January 24, 2010

in review

for those that wanted an update on the art journal....(i didn't draw the bird - it's part of a collage)
art journal

it goes by fits and spurts - mostly because i can only get to it late at night. this is a combination of four or five days. the weekends have been clogged with responsibilities. hopefully this weekend i can focus on being creative.

for those that wanted an update on the 365....so far so good. though there have been a couple of days i wouldn't show anyone and just did the functionary shot.

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the weekend went by much too quickly. as did the week. i kept the girls while mommy and daddy were out of town. the light was bad as it stormed most of the weekend. the shot was from naptime today when ga finally got some sleep. last night she insisted on waiting on me to go to bed and then woke me up at 2:00 a.m. to let me know that i was snoring. *blush* (actually her words were 'you sound like a monster') ahhh, yes, the charm of a five year old.

they both have perfected the art of crocodile tears. i try to stand firm but there are some days i just pick my battles.

so....tonight i think i will get to bed early. i need it.

34 comments:

  1. Little kids are the best, aren't they? Lol!!

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  2. The art and photos are lovely. Visiting your blog is a treat. I hope you get a good sleep--funny how much we need that.

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  3. i LOVE the first picture.

    it's super interesting.

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  4. loving that bird drawing!!! and especially the pic of the building..WOW!!

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  5. Love the art journal. You are quite the artist.

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  6. What a wonderful aunt you are. They will remember!

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  7. oh...I didn't draw the bird!!!! Oops in the mosaic, it cuts off the name of the artist. that page is a collage.

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  8. Hi Char, Sounds like you had your hands full over the weekend there! I love the photo of naptime - sweet! Sounds like an early night could be in order!! :)

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  9. Hi Char, Sounds like you had your hands full over the weekend there! I love the photo of naptime - sweet! Sounds like an early night could be in order!! :)

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  10. I like the idea of an art journal, seeing days and a life through images, a great perspective. I read once where someone took a trip to Europe and kept an art journal, rather than a written journal, to record their journey.

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  11. ahhhh.... out of the mouths of babes,... in the morning light that is a funny comment. But at 2 a.m. I might have been a tad grumpy to hear that. hee heee.....

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  12. once again....you are an amazing aunt and they are so lucky to have you !

    our weekend disappeared too...darn it, and looking for some of it today has proved to be a waste of time.

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  13. what a love idea that journal is Char.
    and the weekend does go by to quickly...

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  14. Such stunning photos...I love the one of her asleep.
    Thanks for posting your Sketch journal...it's looking really wonderful...love the freeness of those watercolours!
    Char

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  15. Last night was an early night for me, get some rest. Great shots as always.

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  16. gorgeous photo's...especially nap time....i think i need to take more nap times, LOL

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  17. Day 23 ad 24 are beautiful days...my faves!

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  18. That journal is such a great idea! Very inspiring... :o)

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  19. I love the photo of the pears and Sweet potatos together...Beautiful!

    ...and little ones are just gorgeous when they are asleep aren't they...

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  20. Your photos are gorgeous! Love the sweet potato one, you don't see a lot of that in still life shots--LOVE the original twist on that! And I'm still smiling from "you sound like a monster" - too funny! Hope you are having a lovely Monday Char!

    xo Mary Jo

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  21. Your photos are gorgeous! Love the sweet potato one, you don't see a lot of that in still life shots--LOVE the original twist on that! And I'm still smiling from "you sound like a monster" - too funny! Hope you are having a lovely Monday Char!

    xo Mary Jo

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  22. you sound like a monster?!?! ha! that is so funny! one of my nieces always tells me that my boobs are big and soft. argh! it makes me laugh and blush. so ridiculous!

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  23. Oh gosh...lovely shots! Oh and the art of picking your battles...sigh...

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  24. an art journal...i must try this soon...your 365 ...keep it up Auntie!

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  25. Two of my fav subjects. That stairwell picture is phenomenal!
    xo

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  26. when andrew was gone, i let davin sleep with me and he slept on my belly. he said it was softer than the pillows. great.

    as always, i love your shots!

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  27. some days i struggle about getting a shot in. weekdays are becoming difficult, so i have started bringing my camera to work. who knows, i maybe able to capture something good here too.

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  28. That is the cutest photo! (the last one)

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  29. Gorgeous photos, as always! Love the sleeping niece and the interesting building. You know I'm always attracted to building shots!

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  30. these are all WONDERFUL!! I just love your photography.

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  31. Kids are so funny...and genuine in their honesty.
    I didn't know you were doing a 365...going to head over to flickr and check it out!

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