Week 2 of Project 365 – photos I didn’t go with for the week can be found on my Instagram and Flickr accounts.
January 8th, 2012: My baby boy turned 10 today. My parents have been here for 2 weeks and also left to return back to South Texas today. I was happy to capture them all in my photo today!
January 9th, 2012: I couldn’t help but capture this moment this evening. Ella and Nick were in deep conversation about something Star Wars related (Ella is my lover of all things Star Wars). I love watching my husband with our kids and am so thankful everyday to be married to someone who is such a great dad.
January 10th, 2012: Perils and joys of working from home. Doing a little Valentine’s Day Candy photoshoot when all of a sudden, some little hands appear in the picture. I love having a job that allows me to be at home during the day to be with my kids. There are times where I wish I could just have some peace and quiet, time alone to get my work done, but I wouldn’t trade my situation for anything.
January 11th, 2012: The light streaming in this morning begged for a shot of my coffee, cuties and planning notebook!
January 12th, 2012: I didn’t get my big camera out today so had to go with an iPhone picture. We had our first snow of the season today, which I am not a fan of. My 2 year old and I went on a drive through Shawnee Mission Park, bursting with visitors in the summer…quiet as a mouse today.
I can’t wait for summer!
January 13th, 2012: I think I can actually be a runner.
I used to run a lot and stopped about 11 years ago. Whenever I see people running now or hear of friends running 5K’s or more I feel that twinge… that desire to pick it up again.
The problem is, my mental self didn’t think I can do it, until this past week.
I know it takes more than a week of running a couple of miles each day to call yourself a runner, but for the first time in longer than I can remember I have the determination, the desire and the drive. My head is in it, which is what it really takes when it comes to running.
So here’s to me… a runner in training and the future me… a runner!
January 14th, 2012: Kelly, my 8 year old, got sent home from school yesterday with a stomach bug. She’s been pretty down and out but is finally starting to perk up some.
As much as we keep telling Leah (2) to stay away from her, she just won’t. She loves snuggling with her sister. Hopefully she won’t catch the bug too!
That’s it for this week. I hope you’ll remember to take out your camera and capture life moments as they happen.
These. Are. Incredible.
ok…….you’re REALLY making me want to try a 365 project again!! I love seeing your pictures K!
I’m really enjoying your pics!!
such wonderful pictures that make wonderful memories
Love it. I saw your note on my project flickr site. 365 is great! Super excited to see the year as it progresses and remember all these special days. (and the frustrating ones, too)
Happy new year!
I love this series. Beautiful pictures! And, I love reading about the moment that was taking place as you captured each shot.
Great photos! Love seeing all of your photos each week… You’re going to have such a lovely collection by the end of the year. What a treasure!
Great photos, as always, Kristen. I’m so excited to see that you’re running! We should do a 5K together!
love these Kristen, absolutely love, love, love these . . . you are an amazing photographer and i’m so happy to see more and more of your photos!!
I love seeing these snapshots of your life, Kristen. That picture of Ella and your husband is precious – he’s listening to her so intently. As for running – you know you can do it!
Everyday life…those sweet moments that slip by…unless photos help us recall the treasures. Our children recently found long-lost pictures and framed a collage for our 30th anniversary. Precious memories became a lovely gift for us all. What a gift you are creating for your family’s future.
Such utterly gorgeous pictures, you have such a precious family.
Congrats on taking on the a 365 project! I did one myself about 2 years ago and learned SO much about photography.
Every single one of these photos is absolutely precious, Kristen! Your children are beyond adorable. I love the photo of Leah’s hands sneaking into the photo. Precious!
Congrats on running. I’m slow as a turtle, but still moving. 🙂
Super photos, Kristen. Filled with warmth and love.
Good luck with the running!
Your pictures are priceless. What a sweet family! Good luck with the running, you GOOOO girl! XO, Pinky
Lovely images! It’s great to find another food blogger participating in Project 365, too. Best of luck with the running – I’m steeling myself up for a 10k in March.
Beautiful photos! x
Great pics!!! I am doing Project 365 also this year and it’s fun to capture the little every day moments.
I can’t help but assume little kids who are Star Wars fans feel the same way that adult fans do – like, the prequels were cheesy disappointments and George Lucas needs to take his mitts off the originals and quit “improving” them. This is probably not true, but imagining an adorable little muffin like your daughter having all sorts of film critique about the thing makes me happy.
Lovely photos as always! I know what you mean when you talk about your husband and watching him with your kids. I could have never imagined how much MORE I’d love my husband once he became a father. Amazing.
I love reading and seeing your Project 365 unfold. Glad your little girl is feeling better.
I’m with you on the running. I fell out of it and I’m slowly getting back into it. It’s all about finding the mental determination to do so.
You can run!!!! I was a big runner years ago and was overcoming by allergies and asthma. After many steriod treatments, asthma and even surgery I was determined to get back on the path to running. I did it! 5 years after a very bad battle I ran a marathon! Running my second Chicago Marathon this fall! Go for it!!!!!
Do keep us updated on your running experiences. That way you will feel more obliged to keep it going and you’re less likely to falter! I wish you so much luck with your endeavour. I am doing the same, as I desperately need to lose the weight I gained following my pregnancies- so we’re in this together!
What a great project, and love the story through pictures!