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Aside from devoting myself to exercise as one of my resolutions this year, I have also decided to partake in two activities that I am easing myself into. Brad and I have had a hobby of photography for some time and he bought me Adobe Photoshop last year for Christmas, which gets used, but not as much as I would like to. Therefore, one of my goals, thanks to Pinterest, was to do a 365 Photo Project, where you take a photo a day. I had heard about it from one of my former co-workers and thought, why not? It makes me capture the little things and with daily prompts, I'm able to really look for what the prompt is asking me to find. I don't necessarily follow the prompts, as I try to find pics of Maddy or my family, but  I have enjoyed a few of the prompts so far. Here are a few:

Bright

Equal

Favorite Toy

Frozen 

Play

Low light





Being behind the lens has caused me to slow down a bit and enjoy the simple things I am afforded. It makes you kind of forget the realities and harshness of the world in which we live in, and allows me time to just breathe. It's been enlightening. I may not get to all 30 prompts in a month, but it is something that keeps me taking photos and improving my skills in the photography world.

The other project I will be taking on is writing. I haven't officially began yet, but my intention is to start my dream novel later this spring. I'm currently thinking about an outline and preparing that outer shell, and intend to jump on the writing bandwagon in a few months, despite the hectic life schedule already carved out for me. I'm learning that "me" time is as important as time for everyone else...it is something I need to continue to remind myself.

Madelynne is doing well and we enjoyed a nice three day weekend together. Since we have returned from Colorado, she has really grown into her own with vocabulary, is gradually beginning to show signs that she has a dirty diaper, and sure loves to play. Even a plain old cardboard box is a fascination in itself. The weather has been cooperative without rain, nice and dry, so we've been taking advantage of that as well. Not to mention, the signs of spring are in the air with the birds returning and light sticking around past 5pm.

Used to be Aunt Lindsey's dress

Pout Lips

Cuddling

At Harmonica Pocket

Helping Dad

Pretty proud of herself

Clapping

The Harmonica Pocket


Otherwise, it looks like February will be a fun month ahead with a trip to Portland and hopefully over to Olympia to see the newest member of the Leach side of the family: Baby Liam Shockley!

Until next time...

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