Day 7

'Let's GO Canada'

Day 7.....I had taken some pictures of my son Danny playing hockey today, and was all set to feature them as Day 7, but then Danny & Dylan brought Jackson downstairs to watch Canada vs U.S. and they showed me what they did to their little brother. Thank goodness it's a washable marker! So, for Day 7....here is my son (with the help of his older brothers) showing his Olympic Spirit! GO CANADA GO!!!!!!!!

PS - I'm assuming it's washable - haven't yet tried to wash it off! LOL!"

Day 6

"Go Dylan Go"

Well, I spent most of my Saturday at an arena with both my sons. It wasn't hard to pick something to take a picture of for my Project 365. I chose to go with one of Dylan scootin' down the ice. I over-exposed it so the focus would simply be on him. Great game today Dylan -four goals for the little guy!!

The life of a hockey Mom.....gotta love it!

J

Day 5

"Jackson Gets His Smile Back!"
So, for some of you, you are aware that my youngest son Jackson "attempted
to fly" and failed. Last winter he "flew" off the couch onto a hard wood
floor and broke his three front teeth. After countless trips to the dentist
and lots of $$, we got his three front teeth back. He literally has little
baby dentures and they look great. Well, last week he walked up to me,
handed me his dentures and said "here's my teeth Mom". These were supposed
to be in permanently until he is six or seven years old!

Anyhow, he went "toothless" for a week, but today I took him into Kids
Dental and had them put back in. YAY! Jackson got his smile back! Although,
I will admit, he looked just as cute without his teeth.
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Day 4

Well, today was a much more inspiring day and it's not even 8:30 a.m.! I woke up to hoar frost and a beautiful "white" winter day. I went out and took some pictures of the trees, etc. thinking that would be my Day 4 picture. They are pretty, but it's not really "a day in the life" of me. My two older sons were getting ready for the bus and I said to them "one picture guys, just one picture and I won't wear my housecoat". They agreed to "ONE PICTURE MOM". Well, I went out and told them to jump in the air and say "GO CANADA"....they did - and this is what I got......just in time as the bus roared around the corner just as their feet hit the ground. Both of them were "awe Mom, now our friends can see". I quickly got in the house in hopes of saving their "reps". Aren't they too young for this? Anyhow, I uploaded the picture and voila - it's my Day 4 of my 365 Project and I love, love, love it!

-J-

Day 3

Day 3
'Just Me'

So, I had a very un-inspiring (is that a word?) day. First off, I decided to take a picture of my boys getting on the bus this morning (a daily occurence in my life). But, they were too embarrassed to have their Mom out in her housecoat & slippers in front of their friends so that was a no-go. Then there were many cute things that Jack was doing all day, but I already used him in the previous two days so I don't want this to be all about Jack (even though the majority of my life is all about Jack). So, I decided to copy my friend Connie and do some 'self-portraits'. I can tell you with 100 % truth that I did not like one single one of them. I don't look like I thought I looked! LOL! So as the day progressed I started to realize that I had to pick something to post.....I took pictures of my home, a glass of wine (yum), preparation of supper, etc. but none of them really popped out at me. So I went back to my many self-portraits and picked the one and only one I actually liked. Pretty sad statement on my self image eh!? Anyhow....here is Day 3 featuring about the one thing I actually do like about myself - my eyes! I promise it will be better tomorrow! I'm not giving up!!!"

Olympic Pride!

Well, I have to say I have never been more excited about the Olympics than I am with the 2010 Winter Games. I think it has something to do with the excitement that my sons have for cheering on Canada. My oldest son Danny especially has a keen interest in the games. He's a hockey fan like his Grandpa Max, but I never thought he'd be so into the Winter Games like he is. He knows exactly who the athletes are, when they are competing and their chances of winning a medal on home-soil. He is so into the games and I am so happy to see such pride in his country. This excitement and pride is catching on with his two younger brothers. The channel on the television does not leave CTV or TSN while they are home. They are wearing Canada Jerseys all the time and they live, breathe & eat the games. Bedtimes have been extended a little, the TV now remains on through supper and we are truly an Olympic Pride Family for the remaining days of the Olympic Games. So, when someone complains about the cost of the Olympics, or issues surrounding the games I just tell them that the Olympics not only bring a nation together......they bring families together too. GO CANADA GO!!!

Day 2

I call this picture "Ice Cream for Lunch". I had a terrible sleep last night and have had a very unmotivated day today. When Jackson asked me for "ice cream for lunch" .... I figured....what the heck! He's at least getting his fill of dairy as I discovered we were out of milk this morning. So for all you parent's who occasionally give your child "ice cream for lunch" - this photo is for you!

J

PS - he had a healthy breakfast! ;)

Jack in his Hat!

I ordered this hat from a lady who lives in Portage la Prairie. I have been looking for cute, knit hats for BOYS! I was so impressed with how quickly she returned it to me. Jack actually asked me to take his picture today - a rare occurrence in this household. The mini-session lasted a grand total of 5 minutes, but it was fun while it lasted!

Email me for the link to Irma's boutique - she has adorable hats for boys & girls!

Day 1

I took this today while Jackson was busily colouring away to himself. As you can tell, he wasn't all that thrilled to have his pictures in the midst of his "art", but this is simply party of a "day in my life!"

Project 365

So, a FB friend of mine (*Connie from RISK PHOTOGRAPHY) got me inspired to do the 365 day challenge She is doing the self-portrait challenge for 365 days - to which I give her a HUGE amount of credit. I could not do that, because I'm simply too lazy to get myself done up daily and take my self portrait. As well, you all know I would not allow my self to be photographed without make-up on! Yes, I'm vain....I will admit that. Instead, I decided to join a group on FLICKR that basically just challenges you to take one picture every day for 365 days. I decided my theme would be "A Day in the Life"....the pictures I take will chronical my life, whether it be my children, my husband, my home, my family, something that I find beauty in, etc. It is simply "something that is a day in my life!".
FROM FLICKR:
About Project Photo 365
This is a photography project that literally anyone who owns a camera can participate in.

The basic premise is, for one entire year, take and publish one photo for every single day.
Whether the picture is exciting and mundane, you must include one picture for every day. 365 pictures.

For further information on the concept of the Photo 365 Project, follow this link.

This group is for anyone who is participating in a Photo 365 Project now, or has in the past. Discuss anything about your project, post your photos from your project. Find other who might be interested in starting their own Photo 365. And have fun!

http://photojojo.com/content/tutorials/project-365-take-a-photo-a-day