“This is how I do it?” It’s seems like a simple enough question most of the time. Except when it isn’t. I’ve given some thought lately to the ways this question — Am I doing this right? — often expresses deeper doubts and concerns. I see in some (my oldest child for one) an almost […]
Every year I get a little nervous on December 1. It’s because the beginning of the December Photo Project feels much the same to me as having a brand new blank journal. So exciting, so many possibilities. So probable that as soon as I fill up the first page (or the first three) I’m going […]
I look forward to the DPP every year, and tomorrow it begins again! A simple and brilliant idea my friend Rebecca had nine years ago — to take a picture (and post it!) each day for the first 25 days of December — has become a tradition as cherished as making my grandma’s gingersnaps. I […]
They had heard about this Promised Child and now he was here. Heaven’s Son. The Maker of the Stars. A baby sleeping in his mother’s arms. This baby would be like that bright star shining in the sky that night. A Light to light up the whole world. Chasing away the darkness. Helping people to […]
We’ve had a wonderful Christmas Eve so far — relaxing in our jams, pancakes and wassail for breakfast, snow on the ground and fire in the place, a few episodes of Mythbusters, and finishing our (electronic) Christmas letter* and all the wrapping. It’s possible that this could be an even cuter scene tonight when these […]
As any gamer will tell you, it’s important to find a place without distractions. DPP pics from past years: 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
The children’s Christmas program at church is entertaining every time. My parents and my grandma (Wise Nana) came down to see the boys sing and Simon say his line. Simon got to stand by his buddy Josh this year, so he pretty much felt the opposite of the way he did last year. DPP pics […]
Amazon, Target (x3), Staples, JoAnn’s, Whole Foods, and Russ’s. I’m shopped out for today (and DONE, thankfully, with Christmas at least). DPP pics from past years: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Today was the last day of school before Christmas break — a snowy morning as we dropped Simon off, and I’m hoping the white will stick around for a few more days. I do actually enjoy the rhythm of the school days, but I am ready for a change, and I am as giddy as, […]
Today we had a little birthday party to celebrate Ian, who will turn four next week. I love my quirky little guy who loves camels of all things, and I love all these little buddies who made him feel really special today. DPP pics from past years: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
I take photos of my three kids almost every day and of other people (and places and things) when I get a chance. I love to travel. I quilt and read and organize with great passion and in bursts of creativity and motivation with long (sometimes years-long) breaks in between kicks. I like cooking better than baking. Read More...
