I am feeling pretty pleased with myself right now. I've managed to take a photo everyday for the past two years. Quite an achievement I feel. I might drive my family half crazy but what lovely memories to look back on. They will thank me one day. I started way back when I had just two daughters, announced I was pregnant again, tracked my pregnancy and then continued to photograph our family life with three little girls. Now I've started I just can't stop so I'm doing it all over again, wish me luck.
Towards the end of last year my very lovely, generous Husband (a keen photographer and gadget freak) treated me to my very own Canon DSLR. I was thrilled and noticed a huge improvement in the quality of my pictures immediately. This year I hope to learn how to use it better and perfect my technique.
I was a bit disorganised last week (took the photos but didn't write the post) so here's the first 11 days of our 2014,
1/3665 – “Another Christmas Dinner”
2/365 – “Chilling At Nannys”
11/365 – “TeePee Hideout”
1/3665 – “Another Christmas Dinner”
Spent the day relaxing at Grandma and Grants with the rest of the family and a yummy dinner. Then headed off to see more relatives before heading home. It was a lovely family few days and the girls particularly enjoyed seeing their Cousins.
2/365 – “Chilling At Nannys”
A very relaxing and enjoyable quiet day at my parents. My Nana was still there too which was really lovely.
3/365 – “Boo!”
This morning we took the girls swimming which was lovely. They were so good we went for lunch afterwards. This afternoon was a relaxed one where the girls just played with all their new toys. Here's Daisy hiding in the teepee.
4/365 – “Ginger Cakes “
The girls made and decorated ginger cakes today with minimal interference from me, they had lots of fun and we all enjoyed eating them. We took them for a bit of fresh air on the scooters but it was pretty cold.
5/365 – “A Breath of Fresh Air”
Headed off for a walk in one our favourite local National Trust areas. It was absolutely freezing but blew the cobwebs away. Husband headed off back to work tonight, will be a single Mum only 3 nights a week so not too bad!
6/365 – “Fun At The Park”
A trip to the park this morning made the girls happy and they were thrilled to bump into friends there. It really made their day. This afternoon my Mum came round which was lovely too.
7/365 – “Pretty Girl”
The girls went back to school this morning and I enjoyed some quiet time with Daisy. I took my camera out and practised taking portraits. I liked how this one turned out.
8/365 “Making Moon Dough”
Rosie gave up her nap over Christmas which means when I know longer get a break in the day 🙁 Daisy naps for around 3 hours so Rosie and I made moon dough. It was lots of fun, very messy and sparked her imagination no end. After picking Poppy up we played in the park as dry. Tonight Daddy came hone yeeehh!!
9/365 – “Jigsaw puzzle fun”
This afternoon we played with this puzzle for two hours. Rosie couldn't get enough of it. Not much else happened.
10/365 – “Wearing Heels”
Daisy is a cheeky, gorgeous monster at the moment. She has a bit of a thing for shoes and these are her favourite 🙂 went to a friends house to play after school and then came home to yummy dinner cooked by Daddy….perfect!
11/365 – “TeePee Hideout”
Ballet and tap this morning then a quiet afternoon playing inside with Christmas toys and then outside with bikes and scooters.
I look forward each week to seeing your photos too. Hope it's been a good year so far.
Karen x
Kate Fever
January 11, 2014 at 8:56 pm (11 years ago)Totally gorgeous photos! #Project365
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January 12, 2014 at 2:39 pm (11 years ago)Thank you 🙂
Cathy Glynn
January 11, 2014 at 8:57 pm (11 years ago)It looks like you have been having lots of fun. Have a nice weekend.
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January 12, 2014 at 2:39 pm (11 years ago)Thank you, hope you gave a good weekend too 🙂
ClearlyBex
January 11, 2014 at 9:00 pm (11 years ago)Lovely 11 days… love the girls stood together in the field. Beautiful xx
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January 12, 2014 at 2:39 pm (11 years ago)Really trying to get more of them together this year, a good start I thought xx
Charly Dove
January 11, 2014 at 9:05 pm (11 years ago)Fabulous photos – I love the wearing heels, just brilliant 🙂
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January 12, 2014 at 2:38 pm (11 years ago)Haha she’s a cheeky one for sure
spicers1976
January 11, 2014 at 9:08 pm (11 years ago)Love the heels, starting as she means to go on?
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January 12, 2014 at 2:38 pm (11 years ago)This one is 17 months going on 17 years
moors-mummy
January 11, 2014 at 9:14 pm (11 years ago)beautiful pictures, love the heels and chilling at nanny’s (i could just put one of my boys in that picture and it would perfect!)
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January 12, 2014 at 2:37 pm (11 years ago)Giggles at adding one of your boys. Little madam has 5 boys wanting to marry her already (she’s only 5 and a half) 🙂
Sara (@mumturnedmom)
January 11, 2014 at 9:19 pm (11 years ago)Loving the heels, boo and the teepee 🙂 Lovely shots of all your girls x #Project365
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January 12, 2014 at 2:35 pm (11 years ago)It’s so bit of a mix this week but girly is the theme 🙂
Amanda Walsh
January 11, 2014 at 9:24 pm (11 years ago)Lovely photos, loving the heels 😀
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January 12, 2014 at 2:34 pm (11 years ago)She loves shoes but these are her faves x
leanne
January 11, 2014 at 9:36 pm (11 years ago)awww lovely photos 🙂 x
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January 12, 2014 at 2:34 pm (11 years ago)Thank you x
Jaime Oliver
January 11, 2014 at 10:14 pm (11 years ago)awww some super super pictures i love the ‘wearing heels’ how cute!! i love the fact that you have a second christmas dinner on new years day .. thats fab!
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January 12, 2014 at 2:34 pm (11 years ago)We went to see the other side of the family so it was another whole family affair, great fun x
TheBoyandMe
January 11, 2014 at 11:16 pm (11 years ago)Oh I love the photo of Daisy on your heels, it’s a sign of the future! So pleased that you’re back in again for a third year, thanks for linking up.
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January 12, 2014 at 2:33 pm (11 years ago)I was a bit disorganised last week but definitely wanted to do it again. Photos have improved so much since the first time round so should be taking stunning ones by next year 🙂
Jennypaulin
January 11, 2014 at 11:29 pm (11 years ago)Karen you should be very proud of yourself to have taken a photo a day for the last 2 years especially with the 3rd pregnancy and then coping as a mum to 3 on your own and all the house moving!!!
another xmas dinner – i was still eating up left overs until new years eve so i am glad i didnt have another roast the following day lol i love the one of Daisy peeking out from behind the camera and her trying on your shoes – how big she is getting now Karen. such gorgeous girls – and they all seem to love one another and get along so nicely x x
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January 12, 2014 at 2:32 pm (11 years ago)Thank you “great big smiles”. They have all shot up recently and are proper little girls. They have their moments like all children but are mostly pretty cute and loving together. It’s adorable xx
Susan
January 11, 2014 at 11:37 pm (11 years ago)I adore the photo in the park, just lovely. And I agree, although it is harder to lug the DSLR everywhere the results speak for themselves. Carrying my Canon 650D and associated bits is my weight training
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January 12, 2014 at 2:29 pm (11 years ago)If you don’t take it out though you regret it don’t you? Loving the results and just want yo get better
Emma aka Lady xxx
January 11, 2014 at 11:58 pm (11 years ago)I love the photo of your little girl wearing heels! 🙂 and the 3 of them together holding hands is just lovely.
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January 12, 2014 at 2:28 pm (11 years ago)Thank you for lovely comments
Kara
January 12, 2014 at 6:42 am (11 years ago)What little girl doesn’t like clomping around in mummy’s heels – I always worry they are going to fall flat on their face! The ginger cakes look yummy – have you blogged the recipe?
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January 12, 2014 at 2:27 pm (11 years ago)She walks in those shoes better than me haha, obviously I put them away after taking photos as do worry too 🙂 not blogged it yet but should do
Elaine Livingstone
January 12, 2014 at 7:05 am (11 years ago)The 3 girls holding hands is great, but love the boo one best, such mischevious sweetness in her face. It has not been cold here particularly just very very wet and windy.
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January 12, 2014 at 2:25 pm (11 years ago)She is a bit of a cutie at the moment, so cheeky
mummyoftwo
January 12, 2014 at 9:05 am (11 years ago)Some great photos, your girls are so cute! Love the photo of your daughter in your heels!
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January 12, 2014 at 2:24 pm (11 years ago)Thank you 🙂
over40andamumtoone
January 12, 2014 at 10:45 am (11 years ago)Love the photos – especially Boo! Takes me back
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January 12, 2014 at 2:24 pm (11 years ago)They are so cute and playful at this age 🙂
LauraCYMFT
January 12, 2014 at 11:44 am (11 years ago)Lovely photos. I love the one of Daisy in your heels. x
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January 12, 2014 at 2:23 pm (11 years ago)She’s such a cheeky monkey 🙂 x
Emma wright
January 12, 2014 at 9:02 pm (11 years ago)lovely pics, we have another xmas dinner too on new years day. love the high heels! xx
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January 13, 2014 at 9:42 pm (11 years ago)High heels seem to be a fave this week 🙂
OneDad3Girls
January 13, 2014 at 3:24 pm (11 years ago)Gorgeous photos, I could happily have a Christmas dinner everyday.
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January 13, 2014 at 9:42 pm (11 years ago)A Christmas dinner everyday? Now there’s a thought! Thanks for commenting 🙂
RollercoasterMum
January 14, 2014 at 11:18 am (11 years ago)Love ‘boo’ and the wearing heels ones – soo cute!
Joanne Blunt
January 18, 2014 at 7:37 pm (11 years ago)Gorgeous photos, I love the colours. The Boo photo is very cute.