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Daily Photos – August 1 2009

Rabbit rabbit.

A bit bummed that we’re already in August. I have about six more weeks of maternity left and then back to work. Considering how little sleep I get at night, I am hoping I can keep it together.

This is my new necklace. I had the Lisa Leonard one since the beginning of the year and when I saw this heart pendant from superhero designs I fell in love. I kept going to the site every day until I finally caved in and bought it. The back says “loved.” I really love it.

Here’s my daily Nathaniel. I can’t believe he’s past three months already. Time literally flies.

And here’s David down on the floor with Nathaniel cause he’s so nice to his brother and loves keeping him company.

Not much else to report from this quiet day. I spent some time doing the digital elements (see post below) and a bit of time reading. Otherwise, not much else I’m afraid. But I am trying to take it easy and enjoy the little free time I will have.

Happy August.

Digital Downloads – Cease to Amaze

I decided I wanted to play around so I can learn to make digital elements. Mostly for fun so I am going to offer these free on my site daily. I’ll be experimenting so bear with me.

Here’s the one for today. It’s an overlay png. The photo is just an example of me using it. Click on the picture to download the png file,

You are welcome to play with these as much as you want and use them anywhere you’d like. You are NOT allowed to sell them ever. You don’t have to but I’d appreciate a link back if you do use them.

Daily Photos – July 31 2009

A few cute photos to share with you today. It was a very productive day in that I got a lot of to-do-list items done. I am about to go to sleep. I hope the rest of this weekend is as relaxing and productive.

Happy Birthday!

Daily Photos – July 30 2009

Today was another family dinner. I made this delicious goat cheese pastries. I even put onions and garlic! Trust me, that’s a miracle. I then made squash and broccoli and a delicious salad. Even David ate almost everything this time.

Here’s a cute photo of David trying to entertain Nathaniel.

And a funny face by the little one.

Can’t believe this week’s over! This one went too too fast!

52 Questions and Techniques – Tag 30

This week’s question was “who do you need to thank?”

This one was obvious to me. I need to thank my parents. They have been incredibly generous and it allowed me to have a huge dream come true recently. Thank you mom and dad, I love you!

I used sticky back canvas with acrylic paint (used like water color) and some pretty hero arts stamps. I played around with stamping on ribbon. And I added some dimensional pearls. That’s it.

I am combining Emily Falconbridge’s art journal questions with trying a new technique each week. You can see the full list: here.

Daily Photos – July 29 2009

Not the best shot but wanted to have a photo with my little boy.

I’ve been meaning to write more but honestly it’s 8:30pm and I’m ready for bed.

Daily Photos – July 28 2009

A chaotic day today and I am too tired to write so I just leave you with our photo. More to come tomorrow.

Daily Photos – July 27 2009

Love my boys. Love love love them.

I did some good work today. I set a schedule for us (it was my summer plan, now that summer is almost over, I finally did it.) I made a list of posts for a side blog I’ve got going. I set up our new Wii Fit. I did two layouts for the August kit for A Million Memories And finished one of the books I was reading (The War of Art). I got a lot more items on my list but I am making progress.

Hope you had a good Monday!

Daily Photos – July 26 2009

The best brother ever.

I love these kids so much!

Catalyst 72 – It Is You

Catalyst Seventy-Two is: Tell us about your best friend or the effect of friends in your life.

My words are:

Maybe it’s odd that my best friend is also my husband. Maybe it sounds like one of those cheesy Hollywood movies. However it might sound to you, all I can say is that it’s the truth.

No I don’t have the best marriage in the world. Yes, we have ups and downs. Many of them. Some days, I’m not even sure it won’t all fall apart. But even on those days, I am sure of one thing.

He is my best friend.

He is the person who knows me best. He is the person whom I want to call when I have something big to celebrate. He’s the one I call when I am so deep in sorrow that I want to curl up and disappear. He’s the person I want to experience new things with and celebrate old memories with. He is the person who knows me best. He is the person with whom I don’t have to fake anything.

Ever.

I don’t know how it happened that I found him. SAnd there are times when it’s rough that my husband is also my best friend. There are times I wish I had a different best friend. Someone with whom I could talk about my husband and my worries. But the rest of the time, most of the time, I am so glad that I found him. That he’s my husband. My love. And my very best friend in the whole wold.

I love you, my love.

Daily Photos – July 25 2009

Hope your day was fun, too!!

Daily Photos – July 24 2009

This is a perfect representation of Nathaniel’s mood lately. He doesn’t nap for more than 20 mins at a time and hence he’s continually cranky. I am a bit lost on what to do.