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November 3, 2013

#ThisIs40 Week 4 in Photos

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Inspired Prompts Writing Prompts

Hey all! Before I get into my #ThisIs40 Week 4 in Photos, I wanted to tell you about a new project I’ve started. So many people contact me each week for advice on writing, so I thought I’d share my free “writing workouts” with those interested. Head over to the new inspiredPrompts page on Dine & Dish to learn more! If you want to improve your writing skills, I promise this will help.

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OK, now on to my #ThisIs40 week 4 in photos!

Steaming Coffee and Newspaper on Sunday

Meg the dog and Nick Doyle

October 27th: If there is one thing that has changed as I’ve aged, it’s the way I spend a Sunday. Currently, I love to read the newspaper and drink my morning coffee before doing anything else in the day. I love Sunday mornings! Oh, and I had to capture Meg snuggling up to Nick. She still growls and barks at him when he walks into a room, but every once in awhile she decides he’s good enough to snuggle by. She’s so goofy.

Leah reading by the fire

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Leah tea party tea pot

Leah Sick 2

Ella in the tree

October 28th: I’ve been trying really hard to take most of the day off work on Mondays and Fridays. It’s kind of hitting me hard that Leah will be in kindergarten next year, so on the days she’s home, we’re making the most of it. Today started with Leah wanting a pajama day, which was totally fine with me. We read books, had a tea party, and just hung out together. We went to the park around 2pm, then came home and as soon as we walked in the door she started crying that her back hurt. She was asleep within 10 minutes, sitting on my lap. As the minutes and then hours passed, she was getting warmer and warmer. By that night she had a fever of 104 and was not feeling good at all 🙁 (She ended up being sick until Wednesday night!)

I also loved this picture of Ella up in the biggest tree in our yard. She’s my little monkey!

October 29th Black and White Leaves

October 29th: It began raining today, which made for a perfect couple of days to be inside with a sick kiddo!

leafy autumn path

October 30th: Leah is still sick, but since she missed her Halloween party at school I was feeling awful. We took a little drive to Target for some retail therapy… I caved and bought her a toy horse she had been wanting forever. On the way back, we drove down my favorite nearby road. It’s always gorgeous, no matter what time of year!

leah feeling better selfie with mom

Doyle Halloween 2013

October 31st: Leah was finally fever free and feisty as ever once she woke up today. Just in time for Halloween! We hosted our 6th Annual “Boo in the Bubble” halloween party with our neighbors tonight. My kids had a great time and of course came home with more candy than we need!

bone marrow donor drive

November 1st:  Tonight I volunteered at a bone marrow drive for Be The Match in honor of Super Bo. (Please click here to read Bo’s story!) A bone marrow transplant would greatly help Bo and so many other people who have been diagnosed with Leukemia, Lymphoma and other life threatening diseases. Did you know that registering to be included in the Be The Match bone marrow registry is simple? All it takes is some simple paperwork and a quick swab of your cheek. Please consider signing up to be someone’s cure. Thanks!

Vintage Typewriter and White Coffee Cup

November 2nd: I spent a good part of today getting the prompts and newsletter for inspiredPrompts set up. It was a good, very productive day! (I hope you’ll sign up!)

That’s it for this week! Kelly turns 10 tomorrow, so I’m sure we’ll have lots and lots of birthday pictures to share. I hope you all have a GREAT week!

For other Project 365 and #ThisIs40 posts, make sure to click this link to head to the archives.

Remember, for pictures that may not make the cut for my #ThisIs40 posts, you can always follow me on Instagram!

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  1. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    November 3, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I love this series, Kristen. You have a beautiful family and your pup is adorable. I’m all signed up for the inspired prompts.

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  2. Rachel Cooks says

    November 3, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Still loving this series and can’t wait to start writing. Going to try my best to make time for it. :-/

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  3. Tieghan says

    November 3, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Thanks for the promts! I am headed to check them out now! I need to find time, but I know it will be worth it!
    I am loving these post! You seem to have a really great work/life balance! I need a better balance. I am all work all the time, but i can hardly get it done as it is! These post are very inspiring for me!

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    • Tieghan says

      November 3, 2013 at 10:06 pm

      Just signed up! I am suddenly very excited for tomorrow morning! 🙂

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  4. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    November 4, 2013 at 6:55 am

    Love every word you write – you are so inspiring. xo

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  5. Les in NE says

    November 4, 2013 at 7:00 am

    Amazing photos, as always You’re an inspiration, Kristen!

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  6. Amanda says

    November 4, 2013 at 7:32 am

    The pictures you have shared are truly magical! I love them all!!! So very excited for you and the writing program. Its just such a fantastic idea!! I cant wait for the next session. 😉

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  7. patsy says

    November 4, 2013 at 7:34 am

    This is really a fabulous way to document the year! You have such a talent for capturing gorgeous photos!

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  8. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says

    November 4, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I love the writing prompt idea! Also, happy birthday little Kelly! Kristen I loved your advice about cherishing time with the little ones when they are little. Seeing these pictures of your kids makes me so hopeful that once our first little one arrives, I can be able to cherish all those small moments and still juggle everything else!

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  9. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

    November 4, 2013 at 10:57 am

    You’re inspiring me just to pick up my camera and take my little guy out for the day, with no particular plans :)I gotta check out your link too!

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  10. Amy @Very Culinary says

    November 4, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Loving this series. Trevor started Kindergarten this year. I couldn’t wait! And then I cried for 3 weeks. Bittersweet.

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  11. Nicole Lindstrom | Simply Happenstance says

    November 7, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Love all of your pictures Kristen and oh so happy to be part of this writing project. Though I have a degree in Comparative Literature, I believe my writing can use a huge boost. It’s a bit behind and it’s a wonderful time to be inspired. Thanks so much for putting this together.

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  12. Bev @ Bev Cooks says

    November 8, 2013 at 8:34 am

    Loooove it all, especially that mint typewriter. Ugh.

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  13. Sara | Simply Happenstance says

    November 8, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Beautiful photos! These real life in pictures posts are always my favorite! You have such a gorgeous family! Love the idea of taking Monday’s and Friday’s off! Boundaries with blogging are definitely a necessity! 🙂

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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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There’s a lot of excitement in Kansas City as our beloved @chiefs head back to the Super Bowl this weekend! #runitback 🏈
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It wasn’t until I was an adult, and my kids began to sleep through the night, that I started reading for fun. Now, I read all the time and it’s one of my favorite pastimes. I love talking books with people and sharing recommendations. I really don’t watch TV, so books, especially right now, is my main form of entertainment.
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I’m easily distracted so you will usually find me working in complete silence…maybe just the hum of my essential oil diffuser and the sound of my fingers on my keyboard. I need the quiet and treasure silence.
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With that said, I’ve loved the extra time with my family - and we’ve all learned over the past several months how to give each other space and recognize when we need that space. As of today, my kids all are back to school full time in person 😢. Nick is still working from home and will be for the time being, but now the aloneness feels strange. I’m sure we’ll get used to this “new normal” yet again!
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