Nancy 30/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October 30, 2010

Grateful that he had such a fun soccer season, though I think he liked the post-game Einstein's bagel more than the game itself. Love this little dude.

Nancy 29/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October 29, 2010

He loves mirrors and today I caught him kissing himself in the mirror. Such fascination I don't want to forget.

And found these gems on my camera today. Thank you Jana.

Nancy 28/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October 28, 2010

A playdate with 3 of John's school buddies. I had a car full of kids, that's for sure. I was a little nervous having them all over, but boy were they were an absolute delight.

Nancy 27/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October 27, 2010

We try to stay for Chapel on Wednesday's when we drop John off for school. It's a beautiful moment of singing, sharing and a sweet message. Today it was just what I needed.

Nancy 26/365 - Orlando, Florida

October 26, 2010

Little Bear has been usurped by Yo Gabba Gabba as the favorite show in our house.

For some reason this makes me very, very sad.

Nancy 25/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

Just arrived and he can't believe all there is to do at the festival.

Face painting!!!! He was so upset when he had to take it off at the end of the day.

Cheesy smile from the photographers kid.

October 25, 2010

John was so excited to dress up for the Fall Festival at school today. What a fun, fun day filled with games, prizes, and food. John made an excellent Woody.

And his costume turned out pretty great!

Nancy 24/365- Orlando, Florida USA

October 24, 2010

He collects them at school. Treasures, he calls them. Each day he collects a small stash of them in his backpack. He loves to sort them by color or shape and spends a little time each day creating art with them.

Mom! Mom! I got a blue santa today! I've been searching for a blue santa FOREVER.

Now I just have to keep them out of Owen's hands and mouth.

Nancy 23/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October 23, 2010

Lunch today with a dear friend who is on a remarkable journey of healing. It made my heart full to see that after years and years of pain God can bring peace to someone's aching heart.

Grateful today. Very, very grateful.

Nancy 22/365 - Orlando, Florida, USA

October 22, 2010

He wants to be just like his brother. He wants to play with his toys and read his books and play with his cars and be in his space.

Yet, he's so different from his brother. So different.

Nancy 21/365 - Orlando, FL

October 21, 2010

Owen has started a new game when he wakes up from naptime.

Stand in your crib and then drop to the bed.

Laugh really hard.

Repeat.

Fall into the crab and snuggle/wrestle Barnsy and Lovey.

Toss.

Act forlorn that your friends are gone.

How did that happen?

Smile for Mama.

So yummy, this almost one year old boy of mine. Now if I could just wake up that happy each day.

Nancy 20/365 - Orlando, FL

October 20, 2010

An awesome trip to the Pumpkin Patch this morning with John's school. Such excitement in the air about the new school location, the Fall season and Halloween! Now what should we do with all these little pumpkins.

Nancy 19/365

October 19, 2010

She's always been last on the totem pole. Even when Norman was around, she was last as he made his presence known. She's always waiting for something...food, her nails to be trimmed, a way overdue trip to the vet. I think she's tired of being last.

Nancy 17/365 - Winter Park, FL USA

October 17, 2010

Downloading and backing up images from yesterday's photo shoot and this one made me smile.

When I photograph families my goal is to capture the little moments. The role of parenting is made up of millions of these moments, most of them lost until something jogs our memories and it comes rushing back to us. When Lee Anne and Pete look at this picture in 10 years, I hope they remember the sweet, barreling energy of MG and the full heart of EJ. It was an honor to capture the love of this dear family.

Nancy 16/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October 16, 2010

#14 of 37 things to do in my 37th year: Connect more with my family.

A wonderful, relaxed afternoon spent with family. It was exactly what we all needed.

Nancy 15/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October 15, 2010

We had our parent-teacher conference today. We so enjoyed listening to Marguerite talk about our sweet, thoughtful boy. He's contemplative. He's smart. He's funny. He's nice to everyone. He's positive. He is, in a nutshell, a delight.

Found this on my camera today. It just might be my favorite photo of them together. Thank you Jana.

Nancy 14/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October 14, 2010

Today I was off. Maybe it's that I'm overwhelmed. Or that I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Or that I feel behind.

Could be that I'm just too busy and need to recharge. Regroup. Re-something-or-the-other.

I did cross something super important off the list. Owen and I went to the hospital to get his blood drawn today. It was a piece of cake. Why was I so stressed about this task?

Nancy 13/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October, 13 2010

Owen is sleep regressing.

He, as captured above squealing in delight about something, isn't phased at all.

Too bad I don't feel the same way.

YAWN.

Nancy 12/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October 12, 2010

The dialogue in my head since last night's school Board of Director's meeting:

• This is absolutely crazy. We're starting a school.
• How are we going to raise $75,000 by Christmas.
• wow! These families are so devoted to this mission.
• I sure hope the IRS accepts our 501(c)3 application.
• God is so faithful.
• Why is this so hard? I sure hope it's worth it.
• How awesome is it that we are two months into the year and have not had to take any money from our nest egg.
• I sure hope we pass the October 17 vote at the new church.
• and on and on and on and on......

Nancy 11/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

Cruising in the double BOB along Finch Street with our snacks and water.

Monday October 11, 2010

Task #4 from Merrill:

Move that body!

Everyday.

What? Everyday? Is she crazy? Turns out, she's not. 11 days into moving that body I'm feeling loads better.

With the exhaustion that has accompanied this past year, I've found exercise to be next to impossible. I've missed feeling strong and the energy that comes from exertion and breathing fresh air.

Thank you Owen for finally letting me get REM sleep and waking just once a night to eat. Thank you Merrill for getting me moving. Thank you Jeff for, well, everything.

Nancy 10/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October 10, 2010

It was moving day across the street.

Can't believe we moved here 8 1/2 years ago. Seems like yesterday and also forever ago.

I wonder when we'll be hiring a moving van again or whether Robin Road is where we'll always stay.