And here’s the spread for week fifteen (sorry photos are still not great quality.):
here’s a closer up of the left side:
The first story here is about the walk we took around the neighborhood and the funny faces the boys made right before. And then the next section is about the arcade day we had when David was on spring break.
And here’s the right side:
The first one here is about David swimming. And then the next three are about the kids playing. Focusing and working hard. I love them so!
My art and our family photo along the bottom as usual.
So there we go. So far, so good. Still enjoying this project a lot.
Happy Savoring.
The Savor Project was supposed to be a weekly project for 2012. You can read about my setup here.
I haven’t been updating my left-side column with my daily gratitudes since the work craziness. David’s still writing his in his notebook and I am planning to put them back here starting this week. In honor of all the missed days, I thought it would be a good idea to make a gratitude list. Many studies show that happy and wholehearted people have a regular gratitude practice.
So let’s give this a shot. I am going to try to be very specific, I hope you can join me and leave your list in the comments. It would make my day, even if it’s just one item.
Things I am grateful for right now:
- Nathaniel’s laughter and how he says “byeeee” to his classmates when I go to pick him up from school.
- David’s little front tooth that’s still hanging in there despite the non-baby ones that are already broken through.
- The fact that the date for our trip to Turkey is approaching and will be here soon.
- Jake’s deep affection towards me and how very loved he makes me feel.
- Jake’s hugs. (they’ve been my favorite for almost twenty years.)
- That the sun is out and the kids can play in the backyard now.
- All the sketches I’ve made this year.
- A wonderful package of templates that came to me in the mail. (Thank you Jaime.)
- Startbucks lattes and raspberry chocolate cake pops.
- That I am still running 2.6 miles despite lack of desire. That I have exercised every single day since October 2, 2010.
- For both my book clubs.
- A few new friends.
- Friday morning coffee dates with friends.
- That Nathaniel and David both give me kisses and hugs whenever I ask for them.
- My watercolor pencils. I love them so much.
- Learning new things at work.
- Getting stronger thanks to regular strength exercises.
- Finally catching up on some of the videos from the classes I was taking online.
- Getting to watch some TV.
- Scrapbooking. Even though I whine as I do it, I love telling our stories.
- That the days are getting longer and it’s not pitch black when I wake up.
- That summer is coming soon and I won’t be setting the alarm.
- For awesome stash of books that are waiting to be read. Quick ones and ones to savor.
- Date nights with David — a new tradition.
- My friend Caroline and chatting with her online.
- A warm tea and some blankets when I feel like snuggling up.
- Yogurt with granola and fruit.
- And, of course, my health, my family’s health. And all the millions of little and big things we have that make our day to day life so much more joyous.
So what’s on your list right now?
And here’s the spread for week thirteen (sorry photos are still not great quality.):
here’s a closer up of the left side:
The first story here is about the whoopee (I spelled it wrong I find out much later!) cushion Jake brought home and how much fun the kids had with it. Then about David’s daily reading assignment. And then about how Nathaniel imitates David so much. Even if it means playing with a Wii remote without batteries!
And here’s the right side:
The first one here is about the craze of paper airplanes and how it still continues. Then about Nathaniel and his love for stickers and then finally about Jake and David playing Monopoly together.
My art and our family photo along the bottom as usual.
So there we go. So far, so good. Still enjoying this project a lot.
Happy Savoring.
The Savor Project was supposed to be a weekly project for 2012. You can read about my setup here.
And here’s the spread for week thirteen (sorry photos are still not great quality.):
here’s a closer up of the left side:
The first story here is about the boys shooting each other. Then about Nathaniel and Dad laughing and playing together. Then Hunger Games!
And here’s the right side:
The first one is Jake’s mom’s visit and playing Monopoly with David and making puzzles with Nathaniel. the next story is about the kids running and jumping on the couch and loving every moment of it.
My art and our family photo along the bottom as usual.
So there we go. So far, so good. Still enjoying this project a lot.
Happy Savoring.
The Savor Project was supposed to be a weekly project for 2012. You can read about my setup here.
Since I completely got lost in my Savor Project tonight and forgot to type up a post, I figured I might as well catch up on posting these. I am all caught up in both classes but just haven’t had a chance to post the photos. So here is February.
I am taking two year-long classes at Big Picture Classes this year. I am pretty sure you must have heard of both. Even though these are not amazing, I still thought it would be fun to post my progress each month. If for no other reason than to record things.
Here are my OLW pages for February:
the pockets with photos page:
And then I used two blow up pages for the two sets of people who mean the most in my life. My kids:
and my husband:
and there we go. I actually typed up the journaling later and printed it on a transparency that I slipped into the sleeve but I love how it worked out.
And then here’s the Move More, Eat Well page for February:
And here we go. That’s where we are now. I will post a March update later this month.
And here’s the spread for week twelve (sorry photos are not great quality, haven’t figured out how to photograph these well still.):
here’s a closer up of the left side:
The first story here is about Nathaniel putting legos together following directions and then calling daddy for help. Then about David’s pink eye and my rough time at work.
And here’s the right side:
The first one is about the first time Nathaniel told me he loved me all on his own (not as a response to my saying i love him). The second one is about David’s front teeth that are all crooked and about to fall off. And then the last story is about Nathaniel and how good he is about finding joy in the smallest things.
Since I didn’t do so much art this week, like last week, I took some of our family photos and just added them along the bottom.
So there we go. So far, so good. Still enjoying this project a lot.
Happy Savoring.
The Savor Project was supposed to be a weekly project for 2012. You can read about my setup here.
And here’s the spread for week eleven (sorry photos are not great quality, haven’t figured out how to photograph these well yet.):
here’s a closer up of the left side:
The first story here is about work and then the Willpower class that ended last week. The next one is Nathaniel walking along the edge of the sidewalk and having fun (but also being cautious.)
And here’s the right side:
The first one is about david’s 4-page drawing and then Nathaniel watching movies while I work feverishly. And then the last one is about my boys and how they supported me and helped me while I was struggling so much.
Since I didn’t do so much art this week, I took some of our family photos and just added them along the bottom.
So there we go. So far, so good. Still enjoying this project a lot.
Happy Savoring.
The Savor Project was supposed to be a weekly project for 2012. You can read about my setup here.
And here’s the spread for week nine:
here’s a closer up of the left side:
The first story here is David learning to tie his shoelaces. The second one is about Nathaniel’s creativity and the third is about a burying ceremony I did for Body Restoration.
And here’s the right side:
The first one is coloring the paper airplanes we made during family night and the second one is about putting grass seeds in the backyard.
As usual, the bottom has my art and our weekly family photo.
So there we go. So far, so good. Loving getting to savor these memories again and again.
Happy Savoring.
The Savor Project was supposed to be a weekly project for 2012. You can read about my setup here.
And here’s the spread for week nine:
here’s a closer up of the left side:
The first story here is my book club read: The sense of an Ending. Then one about how Nathaniel’s always watching David and whatever he does. Then one about David reading all the time and how that’s fine by me. And one about how easy Nathaniel is while I work during the day.
And here’s the right side:
The first one is about our tickle time and how much I love it and the second one is about how Nathaniel can get his daddy (and me) to do anything he wants by saying please.
As usual, the bottom has my art and our weekly family photo.
So there we go. So far, so good. Loving getting to savor these memories again and again.
Happy Savoring.
The Savor Project was supposed to be a weekly project for 2012. You can read about my setup here.
And here’s the spread for week eight.
here’s a closer up of the left side:
The first story here is David and Nathaniel building the city they created on the living room floor. The next one is about my hair. I just got it straightened again and I love it. And the last one is the boys being cute together (I know I have one of these each week but I can’t help myself.) and then there’s one about
And here’s the right side:
All of the right side is from Tiburon. The first story is about the running/racing the boys did as we walked around and they giggled. The second one is just a general story about Tiburon and the candy store and toy store and coloring on the bed and just having a wonderful time.
As usual, the bottom has my art and our weekly family photo and I added one of the three boys.
So there we go. So far, so good. Loving getting to savor these memories again and again.
Happy Savoring.
The Savor Project was supposed to be a weekly project for 2012. You can read about my setup here.
And here’s the spreads for week seven.
Jake and David got an old paper from Alcatraz when they went so I added an 8.5×11 so I could slip it in. That’s what you see on the right:
and then I also added Jake’s Valentine’s Day card in there too:
and here’s the right side of the spread:
here’s a closer up of the left side:
The first story here is Jake and David’s trip to Alcatraz. Then one about my book club and then one about the kids hugging.
And here’s the right side:
My valentine’s flowers and Nathaniel’s fascination with them. Then David and Jake’s trip to see Phantom Menace in 3D and finally making Valentines with Nathaniel.
As usual, the bottom has my art and our weekly family photo and tickle time photo along the bottom.
So there we go. So far, so good. Loving getting to savor these memories again and again.
Happy Savoring.
The Savor Project was supposed to be a weekly project for 2012. You can read about my setup here.
And here’s the spread for week six. Still working on being simple and letting some stories spill over if needed:
so here’s the left side:
The first story here is how Nathaniel likes to have me fake-shoot him and then fake-die. He loves to act. The second one is the first set for David’s birthday. From the morning of his birthday.
And here’s the right side:
Continuing on David’s birthday but this time from school. And the last story is about how much joy it brings me to watch them hug.
As usual, the bottom has my art and our weekly family photo along the bottom. I put a photo of David’s cupcake with candles on and off to commemorate his birthday.
So there we go. That’s week six. So far, so good. Loving getting to savor these memories again and again.
Happy Savoring.
The Savor Project was supposed to be a weekly project for 2012. You can read about my setup here.
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