimes indiscernible for mischief or charm.
He and his sister are still the best of friends and look out for each other.....when they are not completely annoyed with one another.

Interests: Legos (completes 7-12 age group sets like no big deal), Paw Patrol show, Star Wars,  playing games, bike riding, Planes, soccer and loves being read to.
Favorite color: green
Height: 42 inches (I know this because he can now ride the "big" rides at Disney) =).....not because we've even made his 4 year old check up.
School: in Pre-K with Ms. Debbie and loves it, loves to write his name on everything, big into coloring right now too.
Dislikes: girlie stuff, namely the color pink



We picked one of the coldest weekends of the year for Disney.  We begged, borrowed, and raided Target for some warm accessories.  This picture was taken when it was about 60 degrees.
We. Are. Wusses.
To be fair, it did drop down to 37, so the gear was warrented.


Addison and I embraced our Mickey ears, when in Rome....




Nana and Poppy's present to Graham was a car from Ride Makerz in Downtown Disney.  It's like Build a Bear for Boys.
He was enthralled.



You can add on accessories and make it remote control, etc......because his dad was with us and possibly confused that it was his birthday and not Graham's, I'm pretty sure someone made some decent commission on us.  

Both boys are happy with their birthday present.  My baseboards are not.





My SoCal cuties.....still probably 60 degrees here.


Tuckered out waiting in line at Star Tours.
Graham can ride all the "fun" rides now, so some of his favorites include Star Tours, and Splash Mountain.  Still not a big fan of Tower of Terror or Space Mountain.  Could be that we made him take a rookie run at those at the age of 3 1/2.  Parenting fail.
Addison however still loves Space Mountain....she's my roller coaster girl.



Waiting in line is so much better at 4 than at 1......


Since it was technically his birthday "party", we let him do some fun things that we usually say "NO" to while dragging him through the gift shop.....like make his own light saber.
The storm trooper was not happy with this choice.

 But they made for fun hotel activities at 11pm.












Last Disney activity on our last day was the Pixar Parade and my kids were freezing.  We had so much fun though and it was an awesome way to spend a birthday.  Addison is already talking about foregoing her party.....

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Trick or Treat 2013

We went the super hero route this year with Captain America and Super Girl.
Instead of staying in our neighborhood where there is an average of 3.5 trick or treaters, we went to the Huffmans' neighborhood, which was so much fun...complete with parade and potluck in the street.  Obligatory pictures before heading out....







Before I left town last weekend, I told Andy the kids wanted to decorate pumpkins and left him with some stencils I got on clearance at Target last year (hee, hee).
Well, he totally showed me up and has pumpkin carving job security for life.

Wonder Woman
  
Spiderman
  
Graham cracks me up in this picture....launching into full character, I guess.

Sweet friends, Graham and "Addi".

Daniel, Addi, and Graham

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