Week 5 Done!!!

Today is Gabi's birthday and although I've started week 6 for this year, this is week 52 since her birth.  So one year ends and another begins for her.   We will continue the celebration today and I'm sure I'll have more pics to share.

Still looking for my "leap" photo-opportunity for one of my other projects so if you have any ideas, let me know.

Until next time,
xoxo Anna

Cath Up Time

Trying to catch up on my blogging.  I'm keeping up with my 365, which is a challenge this year because I've had a hard time taking enough pictures for my layouts.  I'm going to work on this!

 

Also trying to keep up with 2 other projects.  These 2 are from the Paint the Moon "Let's Do 52".  Really working on my skills with my camera. 

4/52-A Different Perspective

5/52-Get Out From Behind The Camera-YES, YOU!  (I guess that means me)

 

I've started a 3rd Project 52 :)  I've jumped in on the One Word Project that is sponsored by 

Shutter Sisters.  January's word was a word of our choice so I chose the word "SPRING?"  I was so far behind that I used the same picture of the little flower in my yard.  I won't repost since it is just one or 2 posts down.  The February word is "LEAP".  I don't have a picture yet, but I will!

  

Yes, I take on too many projects but there is a purpose to my madness!  I really want to work on my photography skills and the only way to do this is to practice, practice, practice!!  Last week I broke down and registered for a 3 day workshop in Fredericksburg.  I'm pretty excited that I get to work with a different photographer each day.  I got to pick from 4 professional photographers.  I chose: Lindsay Adler, Michael Corsentino, and Hanson Fong.  I'm pretty excited.  Stay tuned!!

Until later,

Anna

Gabi's 1st Birthday-Celebration #1

Gabi is turning 1 tomorrow!  My how time flies when you are having fun.  She was born on Super Bowl Sunday and although her daddy had plans to go to a SB party, Gabi had different plans for him!!  Since the big game was today, they had the first of 3 parties for her.  She has brought so much joy to our lives and I never would have imagined that I would love being a grandma!!

SYSM-Blog It Templates

Projects...Oh So Many

I continue to work on my Project 365.  I really should post those here!!  AND, I've joined in on 2 Project 52s.  Both of these 52s are on flickr and I'm doing these mostly to get some practice in with my camera.  I hate that I have such a great camera and don't put it to much use. 

Here are my 2- 365 layouts so far this year.  This is a weekly layout project that includes journaling about my week.  This is my 3rd year with this project and I've yet to have a book printed.  

Maybe that should be one of my goals!!

Materials used:
My own template...I may use this one all year long.
GDS January 2012 Collab.-Winter's Chance

Here are the 3 pictures I've submitted for the Paint the Moon-Let's Do 52 Project.  (Flickr Group)

1/52-All Natural

2/52-Responsibility

3/52-Negative/White Space

I haven't chosen a word for my 2nd Project 52.  This is a monthly project and each month to post a picture that you have taken based on one word.  This month you get to pick your word at Shutter Sisters.  (Flickr group)

Enough for today!  Have a wonderful Saturday!

Linda's 5 Dogs

Linda has 5 rescued dogs.  Although I didn't get a picture of all of them, we sure did 

have fun watching them and watching Gabi and Xrissy Marie with them.

Picture below: Faith Hill,  Justice, Faith Hill again, Mona Francesca, Faith Hill again, and Xrissy Marie. 
Not pictured:  Gordt, and Steven.

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SYSM-Blog-it
SB-Doggone

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town!

I couldn't wait to see Santa!  Well, I couldn't wait to see how Gabi would react to Santa.  I've got a great friend who fills in for Santa while Santa is busy preparing for the long trip ahead.  Russ and Teresa just moved back to Billings but had to get to Austin for their son's graduation.  Perfect timing since I really wanted Russ to be Gabi's first Santa.  Well the time arrived and although she was scared and we were able to take the traditional crying pics, Russ just let her get comfy.  He kinda sat back with her while we were all in the kitchen and before we knew it, she was in his arms.  THAT is why I wanted Russ to come see Gabi.  HE IS A WONDERFUL SANTA!!  Add to that the comfort of our home and it made for many perfect first Santa pictures!

Feliz Navidad my friends!

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SYSM-Blog Its 1 and 2
GDS Collab.-Dec. 2011
Digital Anemona-Christmas Unforgetable
JAB-Christmas Classics

OMG!! It's December!!!

Oh My!!!  It's DECEMBER....and the middle of DECEMBER at that!!  OK, so my New Year's resolution should include to blog more often.....not only on this blog but also my school blog.  Time just slips away. 

OK, so Gabi is just growing!!  But with time, she has learned how to really wiggle.   It now takes both Mommy and Daddy to dress her!  I love her face when she just wiggles and giggles at her parents knowing that they can't pin her down. 

Back with Santa pictures later because.....Santa Claus is coming to town!!!