Project 365, Week 37...

Oh my god!  There are only 15 weeks left in the year!  15-ish!  Wow!

Thursday, September 11:

It got chilly.  She was on her way outside to play on the swing set, and put this old pullover hoodie on.  It barely fits over her giant head and says, "I don't have to be good, I'm cute."

Friday, September 12:

The only picture I took today, after a run.  I made good time beating my PR by about 20 seconds.  Apparently the cooler weather was good for my run speed.

Saturday, September 13:

Our haul from the library, for me, the hubs and the littlest.  Olivia got her own books with her own library card.

Sunday, September 14:

A super busy weekend.  I got to bake this applesauce cake, with a lake of caramel glaze.  Yumm!

 This is just a portrait of my life.  The messy table, dog crate in the background, open box of pop tarts on the table, kids open backpack hanging off a chair, pretty flowers right in the middle of the chaos.

 He looks absolutely thrilled to have his jacket on, while sharing his dog bed with a blonde almost 6 year old.

 My people that came and walked the trail while I ran (and beat my PR again, by about 25 seconds on the Friday speed).  Maybe I really just needed a push.  Maybe I was just enjoying the beautiful weather and a new trail.  Or maybe my app just lies to me.  

 My oldest playing fall ball, pitching.  She's not great, but when they asked who wanted to pitch, she volunteered.  I am so proud that she gets out there and tries.

Monday, September 15:

Um.  Crazy Eyes.

Tuesday, September 16:

This one really did not want to make more than one trip up the stairs.

Wednesday, September 17:

Ready to go to school today.  P.s. the laundry baskets are no longer there.

Project 365 week 36....

Thursday, September 4:

My aunt passed away on September 1.  The Memorial Service was scheduled for Saturday September 6, in Kansas.  I guess I was preoccupied with planning a trip out there and getting ready to be off work and failed to take a picture.  I'll consider it a worthy excuse.

Friday, September 5:

I made it to Kansas, and my brother Derrick and I went to dinner.

Saturday, September 6:

When mommy is away, the family will have a bonfire.  And s'mores.

Sunday, September 7:

And bike rides while mommy is driving herself back across the Great Plains to be with these crazies.

Monday, September 8:

The dog was mesmerized by the water.

Tuesday, September 9:

Another day.  Another run.  Another picture (the only one I took that day).

And - a GIANT Happy Birthday to my baby sis, turning 21!!!  Make good choices!!

Wednesday, September 10:

Flowers.  Because Mia wanted to get them for me for Mother's Day.  I just think she missed me and she truly loves flowers.

Project 365 Week 35...

My brother's birthday, the anniversary of getting engaged, Labor day - this was a banner week!

Thursday, August 28:

No pictures today.  Um.  I don't remember what was going on.

Friday, August 29:

This is my brother Jory's birthday.  Happy Birthday Jor-B-Winkle!!

And, this is also the anniversary of when Tony asked me to marry him.  Good times.  I'm sure that looking at this picture makes him feel super lucky that I said yes.

Saturday, August 30:

This girl.  And her "do".  She loves this little rag.

Trying to teach herself how to make balloon animals.  This is the picture of frustration.

Sunday, August 31:

Mommy!  Always taking pictures!

Monday, September 1:

Starting the morning with a reading session, one of the books we got from the library.

Tuesday, September 2:

How to commune with your dog.

Wednesday, September 3:

Apparently no pictures, once again.

Project 365 week 34...

Summer's coming to an end...

Thursday, August 21:

My little monkey, climbing the baby dog gate.

Friday, August 22:

Three days after my sting, and BOOM! Red.  

(P.s. this is the back of my leg)

Saturday, August 23:

My highest loss so far.  Yes, I have gained a few pounds back, 2 or 3, but I keep trying things to keep this weight coming off.

Sunday, August 24:

I just thought this was so funny, the cat and the husband napping together, in roughly the same position.

Breakfast and a game.

Monday, August 25:

The living room prepped to get the carpets cleaned.  Oh how badly this was needed!

Tuesday, August 26:

Peace Yo!

Wednesday, August 27:

Because that lovely sting started itching, and swelling and getting hot.  We went to the doctor for mommy's sting and some antibiotics.  LOTS of antibiotics.

Summers End, Project 365 Week 33....

So, amazingly enough, summer is over around here.  The kids are back in school.  It's started raining a lot.  Carnivals and back to school shopping are over.  We are preparing for the oncoming horrors of winter.

Thursday, August 14:

Apparently, nothing going on (or everything), who remembers a week ago?  Don't worry, I make up for missing a day. :)

Friday, August 15:

End of summer carnival from summer camp.  Both girls had to have their faces painted:

The end results:

Saturday, August 16:

This is how we make grocery shopping fun!

Sunday, August 17:

Umm.  There are really no words.

Monday, August 18:

These bunnies were so content, they didn't move when I got in the car, turned it on, drove away or closed the garage door.  I think they are getting bolder and may be planning to take over the world.  Or..they are just doing this to mess with my husband.

Tuesday, August 19:

This is how I try to keep the rain away while I go for a run.  Amazingly, it worked!

Wednesday, August 20:

Our back to school photo shoot.  One was cranky.  Can you figure out which one?

Yep - this one.

After we got to daycare, I stayed with her for catching the bus.  She wanted to wait outside.

The cranky had gone away by the time she got on the bus.  Happy first day of Kindergarten, Little Love!

Last week before school started, Week 32 of Project 365...

Apparently, this was the week of Mia pictures.  Maybe I was subconsciously trying to preserve the last few moments before having two school aged kids?  Or, maybe Olivia has taken to hiding in her room with her DS, leaving Mia as my only subject.

Thursday, August 7:

This face ya'll.  The freckles kill me.

Friday, August 8:

"Mommy!  Wub my back!"

Saturday, August 9:

She was hiding from her sister and daddy at the park district, under a table.  Because yeah, my kid is running around like a maniac at the park district.

Sunday, August 10:

5K with Weight Watchers.  Of the 2 of us 'racers' that ran the whole thing, I came in second.  Whoot!

Monday, August 11:

This has been my consistent treat lately.  This kid using my furniture as a jungle gym, and displaying her underwear for all to see.

Tuesday, August 12:

Ummmm... I don't know.  But, apparently there were no pictures.

Wednesday August 13:

Post workout selfie as a created a butt-sweat butt-print on my backyard stairs.

It's August already - week 31, project 365...

Seriously?  It's August already?  Good God, where did the summer go?  I went back to school shopping with my kids ($150 later - say what???), we've bought some uniform stuff for Olivia.  We've registered Mia for dance class.  It's crazy sauce.  It's August.

Thursday, July 31:

This is what your mixer will look like after 6 large boxes of instant pudding and food coloring..

Friday, August 1:

Got to have lunch with a long unseen co-worker that wore mustache shoes to work.

Saturday, August 2:

Finally, the birthday party that we made the pudding pops for.  Olivia was enjoying a pudding pop, while Mia enjoyed her hat.

Sunday, August 3:

Peace out, rainbow trout (from the Skydeck on the Sears Tower).

Monday, August 4:

Out for a run.  I'm actually more thrilled than I looked.

Tuesday, August 5:

This guy likes to be super close to me when I'm trying to do my ab challenge.  Side note, we started him on seizure meds this week.  Poor guy had cluster seizures over the weekend and into the week.  It's time.

Wednesday, August 6:

My life - laundry and work.