Don't Look Back ... 96::365

April 6, 2011 ... I was heading to Portillo's to grab dinner, and was blinded by the setting sun behind me. It really was spectacular (despite the blinding part), so I grabbed my cell phone and snapped a photo of it in my side mirror.

Um, yea, the photo stinks. But trust me. It was "wow" kind of amazing.

And it's what I'm going with for this day because I've got nothing else to show for it. So there.

Blue Skies ... 95::365

April 5, 2011 ...

Blue Skies
Smiling at me
Nothing but blue skies
Do I see

... AMAZING blue sky today, and puffy white clouds that you just wanted to snatch out of the sky and tuck into your pocket for later.

Determination ... 94::365

April 4, 2011  ...  Even with a cold, this kid doesn't slow down. He begged to play Don't Break the Ice today, and I finally took a break from work to play a few games. It's a fun, nostalgic game... but honestly, it's a pain in the neck to get all those ice cubes back in place.

Today I had Sean do it himself. He loved it. Almost as much as breaking the ice.

And you gotta love the tongue.

Dedication ... 93::365

April 3, 2011 ... I feel like crap today. My sinuses are going to explode. Or at least that's what they're telling me. Tomorrow I'm headed to the doctor. Yet, I still dragged my ass into the gym tonight. Everything I've read said that it's OK to exercise if it's not in your chest.

So, off I went. Now, that's what I call dedication.

Or perhaps we should call it: Amy wants to get her money back from the 16-week challenge and needs to workout at the gym three days a week.

Believe you me, if it wasn't for the money my ass would have been sleeping.

Somebody Come & Play ... 92::365

April 2, 2011 ... yep, I missed April Fool's Day all together. Just as well.

Spring has arrived. For good this time.

I think.

OK, I'm not placing bets.

Sean and I spent the better part of the day outside digging. He played with his Moon Sand thing, and I was digging in the earth cleaning out the front planting beds of old leaves, weeds and grass. It felt good, even though my sinuses were starting to scream at me from the pressure. C'est la vie.

Somebody come and play
Somebody come and play today
Somebody come and be my friend
And watch the sun 'till it rains again
Somebody come and play today


PS. I love Ernie.

Getting Better ... 90::365

March 31, 2011 ... He's starting to get better. The nose is running less, but now the cough is starting. Luckily he still has his appetite. In fact, it seems to be growing. I take this as a good sign.

Holy cow, where have I been?

Sick. I've been sick.

Yuck.

I caught whatever Jeff and Sean had, and my thick head turned it into an infection instantly. I never even had a runny nose. Just intense pressure, aching teeth... generally felt like someone punched me in the face. Fun stuff.

So between taking care of Sean, work, and cleaning I was trying to remember to take photos. Most weren't very good, but I reminded myself it was about documenting our lives first and foremost. Photography skills second. Still... I didn't get a photo a day.

But I'm back and ready to share what I do have. Ready? Let's go.