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.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Nancy 18/365 - Orlando, FL USA
October 18, 2010 If you come to my house and want to borrow a tupperware, it'd be a good idea to wash it first. Why? Because this mess happens every day. Several times a day. And many moons ago when John first did it I would wash everything each time. Now? I wash when I need to use something. Usually. Sometimes. Ok, occasionally.
While most of the time it drives me absolutely batty, I'm amazed at how much fun a wooden spoon and some tupperware can give both boys.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Nancy 17/365 - Winter Park, FL USA
October 17, 2010Downloading 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.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Nancy 15/365 - Orlando, Florida USA
October 15, 2010We 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.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
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?
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
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.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
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.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Nancy 9/365 - Orlando, Florida USA
October 9, 2010
Those dreaded soccer socks.
I was so glad it was Jeff's turn to wrestle them on for today's Monarch soccer game. The boy's thought it was hilarious that Daddy was so frustrated with them. I just enjoyed listening to the laughter.
Nancy 8/365 - Orlando, Florida
October 8, 2010
"Grandma! You're 68 today!"
He said it like she had won the lottery - as though turning 68 is THE. BEST. THING. EVER.
I think he's right. 68 is going to be AWESOME!
Happy Birthday Mom!
Nancy 7/365 - Orlando, Florida
October 7, 2010
Book those tickets to Roma! Arrivederci America, Buongiorno Italy!
It has taken me 4 years 2 months and 11 days to convince John to eat pasta. Lately I've told him that we can't go to Italy until he starts eating pasta. Maybe that worked or the fact that his brother loves pasta or that his Dad just came home from Italy. I don't care, I'm just thrilled he's eating it.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Nancy 6/365 - Orlando, Florida
October 6, 2010I love this stage.
He's happiest playing with everyday objects. Whenever I'm in the kitchen (which is frequently) he loves to play with the tupperware, mixing bowls and wooden spoons. It's awesome. Except that I'm constantly stepping over him and his stuff to get anything done in my small kitchen.
Nancy 5/365 - Orlando, Florida
October 5, 2010wake
shower and get ready
devotion
breakfast
clean kitchen
vacuum
put owen down to nap
play cars
build a towering city with blocks
get beaten twice in candyland
play outside in the gorgeous weather
owen's up
lunch
haircut for john (school pics tomorrow!)
play in central park
whole foods
owen down for a nap (tho, no nap)
clean kitchen
phone calls for school
snack for john
pack dinner for boys
get john dressed - oh how i hate shin guards and those gigantic socks
25 minute drive with a fussy owen
watch soccer practice, feed owen, tame owen
20 minute drive with a passed out owen
tubby
clean kitchen
pass out
grateful for a hubby who fixes dinner. grateful for a happy little john. grateful for a sweet little owen.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Nancy 4/365 - Orlando, Florida
October 4, 2010
Mommy, Mommy I just found the most beautiful flower!
Look!
It's for you!
I love you!
melts my heart.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Nancy 3/365 - Orlando, Florida
October 3, 2010These two just can't get enough of each other. They both think the other is the funniest thing ever. Tubby time is loud and usually involves a gigantic mess of water. I hope they always feel this way.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Nancy 2/365 - Orlando, Florida
October 2, 2010Owen loves to attach himself to a particular item each day. Usually it is a utensil from John's little kitchen, sometimes it's a ball. Today it was a ladle. He carried it everywhere pounding it on various surfaces (and people). He alters his crawl - sort of a tripod scoot - so that he can carry his favorite objects. It's a hoot!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Nancy - 1/365 - Orlando, Florida
October 1, 2010I came home from the shop today to find this. It filled my heart with joy to see so much love sitting there on the hammock.
And, yes Owen is topless.
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