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catch the moment 365: week five

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You’re not even going to believe it, but the sickness continued into this 5th week of 2014.  The flu hit my family hard and we spent much of this time recovering before the next big snowstorm hit the midwest. So once again, we’ve got tons more pictures from inside. We did manage to get out on Saturday to one of the boys’ favorite places – the Lego store!

Linking up today with Mindi, Sarah, and Stephanie for Catch the Moment 365. It’s not to late to join in!

29/365: January 29th.  A rare treat for Dexter – a bathtub all to himself. Normally the boys bathe together because they prefer it, but Dexter enjoyed the extra space on this night while Theo was resting on the couch.

30/365: January 30th.  Theo playing at the kitchen table with Legos. Nothing new here!

31/365: January 31st.  Dexter surrounded himself with all these toys then exclaimed “Look, Mommy! I builded a cave!”  Pretty cute.  He was feeling a lot better by now. 
32/365: February 1st.  We finally forced ourselves to get out of the house and went to lunch and then the Lego store. It was a struggle as we were all still tired from being so sick, but I was convinced that some fresh air would do all of us some good. 

33/365: February 2nd. The Lego Table that sits in our living room.  Ryan’s parents bought it from some friends of theirs who had it built for grandkids that since outgrew it.  My boys sure spend a lot of time here and I love that the table and chairs are unique!

34/365: February 3rd.  Theo playing with Legos..at the Lego table. See a theme in my life? Sidenote: I just love his little face.

35/365: February 4th.  I stepped outside to take a quick picture of the new fallen snow and when I turned around to come back inside, this is what I saw. I thought this image was worth much more than just another picture of snow. Love him!
So there you have it. We are feeling better (finally! knock on wood!) and over all this crap weather.  Ready for spring and playing outside and flip flops and suntans and days on the lake.  I’m envisioning myself walking outside to the sun on my skin to get through these disgustingly cold and dreary winter days.  I know it will be here before I know it, but it kind of feels like this winter will never end!  
So, what’s your favorite picture this week? I kind of love that close up of Batman in the bath (day 29) right before Dexter grabbed him, but I also love Dexter’s face smashed up against the door on day 35!  I’m excited that while I have felt like crap physically and uninspired mentally, every picture so far this year has been taken with my DSLR. Hoping February is a better month for us.
xoxo,
~C~

catch the moment 365: week four

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Week four is complete and we are almost a month into 2014 and a month into this photo project.  I have to admit, I’ve struggled a bit this week.  It’s been so dark and cold and just gross outside, which can make it a challenge to get decent pics inside.  Also, SURPRISE! I was sick with strep throat and then the flu for this entire week of photos. It was all I could do to remember where my camera was most days.

22/365: January 22nd. I was preparing oven shrimp and thought the colors were so bold.

23/365: January 23rd.  I’m not sure if I ever moved from the couch on Thursday so I had to snap this one while admiring Dexter’s cute blonde curls after the bath. I think he was in the middle of saying “curl” when I took this picture.

24/365: January 24th. And this is what the sink looks like after Ryan has been a single dad for 36 hours during my incapacitation. Luckily I felt well enough to tackle this mess on Friday.  P.S. Props to actual, literal, for real, single parents… I don’t know how you keep up!

25/365: January 25th.  Theo, just lounging around the house on Saturday morning.  I don’t normally let him sit on the arm of the couch, but what the heck?  Shew that hair needs to grow out!
26/365: January 26th. This little prize is what Dexter earned after tolerating a chest x-ray, nasal swab, and throat swab. All to diagnose the flu and a tiny collapse in his right lung.  Yes, he had his flu shot. We all did.  And we all got the flu. Don’t get me started.

27/365: January 27th. Snuggling with dada, still fighting 104+ temps. 

28/365: January 28th.  Roasted Piquillo Pepper Alfredo with meatballs over linguine.
I know I keep saying this, but I really cannot wait for Spring.  Bleh.  I’m feeling very bleh, and very OVER this stupid sickness crap. A whole post is coming on this topic but I haven’t felt like writing lately.  If I have to pick a favorite photo, it’s day 25.  Theo just thinks he’s such a big boy these days and I’m in denial, but the truth is — he’s right.  His 4th birthday is in 5 weeks and 2 days. GAG.
Which photo was your favorite this week?  
xo,
~C~

catch the moment 365: week three

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Another week dominated by illness at our house! ARGH.  I’m so ready to get this gross winter over with. Not only does it make taking decent photos inside the house impossible on work days, the sickness we’ve been going through is really starting to get depressing. I realize I’m posting way more photos of Dexter than Theo this week, but sometimes Theo is just not very cooperative for the camera. That’s life, ya know?

Linking up with Mindi @ Simply Stavish, Sarah @ Nurse Loves Farmer, and Stephanie @ Behind the Camera and Dreaming for Catch the Moment 365.

15/365: January 15th.  Alone time for mommy at Homegoods after dinner with a friend.  So much pretty stuff here, why do I own zero percent of it? 

16/365: January 16th.  I guess this one speaks for itself?

17/365: January 17th.  I took the day off to spend with a friend and it ended up being a sick day for me. This was the only photo I could muster but pretty much sums up the day.

18/365: January 18th. A long day after a long night with the boys waking up multiple times apiece.  Dexter enjoyed this fun learning game and so did I!

19/365: January 19th. Cabin fever set in – we had to get out for a morning treat. America Runs on Dunkin!
20/365: January 20th.  On the drive home from work.  This project has me constantly scanning for something beautiful. Something photo-worthy besides my kids.  I’m enjoying my elevated awareness of the beauty around me. 
21/365: January 21st.  Story time with dad before bed.  Sometimes story time is not Dr. Suess, but looking through daddy’s Marvel Encyclopedia and learning about villains.  My boys love the bad guys!
So we made it through another week of sickness and seem to be on the mend….until the next bug bites us. And I’m 3 weeks into this 52 week photo-a-day project and so far all of my photos have been taken with my DSLR with the vast majority shot in something other than Auto.  I’m also doing the Fat Mum Slim photo-a-day challenge on Instagram so taking pictures is always on my mind. This week, my favorite photo would have to be day 18 – Dexter working on the alphabet game. I just love the colors and his little chubby hands! I’m actually happy with all of my photos this week, aside from day 17.  I can truly say that it was a challenge that day to just pick up the camera and make the effort.  
Which one is your favorite from this week? 
xo,
~C~