I woke up this morning with the urge to grab my camera and shoot me in bed — not really wanting to get up for work.  Then it hit me — the week of hyper documenting + photographing is over.  Over.  Then I make my way to the living room and spot Samuel on the [...]

I love weekends. I love lazy mornings filled with lots of coffee and sunshine. This weekend was far from slow and relaxing, but it was good. Sleeping in.  For him, sleeping in means 7ish. Up earlier than I really wanted to be.  Looking for running gear in the dark. Waiting.  Running with my friend Haley [...]

This week flew by so quickly. Total number of photos today: 145 + a few iPhone photos (mainly to send to my mom). I lost internet connection on Friday so I was not able to post these Friday night. Getting ready for the day. Lunch and snacks for three. Out the door.  He likes to [...]

Hello Tough Thursday.  I am so glad we made it through the day. I have been beating myself up all day.  And I’m pretty exhausted. I was in slow-mo mode today.  I got up a bit earlier than usual — but because I’m not good at judging time, we didn’t leave any earlier than usual. [...]

Hello Wednesday. Wednesdays used to be tough for me.  It’s the middle of the week and my students are about done with the school week.  Their energy is low which is absolutely draining for me.  Now that we are on the A/B schedule (I see my students every other day), things seem much better.  I [...]

I love this project.  I love capturing moments of our everyday life that would otherwise be forgotten.  This project reminds me to slow down, breath deeper, and enjoy life as it unfolds throughout the course of the day. On Tuesday, I snapped 248 photos on my DSLR and 20 or so my iPhone.  I started [...]

Ordinary, good day around here.  Samuel is at school and we are both at work. The words + photos for Monday, April 23: 4:00 am :: Jim is up with Samuel.  Both rest on the recliner as Samuel is congested and having difficulty sleeping. 5:45 am :: alarm goes off. 5:54 am :: rise and [...]

Today, I feel sad, joyful, and blessed. Today marks the one year anniversary of my dad’s passing. Today, I honor my dad and his quest for freedom for his people.  He was a quiet man with a big heart.  He was never wealthy for he spent whatever he had helping those in need.  About five [...]

Sleeping. Rise and shine.  Samuel wakes up a happy boy. Walking around the neighborhood.  Today, I am thankful for Jim’s smooth recovery from hip replacement surgery. Out exploring a new shopping area.  At the Fabric Garden — they have a little room called “The Nursery” with a ton of beautiful fabric for kid quilts.  Today, [...]

Here are a few favorite photos from Wednesday. Burping after the morning feed.  He’s not such a good burper these days.  Takes forever sometimes. Making breakfast.  He loves to watch … and get his hands dirty. Our friends Erin and Bailey at Mommy & Me. We always read a book when we make a visit [...]