Don't worry that you won't be on a team {or have to find your own}. Just let us know you are interested...and we will figure out teams from there.
Happy weekend all!
1.06.2012
Game On! Updates
Well, actually its just one update...
Don't worry that you won't be on a team {or have to find your own}. Just let us know you are interested...and we will figure out teams from there.
Happy weekend all!
Don't worry that you won't be on a team {or have to find your own}. Just let us know you are interested...and we will figure out teams from there.
Happy weekend all!
Being Brave: Game ON! Diet deets {that would be details, people}
So here it is...the long awaited {alright, not really} summary of the Game On! diet.
But this is the Game On Diet: Minnesota Style. And even though this is one of the longest blog posts evah!...you want to keep reading. Trust me, you do.
I told you briefly about the book, but we {meaning Sonja & I...I am deciding we can call ourselves coaches, mkay?}, the coaches, decided that we are going to make this a bit more achievable.
Why Minnesota Style? Well, have you ever heard of the phenomena known as "Minnesota Nice"? It's true. {Well, mostly.}
And so we are being nice and adjusting the rules a bit. And I think this will be just as successful as if you went by the book. Okay, maybe not 100%, but as long as we are all following the key elements, it has to be an improvement over now. Right?
Alright...you will see what I mean very soon.
Like right now. Because the first part of the plan is the points scored, which include:
#1. Meals/Food (a person can get up to 30 points/day in this category):
In the book, they detail a listing of "flabby" foods {to not be eaten} and FYT {Flatten your tummy} foods. But they also say on their web-site {http://thegameondiet.com/} that you can follow Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig or any other diet as well. So, friends, that is up to you.
Personally? I am going to do Weight Watchers. The diet listed in the book is quite a bit like South Beach, which is a bit too much of a drastic change for me to make while making ALL of the other changes as well. But I will stick to the "5 meals per day" rule, because that just makes sense.
#2. Exercise (20 points/day):
Pretty simple. You exercise at least 20 minutes a day {breaking a sweat}, you get 20 points. You don't exercise? You don't get the points. You exercise 10 minutes a day? You don't get the points. It's 20 minutes people. We CAN do this.
TIME OUT: Stick through to the end. I have good news for you. Really good news.
#3. Sleep (15 points/day):
Participants must sleep at least seven hours each night. You do that, you get 15 points. Easy, right?
#4. Water (10 points/day):
Go find that water jug. Go. I'll wait here.
Alright. You need to drink 3 liters per day. That is 101 ounces. 12 cups. From what I haveheard read, this part might take some getting used to, but your body will adapt quickly.
#5. New Habit (10 points/day):
Pick a good, healthy habit to start doing. And do it. Ideas: Yoga, journaling, meditation, organizing.
#6. Old Habit (10 points/day):
Pick an old, bad habit {not like nuns wear} and STOP doing it. Something like checking Facebook every single hour of the day? Or playing Angry Birds like its your job? Yup, one of those might just be mine.
#7. Communication (5 points):
In order to get these dandy 5 points, you need to be in communication with at least one of your teammates and one of your opponents once a day.
THE GOOD NEWS? You get a day off!!! More about that at the end...the very end.
Hehe. See how I did that?
Alright, so here are the penalties. It's a game people. There have to be penalties {I guess}.
#1. Scale Penalty (Deduct 1 point per penalty): If you weigh yourself more than once a day? Take off a point for each time.
#2. Snacking Penalty (Deduct 10 points per penalty): You get five meals. Don't eat at other times of the day. Like when you are sitting in front of the t.v. at night watching The Bachelor {oh, that's just me...when I am in the States?}, don't be chomping on potato chips.
#3. Collusion Penalty (Deduct 20 points per penalty): Be honest. Don't try to convince a teammate or opponent to cheat with you. Just don't do it. It isn't fair. Nope, not a bit. If you do it? Take off 20 points.
#4. Alcohol Penalty (Deduct 25 points per penalty): Other than your day off or your meal off, if you have alcohol? 25 points deducted. Each time you imbibe.
#5. Change your Habit: See #s 6 and 7 above? Change them? Deduct 50 points. So make sure they are good ones. :-)
You get bonus points for:
~Reaching your fitness/weight loss goal (1% of your starting weight that week): 20% of total points earned
~Reporting your score to your team scorekeeper on time (10 points)
DAY OFF! Yup, you get one. Do what you want with the day. Want a glass of wine {or two}? Drink it. Tired of exercising? Take a break. Even the habits...this is your day off, enjoy it. Plus, you also get a MEAL OFF. So if you are following the book's diet, you can indulge in your favorite carbs, etc. and not worry about the points. Got it?
The length of the game? Four weeks. Doable, right?
Oh...the prize. That is still to be determined. Let me know what might be good ideas. It has to be something that can be used anywhere...since I am in Scotland, some of the players already signed up are in Minnesota, and there are a few more bloggie peeps who want to join in {maybe not after this post?? ;-) } that are around the world {Thailand!} and country {Florida!}. Maybe the first time we could do it just for the pride of knowing we won? Or we could make a fun trophy? Lemme know...
So, now that I am done with the LONGEST post ever.
Are you in? {there is still time to join us!}
Did I scare you away?
Any questions?
Let me know in the comment section.
Now? I'm off to take a nap. Ha. Haha.
But this is the Game On Diet: Minnesota Style. And even though this is one of the longest blog posts evah!...you want to keep reading. Trust me, you do.
I told you briefly about the book, but we {meaning Sonja & I...I am deciding we can call ourselves coaches, mkay?}, the coaches, decided that we are going to make this a bit more achievable.
Why Minnesota Style? Well, have you ever heard of the phenomena known as "Minnesota Nice"? It's true. {Well, mostly.}
And so we are being nice and adjusting the rules a bit. And I think this will be just as successful as if you went by the book. Okay, maybe not 100%, but as long as we are all following the key elements, it has to be an improvement over now. Right?
Alright...you will see what I mean very soon.
Like right now. Because the first part of the plan is the points scored, which include:
#1. Meals/Food (a person can get up to 30 points/day in this category):
In the book, they detail a listing of "flabby" foods {to not be eaten} and FYT {Flatten your tummy} foods. But they also say on their web-site {http://thegameondiet.com/} that you can follow Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig or any other diet as well. So, friends, that is up to you.
Personally? I am going to do Weight Watchers. The diet listed in the book is quite a bit like South Beach, which is a bit too much of a drastic change for me to make while making ALL of the other changes as well. But I will stick to the "5 meals per day" rule, because that just makes sense.
#2. Exercise (20 points/day):
Pretty simple. You exercise at least 20 minutes a day {breaking a sweat}, you get 20 points. You don't exercise? You don't get the points. You exercise 10 minutes a day? You don't get the points. It's 20 minutes people. We CAN do this.
TIME OUT: Stick through to the end. I have good news for you. Really good news.
#3. Sleep (15 points/day):
Participants must sleep at least seven hours each night. You do that, you get 15 points. Easy, right?
#4. Water (10 points/day):
Go find that water jug. Go. I'll wait here.
Alright. You need to drink 3 liters per day. That is 101 ounces. 12 cups. From what I have
#5. New Habit (10 points/day):
Pick a good, healthy habit to start doing. And do it. Ideas: Yoga, journaling, meditation, organizing.
#6. Old Habit (10 points/day):
Pick an old, bad habit {not like nuns wear} and STOP doing it. Something like checking Facebook every single hour of the day? Or playing Angry Birds like its your job? Yup, one of those might just be mine.
#7. Communication (5 points):
In order to get these dandy 5 points, you need to be in communication with at least one of your teammates and one of your opponents once a day.
THE GOOD NEWS? You get a day off!!! More about that at the end...the very end.
Hehe. See how I did that?
Alright, so here are the penalties. It's a game people. There have to be penalties {I guess}.
#1. Scale Penalty (Deduct 1 point per penalty): If you weigh yourself more than once a day? Take off a point for each time.
#2. Snacking Penalty (Deduct 10 points per penalty): You get five meals. Don't eat at other times of the day. Like when you are sitting in front of the t.v. at night watching The Bachelor {oh, that's just me...when I am in the States?}, don't be chomping on potato chips.
#3. Collusion Penalty (Deduct 20 points per penalty): Be honest. Don't try to convince a teammate or opponent to cheat with you. Just don't do it. It isn't fair. Nope, not a bit. If you do it? Take off 20 points.
#4. Alcohol Penalty (Deduct 25 points per penalty): Other than your day off or your meal off, if you have alcohol? 25 points deducted. Each time you imbibe.
#5. Change your Habit: See #s 6 and 7 above? Change them? Deduct 50 points. So make sure they are good ones. :-)
You get bonus points for:
~Reaching your fitness/weight loss goal (1% of your starting weight that week): 20% of total points earned
~Reporting your score to your team scorekeeper on time (10 points)
DAY OFF! Yup, you get one. Do what you want with the day. Want a glass of wine {or two}? Drink it. Tired of exercising? Take a break. Even the habits...this is your day off, enjoy it. Plus, you also get a MEAL OFF. So if you are following the book's diet, you can indulge in your favorite carbs, etc. and not worry about the points. Got it?
The length of the game? Four weeks. Doable, right?
Oh...the prize. That is still to be determined. Let me know what might be good ideas. It has to be something that can be used anywhere...since I am in Scotland, some of the players already signed up are in Minnesota, and there are a few more bloggie peeps who want to join in {maybe not after this post?? ;-) } that are around the world {Thailand!} and country {Florida!}. Maybe the first time we could do it just for the pride of knowing we won? Or we could make a fun trophy? Lemme know...
So, now that I am done with the LONGEST post ever.
Are you in? {there is still time to join us!}
Did I scare you away?
Any questions?
Let me know in the comment section.
Now? I'm off to take a nap. Ha. Haha.
1.05.2012
Here is the truth.
Sometimes I use this hir' blog as a journal. I start a new post, write it out, and then leave it as a draft.
And I don't publish it.
Because it seems a bit too raw, a bit too real. There are real life people I know who read this, okay?
But, that is the whole reason for blogging, right? To express yourself?
So here I am...laying it out.
There is a woman I want to "be". I think I have glamourized her into this:
Well, sort of. I mean, I don't want to BE Cameron Diaz. But that outfit on my body. Sure. I'd take that. Have you seen "Bad Teacher"? I have...bad film, but Cameron? She's got a hot bod {especially for a 39 year old--but she hasn't had kids, right? [wink]}.
Sort of the Ryan Gosling of females. {Or Bradley Cooper, if he is more your type.} Or George Clooney, Brad Pitt...Swoon. Ah, how I could go on...
My intent is to get to a point where I feel a BIT more like this woman this year. I have said it out loud: "This is 2012. My year of being healthy, losing weight (for the last time) and being 'the woman' I want to be."
But let me take a step back. What the heck is wrong with this girl?
Nothing, really. Except that she is bad at taking photos of herself in a mirror.
Butshe I want to be healthy and active. For me. For my husband. For the two youngsters I hope to see get married and have children. I have a previous condition that might make that hard, so...
So, lose weight? I will.
So, get healthy? Sure thing.
So, run? Yup, you bet.
Are you with me? Come back tomorrow friends, and see how I am thinking I will do it... and join me. Tell me if you want to be part of our "Game On" teams in the comment section!
And I don't publish it.
Because it seems a bit too raw, a bit too real. There are real life people I know who read this, okay?
But, that is the whole reason for blogging, right? To express yourself?
So here I am...laying it out.
There is a woman I want to "be". I think I have glamourized her into this:
Well, sort of. I mean, I don't want to BE Cameron Diaz. But that outfit on my body. Sure. I'd take that. Have you seen "Bad Teacher"? I have...bad film, but Cameron? She's got a hot bod {especially for a 39 year old--but she hasn't had kids, right? [wink]}.
Sort of the Ryan Gosling of females. {Or Bradley Cooper, if he is more your type.} Or George Clooney, Brad Pitt...Swoon. Ah, how I could go on...
My intent is to get to a point where I feel a BIT more like this woman this year. I have said it out loud: "This is 2012. My year of being healthy, losing weight (for the last time) and being 'the woman' I want to be."
But let me take a step back. What the heck is wrong with this girl?
But
So, lose weight? I will.
So, get healthy? Sure thing.
So, run? Yup, you bet.
Are you with me? Come back tomorrow friends, and see how I am thinking I will do it... and join me. Tell me if you want to be part of our "Game On" teams in the comment section!
Being Brave: Veggies?!! Game ON!
Hi friends! So remember here, where I talked about ALL of the ways I am going to be BRAVE this year?
Well, I thought I'd give you a bit more detail on each item.
And first up, I am sort of knocking two off at one time. #1: eat veggies & #9: lose weight.
Because duh, obviously those two go hand in hand.
Well, they do. We all know that. But eating the veggies is a direct key to my losing weight.
Stick with me for a sec, okay? Trust me, this will all make more sense in a minute.
So, a friend of mine (who happened to just start her own blog) told me about this book, the Game On! diet. Written by one of the head producers/writers of Grey's Anatomy.
Trust me when I say this is most definitely the FIRST diet book I have ever read that is entertaining.
Tomorrow, I am going to run through the elements of the diet/lifestyle change. {Because, peeps, if I did it today...that would make for one VERY long blog post. And I don't want you to not read 'cause my post looks wayyyy too long.}
But one of the elements is to include a new "good habit", and you get points for doing so. Guess what mine is?
Yup, you guessed it. Veggies.
And, that my friends, is how I brought that all together.
So come back tomorrow, ya' hear? And I will give you all the nitty gritty details to entice you into wanting to try The Game On! Diet.
Are you working on losing weight this year? Tell me about your secrets and tips!
Well, I thought I'd give you a bit more detail on each item.
And first up, I am sort of knocking two off at one time. #1: eat veggies & #9: lose weight.
Because duh, obviously those two go hand in hand.
Well, they do. We all know that. But eating the veggies is a direct key to my losing weight.
Stick with me for a sec, okay? Trust me, this will all make more sense in a minute.
So, a friend of mine (who happened to just start her own blog) told me about this book, the Game On! diet. Written by one of the head producers/writers of Grey's Anatomy.
Trust me when I say this is most definitely the FIRST diet book I have ever read that is entertaining.
Tomorrow, I am going to run through the elements of the diet/lifestyle change. {Because, peeps, if I did it today...that would make for one VERY long blog post. And I don't want you to not read 'cause my post looks wayyyy too long.}
But one of the elements is to include a new "good habit", and you get points for doing so. Guess what mine is?
Yup, you guessed it. Veggies.
And, that my friends, is how I brought that all together.
So come back tomorrow, ya' hear? And I will give you all the nitty gritty details to entice you into wanting to try The Game On! Diet.
Are you working on losing weight this year? Tell me about your secrets and tips!
1.04.2012
Challenge Wednesday #15
This week, my pal Tracey joins us from Control the Chaos to share her New Year's resolutions {I asked her to do so last week}.
Here is a secret...I thought she might not be a big "resolution" girl, and ...wait for it... I was right!
But she humored me anyways. Ah, such a good friend, right? {smile}
# # #
Howdy. Last week, Jen asked me to share my new year's resolutions.
Hmm. I'm not really a resolution maker, mainly because I want to live every day, and if I'm not happy with something I tend to change it immediately.
But I have jumped on the wagon with a few goals this year. And it just so happens that some of them are on my Bucket List. Bonus.
Drumroll, please.
1. Read the whole Bible. We're involving the kids with this one. We have a children's Bible that has a reading for every day, so we're doing theirs and ours. We are going to take the whole year, though, and give ourselves a chance to not only read it, but absorb it.
2. Run faster. I really want to run 5k in 25 minutes, which is about an 8 minute mile, plus a little. The fastest I've ever run it is about 28 minutes, so I have a long way to go. I proved I could go the distance, so now I want to pick up the speed.
3. Pile cash to buy land and a house when we move back to the USA. A move is in our future, in the next couple of years. We have a decent amount set aside for a down payment on a house, thanks to becoming debt free a few years ago by following the principles taught by Dave Ramsey. But we desire to pursue homesteading full time, so we are trying to build on our down payment and possibly buy the land with cash. Come visit Control the Chaos tomorrow to see a small but significant step toward this goal.
4. Get serious about decreasing the amount of grains/gluten in our diet. Begin by experimenting with ancient grains (spelt, non-grain buckwheat) in some of our favorite recipes. We have no food allergies in our family, but huge difference we've seen with just the small changes we've made has convinced us of the benefits of a low gluten diet.
Big goals, but all attainable, and all a work in progress. I think the biggest reason why these goals are attainable and not daunting is that I have an action step to start us in the right direction. How about you? Do you set goals and make a plan for achieving them? Or do you just go with the flow?
Now, to switch topics a little: one way I stay in control of our health is to make a meal plan every week. I find that meal planning keeps us from being caught without dinner (an consequently resorting to something quick and unhealthy). It is also a great way to build a shopping list and avoid impulsive purchases. And so, Jen, my question and/or challenge to you is
do you meal plan? If so, please share a typical plan with us. And if not, I challenge you to meal plan one week's worth of dinners using as few prepackaged items as possible.
Are you up to the challenge, Jen? Tune in next week for the answer.
# # #
Oooh, this is a good one! I AM a meal planner, but I never share it here...and I am most definitely open to planning a week with very few prepackaged items. Yay!
Here is a secret...I thought she might not be a big "resolution" girl, and ...wait for it... I was right!
But she humored me anyways. Ah, such a good friend, right? {smile}
# # #
Howdy. Last week, Jen asked me to share my new year's resolutions.
Hmm. I'm not really a resolution maker, mainly because I want to live every day, and if I'm not happy with something I tend to change it immediately.
But I have jumped on the wagon with a few goals this year. And it just so happens that some of them are on my Bucket List. Bonus.
Drumroll, please.
1. Read the whole Bible. We're involving the kids with this one. We have a children's Bible that has a reading for every day, so we're doing theirs and ours. We are going to take the whole year, though, and give ourselves a chance to not only read it, but absorb it.
2. Run faster. I really want to run 5k in 25 minutes, which is about an 8 minute mile, plus a little. The fastest I've ever run it is about 28 minutes, so I have a long way to go. I proved I could go the distance, so now I want to pick up the speed.
4. Get serious about decreasing the amount of grains/gluten in our diet. Begin by experimenting with ancient grains (spelt, non-grain buckwheat) in some of our favorite recipes. We have no food allergies in our family, but huge difference we've seen with just the small changes we've made has convinced us of the benefits of a low gluten diet.
Big goals, but all attainable, and all a work in progress. I think the biggest reason why these goals are attainable and not daunting is that I have an action step to start us in the right direction. How about you? Do you set goals and make a plan for achieving them? Or do you just go with the flow?
Now, to switch topics a little: one way I stay in control of our health is to make a meal plan every week. I find that meal planning keeps us from being caught without dinner (an consequently resorting to something quick and unhealthy). It is also a great way to build a shopping list and avoid impulsive purchases. And so, Jen, my question and/or challenge to you is
do you meal plan? If so, please share a typical plan with us. And if not, I challenge you to meal plan one week's worth of dinners using as few prepackaged items as possible.
Are you up to the challenge, Jen? Tune in next week for the answer.
# # #
Oooh, this is a good one! I AM a meal planner, but I never share it here...and I am most definitely open to planning a week with very few prepackaged items. Yay!
1.02.2012
One Word. Ten Ways.
I've never been good at New Year's Resolutions. IF I even come up with one, it is usually too BIG or unrealistic to achieve. Or stick to. For even a week.
This year, I heard about the One Word 365 idea, and fell in love.
Let's cut straight to thepoint word: BRAVE
"Woman, you live in a foreign country, you are brave!" you might be thinking. True dat.
But, other than that fact, I am NOT brave. I am one big old scaredy cat. And my goal is to change that this year.
And let me show you how...
1. I will be BRAVE enough to try new foods. Like veggies. I am that mom who never served veggies with dinner. This year, I will.
2. I will be brave enough to speak my mind. Clearly. I can mumble a bit. One of my poor husband's pet peeves about me. This year, I'll speak clearly.
3. I will be BRAVE enough to make blogging productive. I want to develop my blogging "hobby" into something that can be beneficial and helpful for readers. This year, I'll help you.
4. I will be BRAVE enough to have a purpose driven life. I've always heard about that, and thought I was living it. But who knows if I am? This year, I'm reading the book and living it.
5. I will be BRAVE enough to meet new people. Having recently moved to Scotland, I need to get out and meet new people...which scares the living daylights out of me. This year, I am going to be confident and not scared.
6. I will be BRAVE enough to truly run a 5K {or more!}. Last year I started the habit, and participated in an event. This year, I am going to run the entire 5K.
7. I will be BRAVE enough to take the next step with my book. In November, I wrote a novel. But it has been sitting on my hard drive collecting dust. This year, I am going to do something with it.
8. I will be BRAVE enough to find a babysitter and go on dates with my husband. Last year, having a newborn baby, and being in a foreign-speaking country supposedly prevented me from doing this {bad excuses}. This year, it's gonna happen.
9. I will be BRAVE enough to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. Something has been holding me back all these years. This year, I am going to team up with friends, take the bull by the horns, and stop messing around. Game on!
10. I will be BRAVE enough to discover. To take time to learn about Scotland, England and Ireland and their respective histories. And then... This year, we will take trips to see the historical places in person.
Expect me to check in from time to time on this list. And demonstrate how I am being BRAVE.
Oh, and its been awhile, but wanted to make sure I mentioned that I am linking up with a few different blogs:
This year, I heard about the One Word 365 idea, and fell in love.
Let's cut straight to the
"Woman, you live in a foreign country, you are brave!" you might be thinking. True dat.
But, other than that fact, I am NOT brave. I am one big old scaredy cat. And my goal is to change that this year.
And let me show you how...
1. I will be BRAVE enough to try new foods. Like veggies. I am that mom who never served veggies with dinner. This year, I will.
2. I will be brave enough to speak my mind. Clearly. I can mumble a bit. One of my poor husband's pet peeves about me. This year, I'll speak clearly.
3. I will be BRAVE enough to make blogging productive. I want to develop my blogging "hobby" into something that can be beneficial and helpful for readers. This year, I'll help you.
4. I will be BRAVE enough to have a purpose driven life. I've always heard about that, and thought I was living it. But who knows if I am? This year, I'm reading the book and living it.
5. I will be BRAVE enough to meet new people. Having recently moved to Scotland, I need to get out and meet new people...which scares the living daylights out of me. This year, I am going to be confident and not scared.
6. I will be BRAVE enough to truly run a 5K {or more!}. Last year I started the habit, and participated in an event. This year, I am going to run the entire 5K.
7. I will be BRAVE enough to take the next step with my book. In November, I wrote a novel. But it has been sitting on my hard drive collecting dust. This year, I am going to do something with it.
8. I will be BRAVE enough to find a babysitter and go on dates with my husband. Last year, having a newborn baby, and being in a foreign-speaking country supposedly prevented me from doing this {bad excuses}. This year, it's gonna happen.
9. I will be BRAVE enough to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. Something has been holding me back all these years. This year, I am going to team up with friends, take the bull by the horns, and stop messing around. Game on!
10. I will be BRAVE enough to discover. To take time to learn about Scotland, England and Ireland and their respective histories. And then... This year, we will take trips to see the historical places in person.
Expect me to check in from time to time on this list. And demonstrate how I am being BRAVE.
Oh, and its been awhile, but wanted to make sure I mentioned that I am linking up with a few different blogs:
Top 11 in 2011
So, yesterday I mentioned a post that I had prepared and lost.
But I REALLY wanted to write it and share my favorite pics of my kids from 2011. It was something I had been planning on doing, and then I saw this post from the Momma Bird, and learned there was a link-up with Click.Pray.Love, Naptime Momtog, and Click it up a Notch. I was sold.
And won't give up. Hopefully this time I don't lose the post again!
1. Our last month with only J#3.
#2. A bit of sweetness added to the family.
But I REALLY wanted to write it and share my favorite pics of my kids from 2011. It was something I had been planning on doing, and then I saw this post from the Momma Bird, and learned there was a link-up with Click.Pray.Love, Naptime Momtog, and Click it up a Notch. I was sold.
And won't give up. Hopefully this time I don't lose the post again!
So, without further adieu:
Petting Zoo. Netherlands style. Up close & personal. And the perfect opportunity to capture that perfect little dimple. {and wow. he sure looks like a babe still here, doesn't he?}
#2. A bit of sweetness added to the family.
And the secrets begin already? Uh-oh. Love being able to capture sweet moments between siblings.
#3. Made in the U.S.A.
Peace, baby. Love the little smile, and the declaration that she was "made in the USA" even though she was born in the Netherlands.
#4. 10 years celebrated
A trip to Paris, France and the surrounding area including a day long tour of the city, a day at Disneyland Paris, and what is J#3's favorite part? Feeding the ducks behind our hotel. So happy to be able to capture the simple moments.
#5. Rolling thru the year
June, and J#4 starts rolling, and then creeping. Oh boy girl, life isn't going to be the same, and love catching her inquisitive look.
#6. Special moments
Like a fourth of July celebrated outside of the U.S., a trip back to Minnesota and a little lady's baptism.
#7. Photo love
In August I took an online photo course, and started to capture everyday moments using the manual {!?!} mode on our camera.
#8. Sunny September Days
Quite possibly my favorite photo of the year. Pure excitement. Captured.
#9. New things
October brought J#4 pulling herself up, me making homemade baby food and a move to Scotland.
#10. Discovery
Learning our way around Scotland, enjoying time at our new home {pictured above}, and flew back to Minnesota for a month long visit.
#11. Home sweet hotel.
We spent most of December living in a hotel, but didn't spend a ton of time there. Most of the time we were out and about visiting with family and friends. One of the highlights? Heading to the Children's Museum in St. Paul. J#3 on a slide that he had been scared of just a few minutes earlier.
What a year. Wish I could have picked more than eleven photos!
So, have you ever heard of Project 365 366 (since it's a leap year)? I am thinking about it. Let me know...do you think it doable?
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