Maureen 365/365
Kodachrome
They give us those nice bright colors
They give us the greens of summers
Makes you think all the world's a sunny day, Oh yeah
I got a Nikon camera
I love to take a photograph
So mama don't take my Kodachrome away
Erica 365/365
This picture seems a fitting closer for the year. It was taken a couple
years back as Scott and I explored rural Kentucky after a civil war
reenactment we participated in. It's one of my favorite pictures and
triggers the same relaxed, peaceful feeling I had that afternoon.
It's been an amazing experience - and you, my friends, helped prop me up
through some of the lows in an interesting year.
I'm really looking forward to year 2.
Carol 365/365
Today is my mom's 76th birthday. My sons and I took her this floral arrangement.
I learned a lot about myself with this project. I look forward to another year. Thanks for the past 365 days.
Linda 365/365
In the past year, you've seen me go from living on my own with a 9-year-old
German Shepherd to living with this precious man and two young pups. Thanks
to you terrific Envisage 365 ladies for letting me share my life with you
while at the same time giving me a glimpse into yours. And a heartfelt
thanks to Sarah for bringing us all together. It's been an awesome
experience.
Petra 365/365
Thanks for a joyful journey, to those who are about to leave us you better
lurk on year two, for those going forward let's see where this year takes
us.
Becky 365/365
"I had to go back and see what my first photo was...me and John on the boat.
A year later, the boat has been my undoing."
Dawn 365/365
Sunlight and Shadows.
I am not the same person from 365 days ago. I will not be the same person
365 days from now.
See you on the other side.
Sandi 365/365
Well ladies, it's been fun. Thank you for sharing little glimpses into your
lives.
I have discovered that many of my days are the same and not many picture
worthy things happen. As such, I will not be continuing with the project. I
look forward to seeing the lives of the next round of participants.
When picture worthy things happen I'll post them on my blog. Please feel
free to check it out- sandiw.blogspot.com
I wish you the best in all that you do.
Sandi
Ronda 365/365
I thought all day about what today's picture should be. My kids were probably in about 90% of my pictures, so I finally just decided to make them pose for one more. Here they are being their silly selves. Thanks ladies for a great year. Thanks Sarah for making this possible. I can't believe it's over.
Sarabeth 365/365
At the beginning of this year of photos, I wasn't at my house. My
family, minus my husband, were evacuated to my sister's house because
of Hurricane Gustav. Today, I reflect on the past year, all but a few
days captured as a digital photo.
Robin 365/365
"A message written on my dining room table that is now shrink wrapped (with
an old comforter inside too :), and ready for the move, thought that I'd
capture what was going on in my life the day one year ended and another
began, and from the bottom of my heart thank you again Sarah!"
Christine 365/365
My first photo of this project was of this shed. My husband had just started building it and all that existed was the frame and roof. In the year since, the shed was finished and filled. For me, this shed will always remind me of Envisage Year One. Just like the shed, we women built something here. And we filled it.
Heather 365/365
Wow! What a patchwork of images this year! We're all different but our
images all came together in one spectacular quilt of womanhood and life!
Cheers :-)
Rebecca Two 365/365
It’s me and it’s the last day of Envisage 365, Year 1.
The person in this picture is not the same person that was shown in the bio pic one year ago. I am different. Stronger, smarter, more daring, more compassionate, more giving, more open, more aware.
Hell, I have just died my hair black and pink.
I am Rebecca Two. I wonder what Rebecca Three will be like.
Reshmi 365/365
I always considered myself as prosaic and in a way incapable to show my own emotions in front of people. But God, while naming this picture as Aug 31, I did feel something. Something I can’t name. It feels like a family now. * touch wood * And guess what, the family grew; there are now two adorable babies adding up to the number. Isn’t that wonderful! I didn’t have any expectation from this project when I started. When I started Envisage, I was a wreck. Little did I know that women I never met, would stand silently like a wall around me and help in my dark days. Also thank you for sharing your life with me.
Posting my own picture confidently as the picture of the day is not easy for me. If you didn’t know me, trust me I hate my own picture. . I hate my own skin. Therefore it’s a big step for me. If I am more confident today, it’s because of you. If I found any acceptance as being the real me, it’s because of you. If I am a better person today, it’s because of you.
Thanks to each one of you!
SarahTwo 365/365
*"525,600 minutes, 525,000 moments so dear. *
*525,600 minutes - how do you measure, measure a year? *
*In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee. *
*In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife. *
*In 525,600 minutes - *
*how do you measure a year in the life?"*
*-RENT*
**
I cannot believe it's been a year. A year. To watch my life unfold day by
day in pictures has been an amazing experience, and just as I have learned
myself better, I've learned more about all of you.
See you next year.
Or... tomorrow.
Sarah 365/365
Thank you all for taking these last 365 days and turning them into something beautiful with me. I had found myself cringing in my role of SAHM mom and was struggling because I felt I was not making a difference. This idea peeked it's head out of a crack in my pysche and grew with the help of all of you, not only the contributors but our followers as well.
I leave this year and move onto the next feeling as though I AM making a difference and I am proud.
Thank you all!
Lori 365/365
"Me, waving goodbye. I'm not participating next round for various reasons,
but I've enjoyed this peek into all your lives. Maybe next go round I'll
rejoin, but for now, so long ladies, and thank you!!"
Rebecca 365/365
The contents of my side pocket in my handbag: gum, lipbalm, a clip, three
shells from Scotland, a hair band and my rail pass. Because I'm currently
employed, I haven't been taking my camera anywhere, hence the strange nature
of this last month of photos.
I have loved this project. I learnt a lot about myself.
Gretchen 365/365
Wow. A whole year. Incredible journey for everyone who participated.
Thank you, thank you to you all, especially Sarah. I so loved doing this.
Take care and I'll be watching! Love, Mama Gretch
Erica 364/365
My self-portrait for Envisage 2. I'm really looking forward to it. Thank you
to all of you for making this project such a wonderful experience.
Nicole 364/365
Morris dancing - an old English tradition (it's very weird). We were out in
the seaside town of Southwold for the day.
RebeccaTwo 364/365
The team at the finish. You guys are amazing. My foot is not there but my
heart is.
Heather 364/365
People watching is so much fun. Don't know what the deal is with these two.
He's got the raccoon eye make-up and she's channeling George Clinton. Their
kid (in pink) had the bandanna, eye make, and pink ribbons in her hair, too.
Sarah 364/365
Jacelyn got her MCA testing scores today and all I can say is that I don't give a FUCK what the state says. If I could she would be pulled out of the MCA's every year. I think they are worthless and have encouraged lax teaching standards. No Child Left Behind my ass.
Kirsten 364/365
Went to my cousin's graduation party from College. Bailey found some fun
toys at my aunt's house.
Amanda 364/365
I've got a job where I work in a church nursery once a week. I rock a
lighter version of my new retro/rockabilly look.
Becky 364/365
"Saw a super-sized flock of birds while riding in the car. Just managed to
catch the last of the group. It was insane."
SarahTwo 364/365
Sitting in seminars? NOT. MY. THING.
I took lots of random pictures today. This is a lovely shot of the top of my
Coke Zero can. I took prettier pictures, yes - including a lovely shot of a
flower outside the hotel, but fact is: Coke Zero wins because I consumed
mass quantities of it during the past several days because sitting around on
my booty listening to other people talk for hours on end is not my thing.
Marie 364/365
On our way home today we found tons of turkey vultures circling. This was
very cool to see.
Amber 364/365
Actually from yesterday, but I couldn't resist sharing. This is one
of the puppies Em's coworker's dog had not too long ago. Corgis! I fell in
LOVE with this one. I can't afford him but damn, I want him so bad...
Sarabeth 364/365
He said he wanted to be prepared. I think it had something to do with
watching The Three Musketeers.
Dawn 364/365
At 10:45 p.m., I remember that I tore off the old shower liner in my fit of
re-nesting and cleaning when I got home. I then find myself weaving the new
shower liner onto the casters at 11 p.m., as tomorrow is the first day of
school and the last thing I want to do at 7:30 am is put the liner back in
the shower. This is after I clean and disinfect all rabbit cages, wash all
the rugs on which the rabbit urine wars have occurred in my absence, put all
the laundry away and label and pack all the school supplies for tomorrow.
I know that I do nothing special or different than any other woman with
children in the world.
Sandi 364/365
Mark's parents have given him a jar of apple butter for every birthday and
christmas the last few years. This birthday he got an even larger
jar......to put with the last two he hasn't eaten yet. Seriously, he doesn't
like it THAT much!
Gretchen 364/365
This was hilarious. The kids had a homework assignment involving the
parents; we had to draw a picture according to their description of a
"sculpture" in class. John is hard at work deciphering Emily's
instructions. What in the world was the word "penies?" Luckily for her, he
decided it was "pennies."
Linda 364/365
We went to the lake for a relaxing cruise on the pontoon boat. After
letting the dogs play on a deserted beach for a while, Rixi crashed for a
nap, but Katie kept watch at the front of the boat. I think they enjoyed
themselves as much as we did.
letting the dogs play on a deserted beach for a while, Rixi crashed for a
nap, but Katie kept watch at the front of the boat. I think they enjoyed
themselves as much as we did.
Carol 364/365
This is my dad, Gerhard Radliff. He passed away almost 4 years ago. He
would've loved looking at my photos in this project. I wanted to include
his picture here, as a tribute to him. He wasn't perfect, but he was my Dad
and I love him.
Christine 364/365
Whenever a jar of peanut butter gets down to the "scrape" stage, I give it to my dog. It never fails to keep her completely occupied and delighted for at least an hour.
RebeccaTwo 363/365
Cab fare to the airport after being discharged from the hospital following
the close of Day One. I succumbed to dehydration and altitude sickness and
had to go home. I am heartbroken, but my team continued on.
Heather 363/365
It's the Brew B Q this weekend. This is the winning rib! Finally, a nice
weekend. It could be warmer though.
Kirsten 363/365
Painted railings today for the new renter of our house. This is just the
beginning of the painting that will take place between the two houses.
Becky 363/365
"We went to a restaurant with an All-American theme. When you first walk
in, you are greeted by mannequins wearing uniforms from the different
branches of the military. Mannequins creep the crap out of me."
Marie 363/365
We went to a wedding this weekend and I have a ton of neat pics from that.
However, in between the wedding and the reception we went to a local brewery
and these tasters cracked me up.
Sandi 363/365
went to the Verizon store and decided to get the Blackberry Storm to replace
my Voyager. I'm still learning about it but so far it has more pros than
cons
Dawn 363/365
We wake early to clean the cottage, strip the beds and wash the sheets. It
is the only day we have woken to rain and the sea wind is fierce and
driving.
My best friend starts to cry when we finally depart. We could stay here
forever.
Gretchen 363/365
Drove up to Rocky Mountain National Park with our visitors. Drove across
Trail Ridge Road which is the highest continuous paved road in North
America, reaching over 12,000 feet. It was showery, but we got some good
light and some rainbows at different points. Always a great ride!
Sarah 363/365
Breakfast time! With only two cats in the house now they get to have yummy breakfast every morning. With five cats it was just too expensive. I have never seen Pickle or Hallows more happy.
The other cats are doing remarkably well, Little One has put weight back on and is getting his fur back. Figs has found a new home. King Kou is the only not doing well, he has licked all of his fur off and there is no medical reason to be found.
Lori 363/365
"David's grandma gave him this book, "The Torch Is Passed" which is
obviously a book about the JFK assination. Might be kind of interesting,
see if I learn anything new."
Sarabeth 363/365
I brought pizza in to the nurses for my husband. He's changing
hospitals and the staff is very sad.
Amber 363/365
Major SHOPPING day today! Braved the back to school crowds to hit up some
AWESOME sales and also to hang out with my mom for the afternoon. What a
great day, and we scored some GREAT stuff!
Amanda 363/365
This child is eight today. Among her gifts were a Jonas Brothers CD and a
Barbie doll with a little plastic mechanism that applies temporary tattoos.
In four years I'm going to be hitting the chocolate sauce so hard.
Linda 363/365
Enjoyed one of my favorite annual traditions today -- going to the State
Fair with my daughter. We had a lot of fun, and she even tolerated me
taking silly pics. Great afternoon!
Reshmi 363/365
Today I bought a box of scrap fabric from the local tailoring shop. I want
to make quilts. But I have no idea how to make it. May be I will figure it
out somehow. Please share if you have any suggestion or best practice tips.
Robin 363/365
"Shot a wedding out at Lake Michigan this afternoon...to say it was windy
is an understatement....as is evident by this umbrella. I have lived in
Michigan my entire life, and I have never seen Lake Michigan churning like it did today. The happy couple will never forget their wedding day"
Christine 363/365
The Boo running this morning. She's prepping for the new season of
Cross Country. There is little that makes me more proud than
watching my girls run. There's just something so beautiful about it.
And it takes so much determination and self-control. I am in awe
every time they push themselves through a race.
Erica 362/365
This sign made me giggle, and think of one of my favorite movies, Napoleon
Dynamite (which was filmed and set a half hour from where I grew up).
RebeccaTwo 362/365
MKH2000 Team at the Breast Cancer 3-Day in Denver. Day One at the opening
ceremony. Walking 60 miles in 3 days. Bob, Laura, Heather, Kim and me.
Becky 362/364
"I spent a good amount of time watching this bird run from our neighbor's
yard, down the sidewalk, and up our driveway. He/she then flew to the roof
and spent several minutes running around up there before apparently standing
guard."
SarahTwo 362/365
We went to Great Wolf Lodge for a military family conference. During the
day, lots of seminars. At night - taking the kids to the waterpark.
Sandi 362/365
This is the 20th anniversary since the football team won the state
championship. They recognized the players, cheerleaders and band members
from then. I was in the band & only went out bc the other female there was a
cheerleader and didn't want to be the only female out there.
20 years....where did the time go?
Amber 362/365
What? A decent picture of me? Nevermind that my man always looks
good. But a good pic of ME? Wow. I had to share this auspicious moment.
Sarah 362/365
A letter from Alice after spending last weekend with her Grandparents at the campground.
Dear Mom
I missed you and I had fun. I love you, maybe you could come to the campground with us.
Anyone want to guess which word she had help spelling?
Christine 362/365
A bunch of us from work all pitched in to buy tickets.
Tonight, The Boo spent thirty minutes telling me
how we'd spend our share if we won. The discussion left me
feeling sad.
Reshmi 362/365
I know. I know. I should be concentrating on the training / refresher course on the digital software that was going on. But it was a lovely day outside.
Lori 362/365
"OMG with the scratching and the licking and the biting!!! Some skin
allergy I think. At least it's not fleas!"
Gretchen 362/365
My baby boy Drew is 14 years old today. He's still a sweetie...most of the
time! Happy Birthday!
Carol 362/365
Autumn is in the air, you can feel it. The trees are starting to turn, but the majority is still shades of green.
Linda 362/365
Even though they popped straight up a few days ago, Rixi's right ear has a
bit of a lean to it today. Heidi had that same right ear leaning all of her
life (the vet said it was due to faulty muscle development). I've never
seen that characteristic in any other German Shepherd, so I like to think
it's a little "hello" from Heidi, which makes me smile.
Marie 362/365
Had our class "reunion" last night. This was supposed to be a pic of the
planning committee, it got mobbed. Not a bad time, I'm glad I ended up
going.
Robin 362/365
"I bought some organic popcorn at the popcorn store...the kernels were
purple, I was hoping that the end result would be purple popcorn...it isn't.
Tastes good though!"
Dawn 362/365
I hunt for shells and find these birds to be funny. This end of the beach is truly a Maine beach - rocky and rough.
Erica 361/365
Another shot from the Sturgis trip. This is our friend Jeff, and I just
think it's a way cool picture.
Sandi 361/365
I got this 'save the date' postcard from a new author. The book is called
the Hollow by Jessica Verday. I signed up on her website for updates. This
is so cool :)
Sarabeth 361/365
My husband took my son to Chuck E. Cheese's. He bought two notepads
with his tickets.
Linda 361/365
The moon through the trees was stunning. It had pink tinges a little
earlier in the evening, and then turned to a nice shade of orange. My
camera will go up to a 54x zoom, but unfortunately, even with a tripod, I
still can't manage to get things perfectly in focus. Any tips?
Gretchen 361/365
Depeche Mode at Red Rocks on a perfect summer evening! What a great show,
even for us old people (it wasn't a total AARP convention, though; some
young people have good musical taste!)
Marie 361/365
The new view out my back door. My DH was having a really rough time
yesterday, grieving his brother. He's full of anger and rage right now. Our
ugly pussy-willow type type took the brunt of his anger.
Becky 361/365
"I have no idea why I ordered this book. I don't have little kids. Oh,
well. It will be fun for Halloween, then I'll pass it on."
Robin 361/365
"Cutting strawberries for strawberry shortcake, now that I look at this
photo I should have had her pull her hair back :)"
Reshmi 361/365
Ordered this cake online today for my father. It is to be delivered next
week. He is getting retired next week and feeling a bit low. So I ordered
this cake to surprise him and cheer him up. I am not very vocal about my
love for my dad but I think I love him now more than I did when I was
younger. I couldn’t be a mother but my daughter taught me to be a better
daughter.
RebeccaTwo 360/365
Sparklebunny making a ninja trainer. When completed, she put on her all
black (including gloves) to work her way through the maze.
Kirsten 360/365
Packed all day and only took pictures of things to post on Craigslist to
help clear some of our junk.
Reenie 360/365
Heather, my favorite server in my kitchen, took this photo today as people
were starting to settle in to eat. I'm on the left side. Most the group was
outdoors on my screened porch. BTW, anymore I hire someone to help me
entertain because I don't maneuver as well as I used to. I wish I could
still do it all by myself, but those days are gone. The luncheon was a
terrific success. There were 14 of us. We ate a lot, talked a lot, and
laughed a lot.
Robin 360/365
"I would have taken another F@#K this day picture, but figured that it was
too soon for that...so I give you peaches. I can not describe the stress I
am under with our move, and how I realized that I have almost no one I can
trust, and no one who really gets what I am going through. I am so fed up
with caring about how other people feel, just once I'd like for someone I
tell that we are moving to say "How are you doing with this?" Instead of
acting like a damn child and hanging up on me, or yelling. Everyone EVERYONE
has their breaking point and I am at mine."
Amber 360/365
Damn faulty BC pills. I am breaking out, cramping, cradling very tender
breastesses and BLEEDING! Into my second month of the pills! Gah! Hoping my
NP offers me a stronger Pill when she calls me tomorrow...
Linda 360/365
Sweet little card reader. I can pop in the memory card from my camera, and
transfer pics MUCH faster than using the USB cable. It cost me a penny on
Amazon ($3 with shipping and handling). It's here: (
www.amazon.com/SDHC-Memory-Reader-Adapter-Smoke/dp/B000Z9....
Many thanks to my sister-in-law, Lynn, of Photographic State for turning me
on to it!
Marie 360/365
I'm thinking we need to drop these off at the farm or something. Anyone
have any good ideas what to do with all these egg crates?
Sarabeth 360/365
Like Linda, I will apologize for the plentiful pictures of the dogs.
However, with the kids at school, they are what I see all day.
RebeccaTwo 359/365
The last bit of preparation for the Breast Cancer 3-Day in Denver. Thanks
to Miss Retro for giving me the courage to be crazy.
Kirsten 359/365
My new kitchen :D Isn't it lovely lol. We are going to remove the cupboards
above the peninsula , paint the cupboards and replace the floor.
Reenie 359/365
Horrible Photo. Sorry. It's of a Monopoly piece - the race car. I've had it
on my desk forever - I mean f-o-r-e-v-e-r. It's represented that in my
lifetime I was going to go places - be a published novelist or a much sought
after artist etc etc. Today I realized, with much joy, that I have arrived -
the race is over. I've reached my place of great importance and it's with
the women at Blue Monarch. Right now, nothing could be more important to me
or to them... if I can make that difference in their lives with my weekly
counseling, what more could be more important?.
Sarah 359/365
This is one of the original ambulances used when Mayo Clinic was founded in 1889. The girls were fascinated.
Christine 359/365
Doc experienced sudden abdominal pain in the night, accompanied by nausea but absolutely no other symptoms. Didn't go away. She spent the better part of her day in the ER. Ultrasound found the problem, meds were prescribed along with orders to spend the next couple days taking it easy. She's feeling better now. Thank goodness it was nothing serious.
Robin 359/365
"I have became the uber packer with this move. I bought 600ft of bubble wrap and 3000ft of shrink wrap and it probably will not be enough! I could use a break from the noise of the boxes and stuff sitting around though!"
Reshmi 359/365
*A craftsman painstakingly designing and doing intricate embroideries on dresses at the shop where I have given two dresses to get stitched.*
Linda 359/365
Evidence that I live in the country yet again (which I absolutely love).
The neighbors just doused their brush pile with gas and lit it. Can't get
away with that in the city!
Marie 359/365
I'm saving this. We found it in Brian's closet. I'm so sending it as a
Christmas gift this year
Maureen 359/365
I think these ones were called 'Lemonade' sunflowers. But, I'm not sure.
Next year, I'm marking them, or keeping the seed packets!
Christine 358/365
Meet LaVerne...of LaVerne & Shirley fame. She's the more social of my father's two cats.
Sarah 358/365
We found this on our walk to the park this morning. It's hard to read. Here are some of the highlights.....
25. shine
28. you smile when I annoy you
39. hygiene (very clean)
46. non stubborn (sometimes)
47. respect your family (except.....)
74. non-cocky (sometimes)
75. but cocky in a good way
78. down for everything
And finally...
BECAUSE YOU LOVE ME!!!
Marie 358/365
This is new. Sometimes Truman is naughty and lays on that chair. I walked into the living room today and found him just standing on it to stare out the window. WTH?
Maureen 358/365
We went back to their 'old school' one last time, today, to finish up a PTO
event that I had chaired (handing out school supply kits that families
ordered last year). Wednesday, they start at a new school & we'll miss the old one. But, at the same time, we're excited about the new adventure at the new school, too!
Linda 358/365
I've never seen a vehicle with so many stickers all over it; sort of an
American theme, but not completely. I think I'd be embarrassed to drive it.
Robin 358/365
"Our friends Ted and Kim took us out to dinner at Logans this evening. They are also our neighbors but the friend title is much more accurate! It was a very nice break from the recent stress we have been under"
Sarah Two 358/365
Yes, indeed the way to get me to run is to up the nerd factor. I am hooked on Nike+. I've got it calibrated to track my distance and my pace - and it's fun to see my pace getting faster. Week two of C25K complete.
Reshmi 358/365
With just a week remaining, I am sorting my pictures and trying to catch up. I hate to lag behind. I think I work better under pressure or when it’s just the eleventh hour.
Nicole 358/365
Forgot to take a picture until late today. Tonight got caught up on e-mail
and finally did my bio for 2.0...
Gretchen 358/365
Our first day of school ritual is to take photos (in more or less the same
pose) before they depart. I'll have to dig up the last few years to confirm
what is obvious... my babies are all grown up!
Dawn 358/365
The storm washes HUNDREDS of lobster traps ashore. They are mangled and twisted ( although these two are in good condition)
It takes the lobstermen the rest of the week to recover them all - including having to dredge about 50 out of the sand with a backhoe.
Sarabeth 357/365
Idaho the farting dog.
I am pretty sure he was saying Augustus Gloop when I was taking this picture.
Reshmi 357/365
Today it’s Ganesha Chaturthi over here; the day when Lord Ganesha is worshipped by the Hindus. He is believed to be the supreme god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. To know why he has an elephant head, you can click on the following link :
http://www.sivanandadlshq.org/religions/ganesh.htm
Marie 357/365
It was a late night out with friends tonight. This is my naked, drunken Taco Bell moment.
Amanda 357/365
Packed lunches for school tomorrow. This is my first attempt at faux bento box. Cheese and crackers in muffin papers in the bottom container. Watermelon and baby carrots, also in papers, in the top container. Graham crackers are just stuck next to the other crackers. Drink is in the bottom section of the bag.
Robin 357/365
"Attended the reception for our friends who were married on Thursday, their decorations and center pieces were so pretty (even snagged one to take home!) These were on the tables so we could force them to kiss each by ringing the bells!"
Reenie 357/365
Good God. Would you eat this woman's food? I've been cooking for many, many hours for a luncheon I'm having this Wednesday. I'm preparing as much in advance that I can. I'm pooped! That's my back brace peeking out under the counter. My body isn't too happy at the moment. Time to shower and relax. Hey! How big is that bed of yours, Becky? Can I join you?
Sarah Two 357/365
"Girls! Hey! Look up, I want to take your picture!"
One looks up, the other tries to flee. And then, like a mountain lion
stalking a gazelle, big sister chases little sister around grandma's yard
until she catches her.
Still couldn't get her to look up though.
Maureen 357/365
Geodesic dome we built out of newspaper & duct tape, today, following the instructions in this month's Family Fun magazine! We always find something cool to do in there!
Sandi 357/365
These are just a few of the papers I graded this weekend. Many of these 7th graders can't add, subtract, multiply or divide decimals. Or divide in
general. So I have to reteach this 4th or 5th grade skill tomorrow.
Gretchen 357/365
This was quite the sight. Driving along, we saw this guy, napping on a
patch of sand, right beside the road. We pulled up, just a few feet away
(stayed in the car, of course). Every time he exhaled, he blew a cloud of
sand around his snout. Didn't seem to notice the us at all.
Linda 357/365
Clowning around with my daughter (who took off her seat belt just long enough to get her CDs). I took a 14-hour road trip to go retrieve her from
Arkansas. It was really nice to get to spend some time with her on the way back.
Dawn 357/365
Ignore Me in the middle. Hurricane Bill rolls through and up and down the coast, beaches are closed. Except ours, which is a private beach.
The water is ridiculously warm and waves are ridiculously huge - See the guy behind me? Yeah. They were that Big, and then some.
Erica 356/365
Sign of a busy nightshift at work; all the backboards lined up, some bloody
and some not.
Linda 356/365
Both ears popped up today! Rixi isn't going to have that leaner like Heidi
always had (though I wouldn't have minded).
Robin 356/365
"Did some graduation pictures this morning for a sweet young lady who was
only 4 when I first met her, I got to our meeting point early and took some
pictures around the Gerald R. Ford Museum, this was one of my favorites"
Marie 356/365
I was at my friend's bachelorette party last night. The things they let
these guys get away with is mind boggling.
Sarah Two 356/365
My sister's new puppy. My daughters fell in love with him. I imagine the
pleas for a puppy will start soon.
Becky 356/365
"Here's my bruise. This was the best crop job I could do and still maintain
the tiny little bit of dignity that I have. When I was showing Robin the
pictures, she said, "Thank God I DID NOT walk into your bedroom when you
guys were doing this." LOL
Maureen 356/365
We delivered some jumps to an insanely beautiful yard today. This fountain
was just past the arbor entrance to the back yard & was just the beginning
of the fabulous explosion of gardens and stone work.
Reshmi 356/365
I keep my reference books handy. And today I took it out to take some pictures and send to my online friends. ;)
Rebecca Two 356/365
The hubby finally found a light fixture he likes, and found it quite by
accident. It’s fantastic!
Gretchen 356/365
A couple more from Yellowstone, if that's OK. This is the famous waterfall, called the Lower Falls, in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. There's a great trail, 328 steps down to reach this vista. Well worth the huffing and puffing to get back up them
Dawn 356/365
Emily chases Jack on the beach. Hurricane Bill is still by the Cape, so we know it is coming, but it hasn't affected us yet
Christine 356/365
Spent my day ripping out ancient carpet & linoleum from my Dad's house. Still have more to do tomorrow. This was my Grandma's house, that I grew up in. I always dreamed of fixing it up. It's so nice to work on it now.
Erica 355/365
At work, we were expecting what we'd been told was an incoming multiple
gunshot wound victim. My colleague Dave had the trauma room set up
perfectly, with everything we'd need for such a thing... and the patient
turned out to have just been run over by an SUV. Not nearly as bloody.
Linda 355/365
My guy went to a Rams game in St. Louis, and Katie just can't understand why
his truck isn't coming down the driveway at the usual time after work.
She's just over 3 months old now, and I think she's turning into a beautiful
dog.
Yes, I'm probably posting far too many puppy pictures, but looking back, I
regret not posting more pics of Heidi, so I'm not making that mistake
again. And besides that, a whole heck of a lot of my time does revolve
around the two pups, so it's still a pretty accurate reflection of my days!
Lori 355/365
"Kind of hard to see here, but I bet this huge thunderhead was going to be
an awesome storm somewhere."
Reenie 355/365
This is so humiliating. :( I lost 17 pounds then put back on 13 of them.
Gah. I started Nutrisystem today and actually like what I've had and it
wasn't too terribly expensive. I also realized that I ate healthier today,
which I assume will continue while I eat the product. Have I ever told you
that I've never cook a meal for myself in 3 years? I don't count scrambled
eggs as cooking, per se. I do cook up a storm when I have guests, but
discovered there's no pleasure in just cooking for myself. Anyway, here I go
again! BTW, cosmetics aren't the motivation. My frame feels so much better
when I'm lighter. Those 17 pounds made a huge difference.
Reshmi 355/365
Not much sleep last night/ already late for work/ horrible traffic/flat tire/waiting on the road till help arrives when it’s a scorching day outside; what else do you need?
Becky 355/365
"John went to our favorite breakfast place and brought back breakfast for us
to share. This is only HALF of the meal, and I still couldn't eat it all.
I will say his coffee-making skills have greatly improved this week."
Marie 355/365
You know what this is? This is me on a hunt for cat piss. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I
have a disgruntled cat. I'll be playing with the black light after dark
tonight.
Amber 355/365
The ONE good thing about summer is watching the cat lie in the nice, cool
tub. I swear I couldn't have been randomly adopted by a cuter cat. And I'm
not even a cat person!
Carol 355/365
My son, Noah waiting patiently in the car while I drive through the park taking photos of the sky and grounds. He's very used to me doing this.
Rebecca Two 355/365
One coat in and I didn’t like my color choice. Then I think I went a little
nuts.
Dawn 355/365
I get a half opened Eye as we wait to cross the border on our way to spend the week in Maine. Road trips with impatient 11 year olds? All I can say is Thank technology for ipods.
Lori 354/365
"I cut across three lanes of traffic to follow this car into a parking lot
where I could get a shot! Freakin awesome, and the owner looked just like
you'd imagine - an old hippie in his 60s!"
Reshmi 354/365
I lost my bag with my keys and I am wandering on the street. I can’t think straight. To spend time I walked into a restaurant all alone. How much more drama will I have to go through? I am slowly reaching the verge.
Sarah 354/365
We were supposed to have a picnic downtown, it decided to rain so we ate in the skyway and then got soaked walking to the music store to get Jacelyns violin. We cut the afternoon short and went home instead of walking to church for dinner with Grandma. Try again next week.
Reenie 354/365
This is the first painting I have purchase for investment and not for passion. It is a vintage painted velvet, which have become very popular for collectors. You'd be amazed at the increased value for them and vintage paint-by-number canvases.
Becky 354/365
"The wallpaper border I ordered for Robin's room came today. It's going to
be awhile before I tackle that project."
Gretchen 354/365
This is Grand Prismatic Spring. The geysers and the paint pots at
Yellowstone are everywhere and some of the colors will just blow you away!
Old Faithful was pretty boring compared to many of the other geothermal
features located in such an amazingly large area!
Linda 354/365
Katie waits patiently for Rixi to wake up from her nap. Sometimes she plays a little too roughly with the youngster for my taste, but she's getting
better by the day. They already look for each other if they're separated
for any reason. Eventually, they'll be the best of buddies.
Nicole 354/365
Sadly, it was my mom's last day visiting today. We went on a trip on the
London Eye with my boyfriend's family. Here is a view of one of the other
"pods."
Sarah Two 354/365
The weather was pretty blah today - but at the end of the day, the clouds
made way for a little bit of sunshine.
Kirsten 354/365
Happy Anniversary Baby. Was treated to Red Lobster today from a very good
Friend, Claudia. A month or so ago she sent me a gift certificate for Hubby
and I to go out on a date. FINALLY we found time. Figured it couldn't have
been a better time. Thank you Claudia, It was a wonderful night!
Sandi 353/365
we almost lost our dog. she quit eating and the vet discovered she had an
infected liver and it was starting to shut down. We had to give her an
antibiotic and she now eats- chicken and rice twice a day.
Marie 353/365
The Bolen Bunch is at the cottage! This is our flag we're putting up every
year while we're there. We've forgotten the last 5 fricken years we've had
the flag. Probably just a fluke we remembered this year.
Gretchen 353/365
One of the most striking things about Yellowstone is the extent of the 1988
fires. I just had no idea. Since it's been 21 years now, you don't see
charred tree trunks, but more often scenes like this. Fire does rejuvenate
the environment and small trees are growing everywhere, but it's very
dramatic how the landscape still shows the scars, in such an extensive area
of the park.
Kirsten 353/365
Turner wouldn't stop climbing out of his crib. He has now moved to a big kid
bed. :( My baby is no longer a baby anymore.
