3.13.12

Spring Fling

My second graders are currently working on decorations for their spring dance.  after I swallowed my frustration at practically throwing out two solid weeks of lesson plans, I saw the joy in teaching my kids how to both give back to their school and decorate for a special event.  Since it's a spring theme, we made these pretty tissue paper flowers.  While they struggled with the first one, by the second flower they were pros.  When class was over they were able to pick one to keep and one to donate.  The donations were collected in a large box.  I absolutely love how all of the bright colors mixed together.  Looking at this box of delicately made (for the most part) flowers was such a treat!

3.12.12

Bath Time

I think this has to fit in the "intentional" category for the month of March.  I had to make a point to give Bella a bath today which is something she is less than thrilled about.  She was pretty stinky from all of her puppy play dates and walks.  As I was finishing up, her sad little peek over the side of the tub melted my heart.  I was pretty excited with how this Hipstamatic print turned out.  I love the blues of the background and the contrast of her black fur against the white tub.  Another thing I love is that Bella no longer smells like a foot!

3.11.12

 

Victory

Today I had the wonderful chance to hear both Dane and our talented friend, Laura, sing.  I'm sure I've said it before, but I can't explain the joy I feel when I hear Dane sing.  A year ago we were visiting doctors, prepping for surgery, and figuring out medicine. Watching your loved one going into surgery, routine or not, has to one of the scariest things a person can experience.  You're heart knows that everything will be ok, but all of those little fears start to creep in your head.  Now that we are on the other side of it, and I know he is back to normal, I think of each time he sings as another victory over last year. 

3.10.12

 

 Who couldn't love a face like that!

So I made it six days since my last Bella picture. But seriously, after I snapped this picture I knew I had to include it in my project.  I feel like I made a good choice when Dane is looking over my shoulder saying, "It's so cute!"

Bella has this constant need to roll around on her back.  When she was a puppy she would roll on her back towards one of her toys.  I'm pretty sure only fellow dog owners can understand how much a dog can take over your life and capture your hear. There are certain faces that Bella makes that I've been working hard to capture.  (Annnddd with that statement, I'm pretty sure I'm turning into the crazy dog lady...whatever.)  Her upside down face is one.  The other is the elusive scrunchy face she makes when we first get home.

3.9.12

 

Art School

This is exactly why I love going to an art school.  Where else can you get off an elevator and find a hallway full of random sculptures? Grad School has been an amazing experience already.  I am fortunate to be surrounded by so many talented, fascinating people.  While everyone in my class has different interests and ways of seeing, they are all incredibly respectful of each other and take a genuine interest in their fellow classmate's research, questions, and ideas. I truly hope that we are all able to keep in touch after this crazy journey is over!

P.S. Social Theory classmates...did you catch my Berger reference. ;)

3.8.12

 

Full Moon

I truly wish my camera could take better night pictures.  The moon tonight was so beautiful reflecting off of the lake.  The two little dots beside it are airplanes getting ready to land.  It's so frustrating when I can't capture something beautiful that I see.  Then again, maybe some beautiful moments are just that, moments.  

3.7.12

 

End of the Day

I will admit, this picture was taken right before bed as I realized that I had failed to take a picture today.  The 366 days of pictures blog I read recently posted about how many people have dropped their new year's resolution by March.  While there have been a few times I have been dangerously close, and gotten incredibly far behind on my blog. I'm trying to pull through and keep it up.  I keep reminding myself that at the end of the project I will have not only kept a resolution for a whole year, but also have a really interesting view of my life.