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Project 365 {WEEK 8} - Sugar and Spice, Barefoot and Ice

2/26/2017

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Day 56 {Far Away} - So Close and Yet So Far

Oh spring, when will you arrive?

Day 55 {Currently Reading} - Cut and Paste

Reviewing some material for a brochure I'm working on...I love my job.

Day 54 {Cold} - Mint Condition

In protest to today's more than 20-degree temperature swing (in the wrong direction), I decided to make homemade mint ice cream. A little brain-freeze to accompany my toe-freeze.

Day 53 {Begins with W} - Whatever

Day 52 {In Motion} - Barefoot in February

Just a teaser day before the snow flies again this weekend.

Day 51 {Spice} - Spice it Up

I think it's time to spice things up around here!

Day 50 {Near By} - Chocolate Emergency

Good thing we live within walking distance to the nearest grocery store...I think I need to make a chocolate run.

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Project 365 {WEEK 7} - Highs and Lows

2/19/2017

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From sick days to 60 degree days, this week had a little of everything. Thankfully everyone is on the mend and things seem to be getting back to normal around here...whatever that means.

Day 49 {Deteriorate} - Banana Bread Ready

Let's Get Mashing!

Day 48 {Corner} - For the Love of Crust

My kids won't eat their crusts, but it's my favorite part of the pizza. I always volunteer to eat the corner pieces.

Day 47 {Picture of a Picture} - Picture This

Just seeing what it would look like if I had one of my old composites framed and hung over the mantle.

Day 46 {White} - High Key High Tea

Day 45 {Love} - Forever Frozen

"We keep this love in this photograph. We made these memories for ourselves; where our eyes are never closing, hearts were never broken, and time's forever frozen still." - Ed Sheeran

Day 44 {Pattern} - Valentine Preparation

Despite all the sickness last week, we somehow managed to get all the valentines written out in time for tomorrow's classroom party...victory dance!!

Day 43 {Jump} - Roll With the Punches

With 2 sick kiddos, no one in our house felt like jumping today. So instead of an action shot for my "Jump" theme, you get a little Van Halen throw-back. Enjoy.

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Project 365 {WEEK 6} - All I Can Do is Keep Breathing

2/12/2017

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Monday night: "Mommy, I'm sooo tired, do I have to go to ballet tonight?"

I'm not sure if it was the glassy eyes or the chattering teeth that finally convinced me to keep her home, but I'm sure glad I did. Little did I know at the time that this was the start of a marathon illness that kept my poor girl camped out on the bathroom floor for several days this week. At one point her temperature was hovering around the 104 mark...um, yikes.

By the time Friday morning rolled around, she was finally fever-free and ready-(ish) to head back to school. And that's when her big brother woke up at 4:00 a.m. with a 101 degree temperature, killer headache and a barking cough. He just couldn't stand to let his sister get all the attention this week. I HATE sibling rivalry!

While he slept the day away, I managed to get a little work and laundry done. That is, until I received an afternoon phone call from the school health room informing me that little sis nearly passed out in class and that I had to come pick her up. Just 30 minutes before the end of the day...she was SO close!

It's Sunday now, and despite my achy ribs, on-and-off headache and lack of sleep, I somehow survived the week trapped in the house with the Hell-beast virus, 2 sick kiddos, hubs out of town and no groceries. Still breathing, yes, but I think I need a nap...Is it Monday yet?

Day 42 {Behind} - Mr. Misty-Eye

"You got one time to figure it out, One time to twist and one time to shout." - Twenty One Pilots

Day 41 {My Choice} - Guard Your Heart

Day 40 {Layered} - Cookie Strata

Day 39 {Emoji} - TKO

Second day in a row home sick from school. And it's looking like Thursday might be day 3 unless this fever finally decides to break. This is one tough virus.

Day 38 {Begins with L} - When Life Gives You Lemons...

...Try not to get any in the papercut on your finger, because it just makes everything soooo much worse.

Day 37 {Slow} - Just Breathe

If you are unable to find the quiet, slow down and let the quiet find you.

Day 36 {Entrance} - Enter Sunlight

We finally got a few hours of afternoon sun!

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Project 365 {WEEK 5} - My Winter Break-up Note

2/5/2017

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Hey February, I thought I told you last year that I didn't want to see you anymore. It's always the same with you; you show up, uninvited, and try to sweep me off my feet with all that "Be My Valentine" talk, then you leave me feeling cold and disappointed. You know as well as I do that we never had any real chemistry. You're just not my type. Sure, you can be sweet for a few days, when the spotlight's on you, but then it's right back to your selfish ways, teasing me with small bursts of sunshine and then giving me the cold shoulder when I finally fall for your charm.

I prefer a month that's more sensitive to my needs, one with more stability, more charisma, more oomph. You claim to be all about love and romance, but you're nothing but talk. You have no staying power, no stamina. Beneath your shallow, candy-coated exterior, you're nothing more than a drab, roller-coaster of temperatures and emotions. You give me chills down my spine...but not the good kind. When you're with me, I can't be myself; I feel I have to hide beneath so many layers just to get through the day. And nights with you are cold and lifeless. I've felt your frigid hands on mine. You suffocate me and I feel trapped. If you knew me at all, you'd know that I'm looking for a month that loves me for who I really am, and that gives me the freedom to do all the things I dream about. I want to feel that spark of true love, igniting a fire inside (that doesn't actually involve a fireplace). After all these years, I can finally admit that we were never meant to be together.

So take your vase of wilted flowers and your store-bought sentiments and go play your mind-games on someone else. I deserve so much more than what you have to offer, and I know if I'm patient, I'll eventually find what I've been looking for.

Day 35 {Wild} - Wild Child

Took her a few tries, but she finally remembered how to do it...Sort of. I really need to take the kids bowling more often. We went with friends today and had so much fun...even though the pins didn't always cooperate...it's rigged.