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"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Owen: A toy shark and a broken branch at the river. He has always loved water. I can't wait to really take him fishing for the first time but for now pretending is just as fun. 

Part of the 52 Project Series |  Started by: Practising Simplicity

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"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Owen: He had his first trip to the ER for an injury. He was brave and made friends with the nurses. He kept asking, "what we do next?" Its the worst to see him get hurt. My whole family was there when it happened and everyone wanted to help him feel better. 

Part of the 52 Project Series |  Started by: Practising Simplicity

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"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Owen: Soaking up the winter sun and searching for snails under rocks. He so enjoys spending his day outside. 

Part of the 52 Project Series |  Started by: Practising Simplicity

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"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Owen: A snuggler and a reader at bedtime. He loves his Grandma and Grandpa. 

Part of the 52 Project Series |  Started by: Practising Simplicity

You are my jingle bell

I am your caroling; you are my jingle bell.

I am your bundle up; you are my dash outside.

I am your uphill pull; you are my fast sleigh ride.

I am your glass ball; you are my popcorn strings.

I am your decorate; you are my tangled lights.



                                    -"You Are My Miracle" by Maryann Cusimano Love

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"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Owen: One of his favorite things is playing in his GG's room. Since he was little he has loved to climb up on her bed and play with her collection of teddy bears. He also pretends that her bed is a whale and feeds it "fish food". Whenever we come over he goes in and sticks a handful of paper clips between the mattress and the bed frame. He's a very responsible pet owner. He told GG the other day he didn't want to feed the whale too much because he might get sick. I love to watch his relationship with is Great Grandma, it is very special. 

Part of the 52 Project Series |  Started by: Practising Simplicity

Treat street

Owen had a great halloween. He woke up to Ah-ma over his bed with an orange sprinkle cookie and a  new Corduroy book. He wasn't too thrilled about wearing his costume but he had a blast filing up his little bag with candy with all of his friends. He had a cold leading up to halloween so I knew it would probably be one of those days we just had to go with the flow. He had been so excited telling everyone he was going to be an eagle the week before. He would run around and squake a great imitation of a hawk, "GAW GA-GA!!" I was a little sad he didn't get to wear his costume but he melted my heart that night as we laid in bed talking about the day...

Me "what was your favorite costume you saw today?"
Owen "the eagle!"
Me "the one mommy made you?"
Owen "my not wear it"
Me "maybe tomorrow"
Owen "maybe tomorrow!" and he fell asleep.