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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, enjoying the warmth and sunshine, a pleasant surprise on the first day of spring. I am truly beyond excited that spring has finally arrived, after a brutally cold and long winter, my soul yearns for the change in season!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, Sipping on sweet lemonade from Panera Bread, a special treat!
Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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"A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Yesterday was absolutely beautiful outside, 40 degrees and sunny! Chloe and I played out in the front yard for a bit before heading out to work. It's truly incredible what a little sunshine and warmth can do for your soul. Spring is finally near, I can feel it!

*ISO 100, f 2.0, 1/3200

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Taking Stock

-- Celebrating our four year wedding anniversary at our favorite local breakfast place, Egg Harbor. --

Making: Memories with my family.

Cooking: Delicious, giant bowls of fresh green, colorful salads.

Drinking: Fresh homemade smoothies and juices.

Reading: Nothing at the moment. It's been an embarrassing long time since I have even picked up a book.

Wanting: More time for myself, to create, learn and discover.

Looking: Into turning my 52 project from 2013 into a tangible book I can actually hold and cherish.

Playing: With Chloe and the children I nanny for everyday.

Wasting: Nothing.

Sewing: Nothing.

Wishing: For springtime.

Enjoying: Yogurt topped with fresh, ripe blueberries, blackberries and touch of granola sprinkled on top.

Waiting: For those first early signs that come with the changing of a season.

Liking: Coconut coffee creamer.

Wondering: How to simplify our life.

Loving: My days off from work, when it's just me and Chloe and we have an entire day to enjoy to ourselves.

Hoping: That I can get back into my exercise routine as spring quickly approaches.

Marveling: At how quickly time seems to go by. Mike and just celebrated our four year wedding anniversary, and in June Chloe will be three years old!

Needing: More patience with Chloe, and much more sleep during the week.

Smelling: Lingerings of my favorite perfume on my jacket and scarf.

Wearing: Dark winter inspired clothing, blacks, browns, deep blues and greens.

Following: Along with the 52 project, hosted by Jodi.

Noticing: How badly I need to get my hair cut and dyed.

Knowing: That our life is continuously changing and evolving over time.

Thinking: About more then I could ever share. 

Feeling: Overwhelmed and anxious but also a deep sense of hope that " this too shall pass ".

Bookmarking: A poem about Shrinking woman by Lily Myers.

Opening: Mail.

Giggling: Over all the funny things my two year old says and does.

Joining in with Pip and Kate!

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, she is drawn to the simple beauty and elegance of flowers. We are so much alike in that way.

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Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, admiring all the treasures at the pet store. I love how she had to bring her purse along with her, just like Mommy. She is becoming such a little girl these days, makes my heart melt!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.