Reflections on my Project 365

 I thought I would take a few minutes and share a couple of my favorite photo's from  my recently completed Project 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 79

I love this photograph ... it is the first photo from my project that I thought was truly special.  Beside a little cropping when editing - I did nothing to this photo.   This will probably be one that I get framed one of these days.

  Day 221

I wanted to do something special for Ash Wednesday.  I had my oldest daughter  scoop up a pile of ashes from the fireplace and we headed outside.  What I didn't count on was the windbut it made my photo and I was happy that it was blowing that day.  

  Day 223

 I couldn't help but feel pride when I saw my oldest daughter playing around with my back up camera - it's one of my favorites!

Day 266

What a wonderful moment celebrating childhood.  I didn't have time to even think about what I was doing -  I just starting shooting off frames -- hoping that I would  captured what I was seeing. 

Day 269

This is the last photo of our beloved Abby ... she was a part of our family for many, many years and she is deeply missed.  

Day 338

This was the hardest photograph for me - technically speaking.  It was completely dark and  my camera  was set on a tripod.  The timer was set and I  had to light a sparkler.  Then I had to find the correct spot to stand in the dark and write out AZU  with the sparkler (it was only later on that  I realized that I could have written USA and just flipped my image in photoshop  which would have been a little easier).

Day 323

I saved my favorite photo's for last ... Father's Day 2011.  These are the 4 faces that I love most in this world! 

I am proud of myself for completing this project  -  I didn't miss a day - not one.  I also thought I might cheat a little but I didn't - I truly took a photo a day.  I LOVED doing this project and next time around I'm expecting it to turn out ever better.   Project 2012 is coming soon ....  

Day 365 - Project 365



PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 365 - It has been quite a journey for me and I'm so thankfully for all the encouragement I've received for you all.  I'm proud to say that with the exception of posting one photo a day late because I was camping - I didn't miss a day.

Week 52 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 358 - The kids were excited to find these freshwater mussels in Bucks Pond,

Day 359 -  Chatham Lighthouse Beach in MA ... the family took a late afternoon stroll on the beach.

Day 360 -  Out on a little nature walk I came across this fallen mushroom.

Day 361 -  It was very cool watching this seaplane land and take off.

Day 362 - It's hard to see but there are 3 new little faces inside this house.

Day 363 - Who doesn't like butterflies?

Day 364 - The girls found this little guy catching some rays on top of their water table earlier today. 

Week 51 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 351 - Today my oldest got strung by a wasp - then we noticed this paper wasp's nest hanging from the tree above us.

Day 352 - We made stepping stones using these glass mosaic tiles at camp today.

Day 353 - Today we explored Weir Farm in CT ... definitely a place to visit.

Day 354 - After camp today it was time for a little tubing on Candlewood Lake in CT.

Day 355 - And what would you like to be when you grow up?

Day 356 - It was so hot today that not even the thermometer could handle it.

Day 357 - Camp is over and the family made it to Cape Cod for a few days. I have a secret about this view but I'm waiting a little while longer before I share it with everyone. :)

Week 50 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 344 - This frog wasn't too sure about me ... he was getting ready to hop away!

Day 345 - It's break time during our first day of art camp in CT.

Day 346 - I was visiting with a friend this afternoon and I just loved this sun on the side of her garage.

Day 347 - These watercolor pencils are fantastic! You can color with them like a normal colored pencil or dip the tips in water and then you have watercolor paints.

Day 348 - This morning the kids had a little fun with dominos.

Day 349 - 11 years ago today I married the greatest guy for me ... Happy Anniversary Darrell - I love you!

Day 350 - It was a beautiful day to explore Kent Falls in CT.

Week 49 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 337 - I'm proud to be an American ... I wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July.

Day 338 - Happy Birthday America

Day 339 - The wild ponies of Assateague Island.

Day 340 - Sparkle and Old Glory.

Day 341 - It was a beautiful day for a little snorkeling on the bay.

Day 342 - The first half of the antibiotics that Nat has to take ... just found out this morning that she was Lymes Disease.

Day 343 - My Hostas have finally flowered.

Week 48 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 330 - Keeping cool on a hot summer's day.

Day 331 - The girls put on a 'talent' show this afternoon and the grand finale was a water show.

Day 332 - I can't help myself ... I love these jelly candies.

Day 333 - What a day ... I found my 3 year old in a timeout (that she put herself in).

Day 334 - Just because ...

Day 335 - The first day of our summer vacation!

Day 336 - You know that I'm all about give a 'shout out' to others. If you ever visit Ocean City, MD and like seafood ... this is the place to visit!

Week 47 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 323 - Happy Father's Day Darrell! One of the greatest fathers that I know.

Day 324 - Yummy - Yummy!

Day 325 - Just another sign that summer has officially started!

Day 326 - Dinner and nothing was burned.

Day 327 - A daisy from my garden.

Day 328 - While over at a friends house this afternoon - I couldn't help but notice that they were in the process of cutting down this tree ...

Day 329 - We came acrossed this soon-to-be moth ... this critter was both strange and interesting.

Week 46 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 316 - Today it was a party for two lovely princesses ... I feel in love with these tasty treats.

Day 317 - I love dragonflies and found this one in my neighbors yard while I was watering their flowers.

Day 318 - There was a line a mile long today at Olivia's kindergarten end of the year for face painting.

Day 319 - Just another one of nature's masterpieces.

Day 320 - It's official ... getting off the bus today there was a 4th grader and right behind her is a 1st grader ... and summer begins!

Day 321 - Swing ... it was the first day of summer break.

Day 322 - It was a fantastic BBQ at the Hoff House ... I love the outdoor paint station for the kids! Thank you Marc & Elizabeth for a wonderful afternoon.

Week 45 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 309 - Late this afternoon during a family photo session we came across this nest of tiny-tiny frogs. I was so excited and started snapping photos and praying that I would get at least one photo in focus.

Day 310 - The start of my beautiful hydrangea's.

Day 311 - Annabelle's recorder concert today ... the kids did a great job but don't tell them it wasn't really music to my ears! :)

Day 312 - Completely out of my comfort zone but I was having a little fun with post processing after visiting the Baltimore Zoo today with Olivia's kindergarten class.

Day 313 - This web caught my eye today shining in the bright sun.

Day 314 - I was surprised by this huge display of oil paintings outside of my local Safeway store today.

Day 315 - I normally don't use photos from my clients session for my Project 365 but today I couldn't resist.

Week 44 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 302 - This momma bird was doing her best to protect her precious eggs (you can see 3 of them under her). Her nest is in a busy parking lot which means I'll be making some calls tomorrow to hopeful help her find a new location for her soon-to-be.

Day 303 - Happy Memorial Day everyone!

Day 304 - The girls were having a great time taking turns getting a drink ... it was so hot today that I even took one myself.

Day 305 - Proud mom here ... Annabelle made this at school and brought it home today. I love it!

Day 306 - We all got a little choked up at the bus stop this morning seeing the headlines in our local Gazette paper. This young lady (whom we all love) accepted her older sisters high school diploma - Haeley McGuire would have graduated this past Tuesday.

Day 307 - The girls were outback in their swimsuits throwing around our boomerangs this afternoon. It was pretty darn cute!

Day 308 - I found my photo today when Annabelle reached up to this hand print to match her own hand while we were visiting the FDR memorial.

Week 43 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 295 - Could it be true? My oldest daughter is finally starting to organize her own little world. Not only is she brushing her hair more and keeping her room clean ... but she's also helping out more around the house. I'm loving it!

Day 296 - These shirts were made in honor of Haeley McGuire by her younger sister. To show our love and support for the entire McGuire family - the neighborhood children wore them to school today.

Day 297 - Who doesn't love getting an unexpected package? Today my girls received these cute wooden toys from my dear Uncle T - he picked them up some place in Europe while he was doing a little sight seeing.

Day 298 - Just having fun playing around with my zoom lens!

Day 299 - My Girl Scouts don't know it yet but we're going to have a little water balloon fun at tonight's meeting.

Day 300 - A beautiful garden starts with just one little bloom.

Day 301 - It's official ... summer has begun.

Week 42 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 288 - I questioned my judgement on letting my Girl Scouts have a 'Brighton Breakfast' in honor of being at Brighton Woods Camp. At the end of the day I realized that having a 'Brighton Breakfast' every once in a while isn't a bad thing at all.

Day 289 - Our lives can change in an instant ... yesterday my community lost 3 young lives in a car accident. My neighbors/friends lost their beautiful daughter ... minutes before shooting this photo I was hugging this young lady who is grieving the loss of her older sister. Please send your love and prayers to my community ... we could sure use it right now.

Day 290 - It may be a while before the color returns to my neighborhood ...

Day 291- The Mass to celebrate the life of Haeley McGuire was beautiful and visiting with everyone afterwards was good for the soul. Today on Artesian Drive you could feel the love and support for the McGuire family ... I'm proud to be a part of such a great community.

Day 292 - With all the sadness lately ... seeing a double rainbow did bring a smile to my face.

Day 293 - I love my job! Today I got to photograph yet another new and precious life.

Day 294 - This weekend I'm helping to watch my friends two oldest children ... this morning I noticed this luggage photo tag on this suitcase (it's a photo that I took). I love seeing my photos displayed ... it makes me proud of what I do!

Week 41 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 281 - Happy Mother's Day! I'm truly grateful for the 3 blessings in my life.

Day 282 - Ask and thou shall receive. My friend does commercial wall papering and asked if he ever had any 'scraps' that I could use for my backgrounds. Well, today I was given all of this with the promise of more --- I hit the mother load for sure. I'll be testing out my new props soon.

Day 283 - Who doesn't like playing in the water sprinklers? Watching my daughter and her little friend getting wet definitely made my day. Childhood is a precious gift.

Day 284 - Today we made the hard decisions to put our beloved Abby to 'sleep.' Since the kids have gone to bed I've been crying but I know in my heart that we made the right decision. I don't think that I'll look at the decal on the back of my van window the same again.

Day 285 - Just getting ready for our Girl Scout encampment this weekend ... our S.W.A.P.S. (Special Whatchamallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere) are ready to go.

Day 286 - My peonies are about to bloom ...

Day 287 - My Girl Scout troop enjoyed the 'bird man' during part of our encampment this weekend. All his winged creatures were amazing.

Week 40 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 274 - I came across these footprints this morning and was lucky enough to also capture the goose responsible for them.

Day 275 - I got one before the kids did.

Day 276 - If you didn't already know I'm not comfortable in front of the camera. But in honor of 'Mother's Day' - which is right around the corner - I thought it would be my gift to myself to have a photo of me with each of my daughters. So tonight here is me and my beloved Annabelle.

Day 277 - Me and my Olivia -- she tried to arrive into this world 8 weeks early but with lots of prayers and an excellent medical team she arrived healthy and only 4 weeks ahead of schedule.

Day 278 - Me and little Miss Natalie ... she's my pistol and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Day 279 - SMILE ...

Day 280 - A message in the sand from my 6 year old!

Week 39 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 267 - Happy Easter to all!

Day 268 - This beautiful babe is recovering from major facial surgery ... I did some 'before' photos of this lad and I am truly amazed at how fantastic (and handsome) he is.

Day 269 - This old gal has been a part of my family since the beginning and isn't doing well these days. I thought that she looked youthful with the afternoon sun on her back.

Day 270 - She's got her Daddy's eyes.

Day 271 - This little lady is a hard cookie to photograph - she doesn't like the camera at all! I've been playing around with different editing styles and I am not sure if I like this look or not.

Day 272 - I was glued to the TV most of the day watching the lovely Will and Kate ... it truly was a beautiful wedding.

Day 273 - The view from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain was truly amazing this afternoon.

Week 38 - Project 365

PROJECGT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 260 - I was drawn to the moss growing on the inside edge of this picnic table.

Day 261 - We had guest in town which meant a house full of kids (6 total) ... everyone had fun playing with chalk - our driveway looked like an art museum!

Day 262 - I got caught in this afternoons rain storm and figured I would hang out in the car for a while - so while I was just sitting around I took this photo of my rain soaked window.

Day 263 - I spent most of the day working on proof sheets for the preschool shoot I had last week ... it was a big job but a lot of fun.

Day 264 - I snapped a couple of photos of this beautiful creature and let the kids toss it back into the ocean (sadly though - I think it was a lost cause).

Day 265 - This young Rhea stopped and posed for a photo today at the Salisbury Zoological Park.

Day 266 - I hope that years from now that I'll always remember days like this.

Week 37 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 253 - There is hope. The deer destroyed my tulips a couple of weeks ago - I was thrilled to find a small patch of buds that are ready to bloom that the deer missed!

Day 254 - Weeping cherry blossoms by the light of the moon.

Day 255 - This beautiful pansies welcomed me as I arrived at my in-laws house today! I just love the color.

Day 256 - In Connecticut it rained pretty much all day!

Day 257 - My nephew was very proud of the Easter Eggs he colored with his mom ... so before leaving CT this afternoon I had to take a photo for him.

Day 258 - I know that most of my photos this week have involved 'flowers' but I just can't help myself ... I love this time of year! This is one of my tulips that the deer didn't destroy.

Day 259 - We were visiting the nature center this afternoon when we heard the tornado warnings - so we loaded back into the car to head home. Despite the rainy and dark skies ... I got a pretty cool reflection of a tree in the parking lot.

Week 36 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 246 - My oldest had a birthday party today at our local bowling alley. All the kids were given tokens to spend in the arcade at the end of the party.

Day 247 - Natalie had her first dentist appointment today ... she did great!

Day 248 - I made a fringe blanket today to add to my photography props collection ... I have a newborn session this weekend and can't wait to try out my creation!

Day 249 - The first blossoms on my pear tree.

Day 250 - My husband did a presentation today at a luncheon and all the exact food came home with him ... which meant I didn't have to make dinner.

Day 251 - I'm getting ready for my up coming shot at the Easter Ball on April 23, 2011. I had this set in mind and thought I would try it out to see what it looked like.

Day 252 - We didn't make it down to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in DC but we did watch the parade on TV this morning.

Week 35 - Project 365

PROJECT 365 - A PHOTO A DAY FOR A FULL YEAR

Day 239 - Since we didn't get the forecasted snow ... we went out to enjoy the day. While crossing the street I thought "why not" and clicked off a frame.

Day 240 - I want to cry ... my beautiful tulips are gone! Not only did the deer eat every single one - several of the bulbs were also pulled out of the ground.

Day 241 - Nat's yummy afternoon treat.

Day 242 - I was driving behind this very small car when my 3 year old asked if that was a 'toy car' ... I had to laugh and of course snap a picture.

Day 243 - I took advantage of the kids being home from school today and got their Easter photos taken.

Day 244 - My April Fools prank on my daughter's 3rd grade class (I do have a real treat for the kids after the joke is carried out).

Day 245 - Joining in on the Girl Scout Sing Along was part of today's agenda.