Project 365 - A Picture a Day

I started 2009 with Project 365 and I'm so glad I took on the challenge. Did I miss days?  Yes.  But I think overall I missed less than 20 days. I used a binder designed for this project that t includes slots to print – yes, actually print out the pictures so you can look at them without a computer – a 4 x 6 photo each day and a slot to write a quick note about what happened that day.


I am behind on the printing (photos are waiting in a folder) and I have lots and lots of empty slots where the journaling cards should be completed. I love looking back at the pages that are complete – such a wonderful summary of our lives during those weeks. I plan to have more completed journaling cards in 2010.

This project was especially important to me this year because I scrapbook and I knew that the addition of the boys in our lives would put a hold on that hobby for a little while. This project made me more conscious of the pictures I take. I take lots of pictures of Juliana and the boys – no surprise. I also made an effort to be in more pictures this year instead of always being behind the camera. And I took lots of pictures of the little things that happen in our lives. Food – pictures of the French toast Scott made for me for dinner when I was pregnant and nothing else sounded good to eat and the first meals made when our kitchen was “almost done”. And that watermelon - I really wish I could eat that today.

The kitchen remodel before, during and after.

Getting ready for the boys and their arrival.

Sports championships

An impromptu picnic in the front yard.

Snow angels at the beginning and the end of the year.

Capturing our lives throughout the year – good times and not so good, events and every day life – recording our family history.  Today's picture - Juliana, Ruslan and Wyatt watching Handy Manny on my mom's iphone.

More Adventures in Backwards Crawling

Not only is Ruslan still having fun with crawling backwards, he is getting really fast.  Once he gets the hang of moving forward, he is going to be getting into everything.  While I am sitting there playing with them, Ruslan hangs out and plays with the toys.  As soon as I leave the room he is on the move.  He crawled his way under the stroller and then along the back wheel until he was stuck against the wall - but he was smiling and incredibly pleased with himself at his accomplishment.  I pulled him out, turned around for a minute and heard him crying.  He was back under the couch, only the top of his head was sticking out this time and he was really mad that he was stuck (so no pictures that time).

Toy Fight

Ruslan and Wyatt both really like this new toy...it certainly won't be the last time they fight over a toy.

Merry Christmas

We have had a great Christmas Holiday, I hope that your family did as well!  Here's Juliana, Ruslan and Wyatt in their Christmas pjs this morning.

And here are the pictures we included on our Christmas card this year.

Merry Christmas!

8 Months with Puppies

I'm not sure where the time goes, but these little boys keep growing and are 8 months old today!

"Hey - What is Big Sister doing?

The is the classic Wyatt expression when he is wearing a hood - he hates them.  Ruslan wasn't thrilled about the idea either and in general there is a very short window for Ruslan to cooperate with picture taking.

Ruslan Crawling

Ruslan is getting really good at crawling...unfortunately he only crawls backward.  He crawls as far as he can until he gets stuck somewhere, like here when he crawled under the couch.

Bundled Up

Since we walk to daycare, the boys are bundled in their stroller when it is cold.  Here is what they look like for our short walk.

And under the blanket they are wearing their puffer coats.

Two Quick Pictures

I will get back to somewhat regular posting again soon...two quick pictures from today.

7 Months with Puppies

We took the pictures late this month.  After a full week of Juliana being sick followed by a week of me being very sick, we are happy that the boys are healthy.  They also got the H1N1 vaccine so they should stay clear of the ick that went through the rest of the family.

During the photo shoot this month, Ruslan was captivated by the ceiling fan and directed his attention there instead of the camera.  Except when he was busy getting his toes, throwing the dog and diving forward....we are lucky that we have any picture at all.