Day 1: Superheros (1/1)

So here I am again!! This will be the third time that I begin this blog. I figured that starting it on the new year will give me a new year's resolution to continue this throughout the year. Also, I would like some of the twins in my blog when I finally say, "OK, I am really done with this. Let's make a book." Gavin has dominated our lives the last three years that it's only fair to include the babies in the things that made up our life before they entered it. 

I am going to start this blog with the expectations that everyone knows what has occurred since I have stopped blogging. We just found out we were pregnant with twins and figuring out how our lives would change.  We had no idea!! Our babies are wonderful and I wouldn't change a thing. 

I am sure that this blog will now be dominated by the Rallie, Wes and their pictures so I figured I would give my first day to Gavin. He is a wonderful big brother and tells his new sister and brother daily that he loves them. However, he is struggling with the loss of attention and my heart breaks for him daily. He is a strong, little boy and is so fun and creative. I love him and his personality so much. 

Today, Gavin is MY superhero. 

Day 134: Gavin's Choice (3/5)

Me: "Gavin, what do you want to take a picture of today?'

Gavin looking around: "Uhhhhhh, this!"

THIS being a piece of trash!!

Me: "Ok." Pretend to take picture. "What else do you want to take a picture of?"

Gavin: "Table!!"

Me: "Sounds good." I quickly take a picture. "This time go pick one of your favorite toys."

Gavin: "Ok." Runs to his room. "Gavin found it!"

Me: "Show me!"

Gavin: "SUPERHERO!"

Day 59: Something to Read (7/20)

Somebody said today, "It's for her blog. Don't worry no one reads it."

Sure, it hurt my feelings and yeah, it's probably true but honestly I don't do it for anyone else:

I DO IT FOR MYSELF.

When I started this Project 365, it was just going to be a picture a day. Then I found this Blog spot website and I thought I would expand my project a little more; try and give a small explanation as to why I took the picture. Now I have come across a website that will turn my blog into a bound book. I love the idea, a journal with pictures and printed text.

That is why I continue to blog, not for others, not for attention but for myself.

I took a picture of Gavin's favorite book today. Every time he picks it up I read it to him because he enjoys it. 

And those of you who do read my blog, I hope you enjoy it! 

Day 56: Silly Bandz (7/17)

I am sure that if you have kids or you work with kids you know what Silly Bandz are. (Of course, I had no idea of the official name, I had to Google it before I started my post.)

It seems like every kid and most teenagers are wearing one or two now adays. I have seen some adults wearing them, even some men.

They are rubber bands that are special shaped. You wear them on your wrist and they never lose their shape. Silly Bandz come in tons of shapes and colors. It's a pretty creative idea. There is no rhyme or reason to the Bandz, they are just cool! 

You're just supposed to wear them on your wrist. You can trade them with friends and get all kinds of different shapes.

I have always wanted a few but I thought, "I am 27 years old and I am not walking into a store to buy Silly Bandz!"

So the next best thing, steal one from a girl!!

OK I didn't actually steal it from Taygen. She kinda gave it to me or I made her feel bad and she gave it to me in guilt! Either way, I got my first Silly Bandz!

When I went to Walmart today, I came across the display of Silly Bandz and stood looking at it thinking of an excuse to buy a set. Of course, now I owe Taygen one!! So I bought a set of Body Parts Silly Bandz, only because I have to pay her back!

Taygen is the daughter of a fellow softball player. Her mom has become a friend of mine, who is also doing a Project 365 with a blogspot blog. Natalie took pictures all day yesterday and posted some on her blog:  Welcome to Graham Central Station. I actually "borrowed" the following picture of Taygen and me!! Thank you Natalie, I hope that you don't mind!!

PS I haven't always stolen from this wonderful family, Taygen gave me the Silly Band!! OK, OK maybe I did steal the picture, but it's a great picture. :)

Day 24: My Haircut (6/15)

Two days in a row that I included a picture of myself! This blog is supposed to be about me and my family but I wasn't doing that and by not including pictures of myself, I couldn't see how I was changing in the year I was doing my Project 365. So today when I got my haircut, I thought to myself it's going to be my picture(s) of the day.

Rennie's aunt, Sharman, is a beautician and does an amazing job!! I cut about 3 inches off on the length and added highlights. I love it! It's just long enough to still put in a ponytail (because what girl doesn't love a good ponytail?!) and short enough that it doesn't lay on my shoulders.

My hair is natural curly, but thank goodness for modern times and I can "Chi" it straight in about 15 minutes. I love being able to wear it both ways; I am very lucky.

Why a family Blog?

I never felt the need to start a blog but I was playing on my iPhone and came across an app called Project 365. This app has a slot for each day of the year and the job is to take a picture everyday. The idea is to see your life in pictures. Here is how Project 365 explains it:

Taking a photo a day is a big undertaking with big payoffs. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider doing it: Imagine being able to look back at any day of your year and recall what you did, who you met, what you learned… (Often we find it hard to remember what we did just yesterday or even last night, let alone a whole year ago. Your year-long photo album will be an amazing way to document your travels and accomplishments, your haircuts and relationships. Time moves surprisingly fast.

Anyway, after almost a week of taking photos I thought what is the point of this if I am the only one who sees all the pictures. Since my summer vacation has started and I don't have too much to do I thought this would be the perfect time to start a blog. I thought this would be the perfect way to share my project. So please enjoy the Nickell's Project 365.