Catalyst 71 – A Day to Repeat



Catalyst seventy-one is: If I had one day to do over and over, what would I want to do with it?



Here are my words:
On this day that I’d like to live again and again, I wake up before everyone and enjoy a warm drink and some solitude. Then, slowly, my household wakes up and we have a delicious breakfast as a family. Then, we take a car trip to the beach or forest. We take photos, we have a picnic, and we play together and laugh. We drive back home and we take quiet time as we read and relax. For dinner, we cook together and eat something delicious and healthy. Then we snuggle up and read or watch TV together. After some kisses and bedtime words, the kids go to bed and we have some us time just my husband and I. That’s about it. Maybe it’s ordinary to you, but I can live this simple day over and over again and always be so so happy.

July 21, 2009 | CGallery, Creative Therapy Catalysts | Leave a comment

Daily Photos – July 19 2009



I love this little stuffed animal. My friend Kathy gave it to me cause I told her how much I loved them each time I visited her home. I have a red one and a black one. I know they look a bit evil but I love them, can’t even say why.



Here are a few more of Nathaniel with the toy:











And here he is grabbing things finally.







Mostly uneventful day today. I spent most of the day reading “I thought it was just me.” and relaxing and feeling inspired and peaceful. Haven’t had that in a while. I think I need to be productive too often. I need to take more of these quiet days.

July 21, 2009 | Daily Photos - 2009 | Leave a comment

Daily Photos – July 18 2009



Here’s David, trying to make Nathaniel smile. He loves watching the baby smile and I love watching him bond with the baby. I am so blessed to have such a sweet, kind boy (even if he tests my patience sometimes.)







And here’s a funny face from Nathaniel. Uneventful day today. Mostly rested. I am feeling really tired lately. I think almost three months of bad sleep is finally catching up with me.

July 18, 2009 | Daily Photos - 2009 | One comment

Daily Photos – July 17 2009



I hadn’t taken a good photo of David in a while. Look at those piercing eyes. I know it’s been a lot of photos lately but I can’t help myself. I’ll stop soon, I promise. I have a lot of Nathaniel from today.

I love them both so much.

July 17, 2009 | Daily Photos - 2009 | Leave a comment

52 Questions and Techniques – Tag 28



This question was: “What are your favourite days of summer/winter filled with?”



My days lately have been filled with dreaming about the life I want for myself and for my family. About making my dreams come true. So I decided to dedicate this card to that.



I painted the card green because I decided I didn’t have enough green cards so far. I then used clear embossing powder to stamp dream over and over again. I highlighted one and embellished around it and ta-da!



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

July 16, 2009 | 52 Questions and Techniques, 52Q Gallery | Leave a comment

Daily Photos – July 16 2009



I know this photo is blurry but I just can’t get over how old he looks already. My little baby is no longer a baby. Time passes so quickly.







I can’t seem to get the feet photo right but I am going to keep trying. and I can never get enough sleeping photos. He looks so peaceful and I love how he hugs himself. His hands are still in fists most of the time.







I hope for this to be an uneventful day. I am tired and it’s already almost noon. Nothing done yet. Maybe the second half of the day will be better. I have my friend Sandra coming tonight and I am looking forward to seeing her.



Here’s to a productive day.

July 16, 2009 | Daily Photos - 2008 | Leave a comment

Daily Photos – July 15 2009



How do you not fall in love with this little boy?



And here’s David, eating, watching a movie, and playing all at the same time. At his little table.



His eyes are still sort of blue. This week has been relatively unproductive, but I am hoping next week will be better. Nathaniel isn’t sleeping well at night. I can’t tell if it’s something I am doing wrong or just cause he’s still so little.



We had the pleasure of our friends Manu and Hana’s visit today, it was great. Especially since they had such wonderful news. I am glad that we’re starting to see friends again. I miss seeing people.

July 16, 2009 | Daily Photos - 2009 | Leave a comment

Daily Photos – July 14 2009



Some of our delicious CSA fruit from this week. Doesn’t it look amazing. And here’s some of the veggies.



And here’s David helping me prepare them:



I used to do that with my Mom. Today we went to gymnastics and then picked up our CSA and I did an upcoming catalyst. That’s about it sadly. Tomorrow is a biggish day for me so I am a bit nervous. I will leave you with several wonderful Nathaniel shots. Well, wonderful to me.























It’s almost midweek!

July 14, 2009 | Daily Photos - 2009 | Leave a comment

Daily Photos – July 13 2009



David spends so much time trying to get Nathaniel to laugh that I wanted to capture a few of the photos of Nathaniel looking at him and smiling.



And here’s David:



An uneventful day here, feeling tired and unmotivated. Trying to cut myself some slack and let myself rest. Hope your Monday is well.



And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY KUKI!

July 13, 2009 | Daily Photos - 2009 | Leave a comment

52 Questions and Techniques – Tag 27



This question was: “What have you found lately?”



This one took a long time. In the end I decided to make it about freedom. I feel freer and happier than I have in a long long time. So here’s to my newfound freedom.



I cut a transparency in a tag shape and used a collection of alcohol inks on it and some copper mixative. I then stamped it with a music stamp and put some butterflies and a few letter stickers. I don’t really like how it turned out but honestly I can’t ever get the alcohol inks right no matter how much I try. These tags are for experimenting after all so I am letting this one stay.



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

July 13, 2009 | 52 Questions and Techniques, 52Q Gallery | Leave a comment

52 Questions and Techniques – Tag 26



This question was: “On my walls i would write… ”



I can never remind myself this enough. Before David was born, I literally put this on my wall “Give up that there’s something wrong.” I need to live life happier and less worried.



Fabric, some leaves, a frame, buttons and a little baker’s twine with some pretty trim and some small letters.



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

July 12, 2009 | 52 Questions and Techniques, 52Q Gallery | Leave a comment

52 Questions and Techniques – Tag 25



This question was: “Have you had a hug today?”



I am lucky that I get and give hugs all day long. My husband and kids are very generous with that.



I stamped with the clock and used clear embossing powder. I then inked over it and added two clock faces and spinners.



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

July 12, 2009 | 52 Questions and Techniques, 52Q Gallery | Leave a comment

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