Details

The art teacher told Caitlin adding details to drawing can make them more interesting. Caitlin added lots of details of this drawing of her brother showering. Definitely made it interesting.
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Rocking Out Like Dad

We love Pearl Jam in our house. I caught the boys rocking out before bath time.

I love that Davey mimics his dad's moves.

Watching my boys rock out makes me so happy. Go see Leigh vs. Laundry to see more photos that will make you happy.

Another Week in Our House

This is the 4th week of project 366. Here's what we did this week:
Monday- The boys cuddled.
Tuesday- Caitlin...I'm not sure what Caitlin is doing.
Wednesday- Maximus begged to get on the bed.
Thursday-I tried to take some macros of the colored pencils. I need to work on it. I have trouble getting a sharp focus with my macro lens.
Friday-I wore my ducky boots to pick up the kids.
Saturday-Davey had some serious bed head.
Sunday-Caitlin did her abominable snowman impression.
Bonus-Favorite of the Month

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Friday Funny

What is She Thinking?

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Mustache Fun

I've been looking for fake mustaches. I found them online but I would have to pay about $15 with shipping. That is a lot for fake mustache fun. I figured out I could make them out of stiffened felt with self adhesive on one side. I simply drew the 'tache on the side with the paper for the adhesive and cut. Total cost = 99 cents.

Caitlin insisted we take a family photo with the mustaches too.

Having some goofy fun with my family makes me so happy. Go see Leigh vs. Laundry to see more photos that will make you happy.

Project 366 Going Strong

Week 3 of project 366 is complete. It was a good week.

Anyone remember the name of these dolls? They are my old Strawberry Shortcake doll collection. I loved them. Caitlin loves to play with them now.

Static full Caitlin.

Caitlin is loving science. We have been doing experiments at home.

The first day that is snowed. Pretty.

Caitlin at Girl Scouts practicing a cheer we learned.

Sleepy Maximus. I woke him with the flash.

Davey enjoying the snow we got on Saturday.

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How Are Those Resolutions Going?

I have resolved to finally lose the extra weight.

I have tried before. Nothing seems to work. I work out 5 days a week. I do a combination of running, elliptical machine, and lifting weights. I have tried Weight Watchers, South Beach Diet, and even a short time on the Paleo Diet. I haven't lost any weight yet. After a while, I would give up and go back to bad habits.

For those of you have have been following me for a while, you know I have Hashimoto's which causes a slow metabolism as it destroys you thyroid. While my endocrinologist has my thyroid hormone levels under control with medication, the weight lost just has not been possible yet. It has been frustrating dealing with a doctor who thinks I simply can not stick to a plan. Probably time to find a new endocrinologist too.

Not this year. I refuse to give up. I will lose the weight. I took the first step yesterday. I saw a Naturopath doctor to help me figure out how to fix my diet. Although my calorie count is pretty good, the snacks I was eating were often empty calories. Those 100 calorie packs of crackers are not exactly nutritional gold. The same thing could be said of those diet frozen meals.

I am going to be focusing on eating good whole foods. There will be a lot more planning and cooking of healthy meals.

Although the calorie count probably will not have to change much, the foods will. Some of the foods I use to eat like diet soda and microwave popcorn can actually effect how your body processes things negatively. The Naturopath believes she can help me lose the weight. I hope she is right. Even if she is not, I will not give up. I will find a way.

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When Did My Baby Grow Up?

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Father Daughter Notes

I know these notes are a little hard to read. I should have directed the flash better. They are the cutest notes. The first note says, "Dear Dad, I'd like to spend some time with you. Love, Caitlin." Dave wrote back on the white board, " Caitlin, I'd love to spend time with you. Let's have a library date this Saturday. Love, Dad" They just started writing notes on the white board. It is the cutest thing ever. This was Monday. They did go on their date on Saturday too.

I shared this on my Project 366 post but had to share again for the happiness project. Seeing these notes makes me so happy. Go see Leigh vs. Laundry to see more photos that will make you happy.

Project 366-Week 2

Week 2 of Project 366 is done. Still going strong. So far.
I know these notes are a little hard to read. I should have directed the flash better. They are the cutest notes. The first note says, "Dear Dad, I'd like to spend some time with you. Love, Caitlin." Dave wrote back on the white board, " Caitlin, I'd love to spend time with you. Let's have a library date this Saturday. Love, Dad" They just started writing notes on the white board. It is the cutest thing ever. This was Monday. They did go on their date on Saturday too.
Excuse the poor quality of the basketball photo. I need to learn how to take a good shot in the gym. I love Caitlin's expression after she shot the ball. She made it too. I made this Valentine's Day wreath. It cost less then $5 to make too. Woo hoo!

Basketball was Saturday. Wreath was Tuesday.

Wednesday I took a close up. Thursday there was an amazing sunset. Friday Davey and I played with the puppy. Sunday Caitlin hung upside down.

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Friday Funny

I love dogs. Found this shot on Pinterest but it was originally on I Has A Hot Dog.

Kinda Like Alien

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Diet Cherry Limeade Goodness

I love the diet cherry limeade from Sonic. I discovered a recipe for it on Pinterest. I love that I can make it any time now. It is simple.

12 oz Diet Sprite
2 oz Cherry juice
Half of a lime cut and squeezed into cup
A maraschino cherry if you have one.
Lots of ice

Sweet diet drinks make me happy. Go see Leigh vs. Laundry to see more photos that will make you happy.

Project 366 Again!

I've tried project 365 twice before but haven't been able to stick with it. You know what they say third time is the charm. Wish me luck.
It was a busy week filled with lots of fun, basketball, Girl Scouts, legos, silly faces, checkers, and Star Wars characters keeping my living room safe.

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I'll Sleep Well Tonight

...with these two protecting me.

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Bazinga!

We took the kids for duckpin bowling for the first time yesterday. It was so much fun.

Dave bowled a bunch of strikes.

Caitlin won the first game.
This is the face Davey made when he yelled "Bazinga!" after each good roll.

Watching Dave help Davey bowl was so sweet. Another fun family event makes me happy. Also I won the second game!

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Memories, Dreams and Reflections

I'm joining Ashley for Memories, Dreams and Reflections linkup. It is a great way to look back on the year.

Me! - Just being silly with the kids.

I Love You-I love these guys with all my heart.

Still Laughing... - Almost every night when we check on Davey, we find him in funny poses. He keeps the universe safe even when he sleeps.

Winter Wonderland-We had so much snow this year. Maximus was not amused with it.

Birthday-Dave's birthday.

Friends

I Was Inspired... my kids and the Christmas lights.
Spring Fever-I love taking photos of the kids each year with the daffodils. It is the start of spring for us.

Travel or Vacation- Newport, Rhode Island this November.

Summer Days-Caitlin learned to swim underwater this summer.

A Day In My Life-So typical!

All Smile- We had so much fun with our oobleck.

Autumn Harvest- I love the colorful leaves each fall.

Family or Home- We had a Mexican fiesta for New Years.

Celebrate! - We celebrated Caitlin's 6th and Davey's 4th birthday this year.

Let's Do It Again...I can't wait to go back to Disney again!

I Miss You - I miss the care free days of summer.

Beautiful- I love Caitlin's baby blues.

Dress Up- I love my Jedi and Alice in Wonderland.

Macro- First frost.

Holidays - Caitlin reacting to a Christmas present.

My Favorite- I love my little bunnies.

Don't Ever Change -I love this photo. The kids still believe in all the magic of Disney. I hope that doesn't change this year.

Just Because...So There! - Had to share my Buzz Lightyear.

Hopes and Dreams - I'm hoping that 2012 is a great year. I hope that everyone is healthy and happy and believes in magic.

Be sure to join Ashley at Ramblings and Photos for this great link up.