catch the moment 365: week two

Posted on January 17, 2014 by mommyinthemidwest

It was back to somewhat normal routines after a couple of weeks of Christmas break topped off by a few snow days. Getting back into the groove of the daily grind was a little tricky at best. Luckily the boys’ first week back to reality was only three days long before two more “mommy & daddy days.” Unfortunately we started the first full week with more illness. When is enough enough? Because we’ve had enough!

8/365: January 8. Bathtime = Playtime.

9/365: January 9. Frozen tundra.

10/365: January 10. Time sheet day. It’s not every day that you get to use correction tape.

11/365: January 11. De-Christmasing the house. Plastic, shatter-proof ornaments are basically the best thing ever when you have little kids.

12/365: January 12. The great thaw. Finally, a sunny warm(er) day to melt the foot of snow.

13/365: January 13. They actually cooperated with posing together – they just wanted to show off their coordinating shirts.

14/365: January 14. Sick day home with mommy.

Which is your favorite picture from this week? I kind of like day 14 – Theo’s sweet, baby, innocent face. Why can’t my skin be that perfect? I don’t get to stare at him being still for very long most of the time. I also love the colors of the ornaments on day 11.

xo,
~C~

catch the moment 365: week one

Posted on January 10, 2014 by mommyinthemidwest

Here is the first of (hopefully) 52 weekly posts showcasing 1 photo for each day of 2014. I’ve decided to link up with others participating in the Catch the Moment 365 (co-hosted by my friend Mindi at Simply Stavish) for moral support and inspiration. This first week is a bit of an odd one for us because I didn’t have to work on any of the days below. I was scheduled off work the first 5 days of the year and the other two were snow days due to the crazy arctic conditions and foot of snow we experienced here in central Indiana.

1/365: January 1. On our way to Tennessee for Christmas with my family.

2/365: January 2. My pretty niece Penelope in front of my mom’s tree.

3/365: January 3. Theo making his big decision at Build-a-Bear.

4/365: January 4. Pit stop on the way home at Circle K.

5/365: January 5. Milk mustache.

6/365: January 6. The silliest of buddies.

7/365: Still acting silly, 24 hours later. Same antics, different pajamas.

One week down, 51 to go. Which photo was your favorite from this week? Mine has to be day 5, Theo’s milk mustache. I don’t know what it is, but the innocence in this picture speaks volumes to me. THIS picture is the reason for doing a Project 365. Capturing the sweet moments that would otherwise be lost forever. (Although days 6 and 7 would have to be very close, because HOW CUTE ARE THOSE BROS?).

~C~

project 365

Posted on January 5, 2014 by mommyinthemidwest

My pal Mindi ~~guilted~~ talked me into doing a Project 365 this year so I’m joining her and a couple of her blogger friends in their collaborative linky that has grown to over 90 members, Catch The Moment 365. Click the button below to learn more or, even better, join up!

Starting this Friday I’ll be linking a weekly post with Mindi, Sarah, and Stephanie showcasing 1 picture I’ve taken each day and I hope/intend to do this thoughout all of 2014. As I mentioned in my previous post, I think this will be my most challenging resolution this year; simply because I have a hard time making myself go through my photos, take the time to edit them, etc. This commitment will give me the push I need.

I’m starting to organize and optimize my chances for success now by creating a folder on my desktop with sub folders for each month. Since I get on my laptop several times a week, I will plan on scanning through my photos for the day/few days prior and selecting which ones will go in my weekly post, edit a couple at a time, then slide them on over to that folder. Then, when it’s time to create my weekly post, it’ll be quick and easy. Hey, I said it was a plan.

fingers crossed,
~C~