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Week Six

February 4, 2015

And just like that I'm 26.

And for a fun little throwback.  Every year I get these clown ice cream cones for my birthday.  I pulled up some old photos to see how they differed through the years because we didn't remember the chocolate cookie on the bottom and it seemed like this one had a lot more frosting.  Unfortunately, we didn't have any photos of the old clowns that were uneaten.

Crazy to think these photos are 21 years apart.

My 5th birthday is on the left, my 26th birthday is on the right.

Happy Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY INCREDIBLE MOM!

I LOVE YOU!

Scavenger Hunt Sunday | February 5, 2012

I really didn't take many photos this week.

Unless it was on my iPhone.

Most of these photos my mom took.

I just helped instruct her on what I wanted it to look like.

However, in my defense,

It has been a slightly busy week with an interview, multiple trips to KC, and turning 23.

I apologize for taking crummy photos this week. (Or not taking them...)

I hope to be back to my normal photography taking skills next week.

Strike A Pose

Footwear

My friend came to visit me for a few days for my birthday and she took me to get a pedicure!

Note: This was my second one...ever.

(Instragram photo.  You can follow me at @trulymegs.)

Hobby

Archived photo.  Hobby of course is photography.  However, this does lead to scrapbooking.  I am currently working on my 5th book.

Shiny

(Sorry, this photo didn't happen this week.)

Paint Me Green

My cake had green on it...

(Well, I did take 2 of the 4 photos this week. Here is to next week, taking all 5.  But, on the bright side, I haven't missed a scavenger hunt sunday this year!)

23

Week 5

February 4, 2012

Today I turned 23.

Today was mine.

And I enjoyed every little bit.

Top 11 of 2011 | Abby

I'm linking up for the Top 11 of 2011.  I do not have any kids, but I do have my baby Abby.  She is spoiled rotten and I love her so much!

1. January | I think this might be one of my all time favorite photos of Abby this year.  It was taken during one of the many snow storms we got in January.  She loved running up and down the drive way while mom and I shoveled all the snow.  (Well, mom shoveled, I took photos :) )

2.  January | Laying in the sun.

3.  February | Sniffing the flowers.

4.  March | Morning snuggles with Abby.  (Part of my 52 week photo project.)

5.  April | Nap time.

6.  July | Abby's 10th Birthday.  (Also part of my 52 week photo project.)

7.  July | Another birthday photo.

8.  August | Abby loves car rides!

9.  September | Abby got a new toy from a friend.  Giving Rocky kisses, but baby (the white polar bear) is still her all time favorite.

10.  December | This isn't a favorite photo, but it sums up Abby perfectly.  She ALWAYS thinks she can lay on me, whether it be my lap, on or in my arms, on my computer, or on my head.

11.  2010 | This wasn't taken this year, but it was taken a few days after my world came troubling down.  Abby knows how to bring a smile to my face and I thank her for that.  She is my sweet baby girl and I love her.

2011 Memories

1.  Me: My most proud accomplishment | Graduating from college. (December)

2.  I Love You | My sweet pup, Abby.  She puts a smile on my face each and every day.  (BTW she is giving kisses to baby.)

3.  Still Laughing | Dad making silly faces on our way to Branson.  This makes me laugh every time I see it.  (August)

4.  Winter Wonderland | Abby enjoying the winter snow.  (January)

5.  Birthday | I turned 22 in 2011.  (February)

6.  Friends | The crazy people I love.  At Kenzie's wedding in May.

7.  I Was Inspired | I created my own 'bulletin board'.  I have posted comments I've gotten on this blog, quotes, and a few things that just make me happy.  I post things that keep my inspired to keep going with my photography and reminders on how I should live life.

8.  Spring Fever | This is probably one of my favorite photos I've taken this year.  I can't put my finger on it, but it just seems peaceful and simple and beautiful.

9.  Travel/ Vacation | In June I went to visit my best friend (and old neighbor) in Virginia.  We also spent a day running around DC.  In August, my family took a trip to Branson to visit some family friends.  It was such a nice trip to get away and relax a little bit.  In November, my friend Jody and I went to Madison to visit our other friend Mallory.  While we were there we took a day trip to Chicago. It was the first time I'd ever been and it was so much fun!  That girls trip was definitely needed!

10.  Summer Days | It was a hot summer.  I don't know if this would sum up my summer in one photo, but I like it all the same.  Plus it seems summery.

11.  A Day In My Life | I participated in a 12of12 project.  You take 12 photos that document your day on the 12th day of each month.  This was my favorite photo project of the year by far.  I love the outcome and seeing each month side by side.  You can see all of them here.

12.  All Smiles | This picture makes me laugh every time I see it.  Dad was being funny when picking out pumpkins.  I think he picked a winner!

13.  Autumn Harvest | This just screams fall to me.  Pumpkins.  Boots.  Field.  Scarf.  Need I say more?

14.  Family /Home | I love my family more than anything. (January)

15.  Celebrate | Celebrating a huge milestone.  Story.

16.  Let's Do It Again | I really enjoyed my 52 week portrait project and I intend to continue it for many years to come!

17.  I Miss You | My family lost 2 wonderful men this year.  My Uncle Bobby, and my Grandpa Hower.  Story.  Story.

18.  Beautiful | I just think this is a beautiful photo.

19.  Dress Up | At the Delta Sigma Pi formal (November)

20.  Macro

21.  Holidays | Christmas Tree, Ornaments, Reflection of twinkle lights....

22.  My Favorite | I just really love this photo.  I took it when my family went to the pumpkin patch in October.  It was such a fun and new experience.  It was a good day and it started a new tradition that I plan to keep for years to come.

23.  Don't Ever Change | I hope that no matter what life throws me, I will forever have a positive outlook on life.

24.  Just Because | I don't know why, but I love everything about this photo.

25.  Hopes and Dreams | This year was very difficult for our family.  Actually, the last 19 months have been very difficult.  I just hope that 2012 is a little nicer on our family.  We could really use a lot more laughter.  (Sorry to keep using the pumpkin patch photos, but there are some of my absolute favorite from this year!  Dad was acting so goofy and making funny faces at me.)

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