Daily Photos – December 8 2009



We baked more today. Blueberry muffins for David’s class. They turned out pretty yummy. David had a lot of fun mixing the flour and sugar and putting the papers into the trays. Nathaniel’s going through this super-clingy phase so he cried every time I left the room even to get the ingredients. But we made it.







And I tried to give Nathaniel some avocado and was met with this face.







And a lot of gagging. Let’s just say he didn’t like it.







Here’s our tree. I’ve made my peace with it being slanted.







And the mantle with our stockings and the beautiful mirror.







Nathaniel is also in this phase where he gets up every time I put him in bed and cries and cries. Fun fun.



Sorry that the posts have been inconsistent this last week. I am spending more time with my family for December which is giving me less time to do these things. I am prepared for pages 8 and some of 9 for tomorrow and I will post them. I did finish a book last week and I plan to post that, too. And I’ve got an idea for downloads so expect those some time tomorrow. My tag, I haven’t begun yet. But I shall. At some point. Apologies. Family comes first.

December Daily 2009 – Day 7

Here are my pages for day seven.



Just a few words from Jake’s storytelling.







and the little boy with one of my digital overlays from a while ago.







I’m loving this book. This is definitely my favorite project all year.

Daily Photos – December 7 2009



David’s the friend of the week at school this week and so he’s allowed to bring toys to share and bring his family etc. So, today Jake and I and Nathaniel went in and Jake read a story to the class.



And I snapped photos, of course







We were supposed to go to Six Flags afterwards but it turns out they are closed so we stayed home and relaxed.







Happy Monday.

Catalyst 91 – K



Catalyst ninety-one is: Create art around someone you wish you got along better with.



I am not always very good to myself. I don’t appreciate all that I have and I might even go as far to say that there are periods where I really dislike myself. I know that if I were someone else, I’d be giving myself the benefit of the doubt. Yet, I cut myself so little slack. I criticize and judge myself so harshly. So I made this art to remind myself that I need to get along better with myself. Love all of me.

December Daily 2009 – Day 6

Here are my pages for day six.



Simple pages today.







here’s the back:







that’s it.

Daily Photos – December 6 2009



Today we stayed home. Relaxed and made pound cake. When I downloaded photos I found this one of David and laughed and laughed.







Nathaniel has been super-clingy but he’s also learned to stand up al by himself. He’s quite amazing.







Tired but thankful.

Photography Tips – Lenses – Telephoto

Apologies for the delay in this. Today’s video is on telephoto . If you hear some background noise, that’s the fan of my laptop, apologies.







Next week is lenses too. My favorite lens.



Photography Tips is a weekly feature and is posted every Friday. You can find all of them here.

December Daily 2009 – Day 5

Here are my pages for day five.



Photos with Santa.







without the cover.







and the ornaments we made at the event:







simple day today.

Daily Photos – December 5 2009



We went to have breakfast with Santa at the Menlo Park recreational center today.



Before that, Jake and the kids had some family time listening to music.







And here is Nathaniel.







A lovely day and then we had a delicious lunch at Donato in Redwood City. Three days ago, it was our fifteenth anniversary (dating) and today was the celebratory lunch. Delicious.



Off to spend some family time. Happy Saturday. Movie coming soon I promise.

December Daily 2009 – Day 4

Here are my pages for day four.



This is from the playground we went to in the afternoon, I just wanted to capture it.







the back.







and the pages from the train of lights.







the back.







inside the envelope are the tickets for the trip.







and when I open the flap.







and the back.







Happy day 4.

Daily Photos – December 4 2009



We just came back from riding the Train of Lights in Niles, CA. It was magical and wonderful and fun and even Nathaniel didn’t complain too much despite missing a nap and staying up past bedtime.



This train was decorated inside and out with Santa and carolers and everything.







I loved all the decorations and if it weren’t for taking care of Nathaniel I might have taken 1000 photos. As it is, I took 112.







David loved it, too.







And here’s the litte boy. Seconds after this he was off the carseat and on our laps for the rest of the trip.







And here are my three boys. Loves of my life.







December daily page and the weekly movie coming tomorrow! Too tired to move now.

December Daily 2009 – Day 3

Here are my pages for day three.



This is a simple one. About making ornaments yesterday.







and the back:







And a closeup.







Yey for another day.