October | 2012

This month is all about my favorite season.

This month mom and I went to the pumpkin patch.

This month, dad continued to heal from his bone morrow transplant.

This month we celebrated my dad's birthday (he still won't let me take any photos of him).

This month I worked on my 101 project.

This month was busy, but enjoyable.

This month was October.

Gratitude

Listening to rumbling thunder in the distance.

Bright colors that come with the changing of seasons.

Hanging out with my favorite little ones, Erin and Jackson.

Afternoon naps and puppy snores.

Sweatshirts.  Scarves.  Boots.  Fuzzy socks.

Comfort food.

Being told that I have good nails from the nail salon.

New music.

Compliments at work.

To get 10 hours of sleep on a work night (even though I could have used another 6.)

To find dad in such a deep sleep that he didn’t wake up when I turned off the light or the tv.

Hot cocoa on a cold, windy day.

To play with kids who don’t have a mommy and daddy.  Or they do, but aren’t with them because of abuse or neglect.  

For my parents, and everything they have done for me.

10 on 10 :: October 2012

I have been following Rebekah’s 10 on 10 project for almost 2 years now.  I love projects like these.  I love how so many people share their day with each other.  And I love to see all the talented photos that come out of this project.  

Over the years I have followed a handful of people’s blogs that do this project, yet I have never participated.  I’m that weird one that comments and no one knows who I am because I don’t have my own set of 10 photos to share.  {Hi there!} To be honest, I’m surprised I haven’t done one of these before, but to be fair, I do a very similar one on the 12^th, seen here.  (And I absolutely love it!  Seriously, my favorite photo project I’ve done.)  With that being said, I’m going to do a slightly different approach to the 10.  Instead of taking one photo each hour for 10 hours, I’m going to do an ‘around here’ approach.  This will account for the change of seasons, different decorating ideas around the house, projects in the works, etc.  I can’t promise I will keep this up each month, but I will try my best!  

Here you go, my very first 10….

At the Pumpkin Patch

Week 40

October 4, 2012

This year it was just me and mom.  I wish dad could have come too because we had such a good time last year.  But, he couldn’t.  And that is ok, because he is healing and that is the biggest thing I could ask of him.

This year it was just me and mom.  And we had a good time.  Wondering around the patch searching for that one pumpkin.  (Or three.)  The ones we picked aren’t perfect, but they are perfect in their own special way.  

The photo with the face makes me laugh.  I'm not one known to make weird faces, especially on command.  Apparently that is what I think about getting mud on my hands.  And then last, but not least, one more.  This is probably my favorite.  

Check here to see last year's pumpkin patch fun.  I have to laugh, both were on week 40, on almost the same day.  I'm wearing the same outfit (different scarf and a jacket this time...it was cold!)  And the sky was very similar.  And this was so totally not planned.  Guess I'll have to keep up with the tradition.  Or at least going to the pumpkin patch during week 40 :)

Scavenger Hunt Sunday | October 7, 2012)

Shadow

Me and mom at the pumpkin patch having a good time.

Keys

Really don't like this photo, but it's all I have and will have to make due.

Smile

I love fall!

Unedited

Spice Just Because

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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