Day 35 : 02-04-12

Day 35 : 02-04-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

Warmth sparks into the cool night...

I did lots of baking today. I made my oatmeal cookies to take to Jerry's birthday party. (They were a BIG hit! Yippee!!) I also made lemon bars to take to Pete's Super Bowl party tomorrow. (That party is now canceled as Pete's wife went into labor tonight and they had a darling baby girl!) Now those lemon bars will go to good use at Norm's sales meeting on Monday! :)

We had a great time at Jerry's tonight. We sat out in the cool evening and enjoyed the fire. It was nice to spend time with them... It's been a long time since we've had the chance to get together.

I am also very proud of Cami... She has a very level head on her shoulders and she gave one of her friends some very good advice.

Day 34 : 02-03-12

Day 34 : 02-03-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

Best friends... Walter & Clark nap together. 

I had already decided on a different picture for today's photo when I saw my babies snuggling. I took the shot to see if it was going to work... Most of the time they move when they sense the camera! This time no movement... It was perfect!

Day 33 : 02-02-12

Day 33 : 02-02-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

Cami & Clark... A pas de deux! Clark has to learn some ballet too!

Cami got exciting news today... She was accepted to Joffrey West summer intensive! Mia Michaels is one of the master instructors! She has now been accepted to 7 different programs... It's going to be a tough decision!

Day 31 : 01-31-12

Day 31 : 01-31-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

The bird watches over paradise... 

It's truly amazing how many things are blooming! Today when I walked Clark I probably took over 25 pictures of pretty flowers along the way... I had to choose the stunning bird of paradise as my photo today, it's lines are just fascinating.

Cami had her first rehearsal for Noah's Ark. She is very excited to be in this production. It's pretty special, it's an original ballet with original music. This is the encore performance of the first time it was presented in 2010. This year there is "interest" in it by other production companies and it may be purchased. This meant that they reduced the cast... Cami was so happy that she was cast in it! I went and bought tickets today also so that we would be up front and center! You can check out the promo for this ballet here!

Day 30 : 01-30-12

Day 30 : 01-30-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

Let the day begin...

The sunrise was gorgeous this morning. I dropped the girls off at school and then had to stop to capture this stunning start to the day.

Perspective...

It's interesting... How I look at things a little bit differently since I began my Project 365 (plus 1). I have to take a photo a day. It sounds simple and it is... It's just how you start going about your life a little bit differently that changes. I started to notice little things that I might have overlooked before.

Things like shadows...

and details...

and favorite things viewed from another angle...

and every day items that surround me...

It's a fascinating journey and I'm so glad I'm taking it...

Day 28 : 01-28-12

Day 28 : 01-28-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

My sweet little boy basks in the sun and watches me.

Day 27 : 01-27-12

Day 27 : 01-27-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

This gorgeous, old, stately oak tree stands majestically awaiting the night.

Day 26 : 01-26-12

Day 26 : 01-26-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

It was a lovely warm day today. While walking Clark I noticed that the poppies were already blooming... The orange blossom was so bright and vibrant against the blue sky as it stretched toward the sun.

Day 23 : 01-23-12

Day 23 : 01-23-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

I love a rainy day!

Day 22 : 01-22-12

Day 22 : 01-22-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

I love my succulents! I had to take a picture of this beauty in my backyard. The light was perfect!

Today was a lovely lazy day. A day I like to call "Pajama Sunday!" I figured out how to apply my logo as a watermark in my phone prior to uploading today. Yippee!

Day 21 : 01-21-12

Day 21 : 01-21-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

The Richard & Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. It's a beautiful building with curved lines accented against the sky. 

It was another audition day!

Day 20 : 01-20-12

Day 20 : 01-20-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

It's my baby's birthday!!!

Day 19 : 01-19-12

Day 19 : 01-19-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

I made this soul warming chili for dinner tonight. I served it with homemade bacon cheddar cornbread muffins. Delicious!! The perfect meal for a cool day with leftovers ready for a stormy weekend!

I'll share the recipe soon! :)

Day 18 : 01-18-12

Day 18 : 01-18-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

I saw this peeling paint today and wondered if my exterior peeled, what would I find?

Day 17 : 01-17-12

Day 17 : 01-17-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

The glow from the lights on our house looked so warm and inviting.... I love home.

Day 16 : 01-16-12

Day 16 : 01-16-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

The clouds and tree really make the day seem colder than it was. The gloominess in this picture seemed appropriate for today... I discovered my car was egged sometime over the weekend. Extremely annoying!

Day 15 : 01-15-12

Day 15 : 01-15-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

There was a brief magical moment when it sprinkled while the sun shined on the pool...

Day 14 : 01-14-12

Day 14 : 01-14-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

Cami takes a private with one of her teachers today at the studio. She's preparing for another audition tomorrow. She worked very hard and did a fabulous job. I know she'll do well!

I loved the concentration on her face as she listened to her teacher.

Day 13 : 01-13-12

Day 13 : 01-13-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.

I spy with my little eye...

a world of shape and color and much to be grateful for...