[Fitness, Health and Happiness]

Shoot and Edit | Week 3

Part 1: SOOC
Theme: Good Night

Reading. Good night means tucking in and reading. I can't remember a night when we didn't read before going to sleep. 

Happiness Captured :: Week 4

Happiness captured for Week 4? 1 hour and a volleyball game.

Me:: Venti Hot Green Tea and a Grande Skinny Latte Extra Hot with scones. One hour at Starbucks with Chad. A much needed one hour for just the 2 of us.

Lee:: Normally Chloe is far more comfortable on a singing team (aka choir) than a team sport. She is so thrilled for the opportunity to play on her school team she just beams when she is on the court. I am thrilled that our girl is exploring other activities and even more thrilled that she has found a love of volleyball enjoyed by both her older sister and her mama. (The quality is not the best, but a fuzzy happy is better than no happy capture at all!)

the Simple Things

A photowalk. Taking advantage of above freezing temperatures. Enjoying the fresh air.

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

1. This Is Me

Yes. This is me and 4 months ago I couldn't do this.

2. Resolutions

I have 6-7 resolutions/goals/intentions every year. This year one of them is to run the Chicago Marathon 2011. My second favorite city and 45,000 (2010) runners!

 

3. Treasured

Random and totally unexpected just-because flowers from Chad. 

4. Innocence

I immediately thought of Alyssa. She is growing up so fast. 

5. Primitive

My son is who is a total techie is fascinated with typewriters. The older the better.

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

1. In My Home

Books. A family of four avid readers.

2. It's beginning to look a lot like...Christmas. A wonderful time of year.

3. Sweet Treat

Pumpkin Mousse Parfait. I'm not a big sweets person so this is the perfect dessert because it's light and not too sweet.

4. Time

Ironically my son turns 14 today. Browsing through old photos. Reminiscent of time.

5. Everyday

I start every day on my computer (with coffee).

I'm also linking up to 

  

Eyes, A Scavenger Hunt, and the Simple Things

The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Eyes
Sunday Snapshot 

 

Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Show and Tell Photo Challenge

1. The View Above

Show

Tell: It was the perfect day for an impromptu photo shoot outside. Alyssa, who happens to be one of my favorite subjects, is always willing to have her picture taken. 

2. Something Hot

3. Something Cold

4. Electronic

5. Sparkle

 

 

 

A Photo Scavenger Hunt and Something Simple

My first Scavenger Hunt post. Hosted by Ashley at Ramblings and Photos.

1. Self Portrait
It will take more than a fractured foot to stop me.

2. Handmade
In all the years I've been scrapbooking this is an all time favorite project. A mini album of Chad and I. A little reminder not to let the "us" get lost in our busy lives. 

3. Orange
I don't know what it is about this year. More than ever I'm awed by the colors of fall.

4. CandleCandles are almost always burning in our house.

5. Street Sign

I ended up with dozens of blurry street signs and then there was this one. It's a perfect shot to act as my little reminder of a few things.

And 

Early morning quiet.

I cherish my early morning time. The quiet house. Hot coffee. Starting a new day.

The Simple Things #1

I read about a new photo challenge on my friend's blog, Embrace Life. The Simple Things photo challenge hosted by Rebecca Cooper.  

I've set out capturing an image each week of the simple things in my life that make me smile...the little things and little moments that make me happy. A cool breeze, a quiet afternoon nap, some pretty flowers...

This week is a simple thing that never fails to make me smile, laugh and relax. A trip to Starbucks with Chad. A little time being together. A little time just the 2 of us. He orders a pumpkin spice scone (and hot green tea) and I eat one corner with a latte (a corner is the best bite). We laugh. He indulges my wanting to take pictures. We talk. We smile...a lot!

What is your one simple thing this week? What made you smile?