February was a bit more low key for me in my focus on Savor. I continue to work on "unplugging" more, eating less and enjoying it more, moving more and spending time with friends and family. The nine pictures I selected spoke to that goal. From upper left to right:
1. This is me and my kids at home the day after Valentine's. To me this is about my commitment to working only part-time so I get to share in moments like this random photoshoot afternoon with them. They make my life so much richer than the money I would make working more.
2. Brent & B made an awesome snowman, complete with tie. I loved watching them work together, listening to Brent teach B about snowmen, and the happiness it both brought them. Savoring their joy is sometimes better than my own.
3. Brent & the kids. I love how this captures their silly, fun rapport. They are so good together and make me so happy. It was a random shot after our weekly family picture, but one of my very favorite moments captured this month.
4. Savoring that sweet boy smile. So often he seems to be so much more grown up than I can believe, but something about a sock monkey hat and a charming grin make me want to seize this moment and never let go.
5. This is our trailing hearts from Valentine's day (Story here). I am so glad that I stopped to make this and create this fun tradition for our family. It was awesome.
6. My baby lady - up close and investigating as always. She makes me smile, laugh and focus in on the moment, in part, because if I don't she will literally slip away to some other mischief. So beautiful and vivacious. I love it.
7. This is my bread rising. I didn't make bread as much this month, but what we had was divine and this speaks to my ongoing healthfulness challenge. I began a new fitness project and am 9 days in and doing well. I also re-started WeightWatchers and lost a couple pounds. Hooray!
8. Craft time with M - she loves crafts and I love those adorable pigtails! I spent more time crafting both with the kids and on my own this month, which felt great.
9. Part of our savoring is spending time with family and friends. This month that included a trip to Dallas for John's birthday and to see friends and family. I am do glad we went and will treasure those memories always.
Also - the winner from January's Blog Hop is Lucy Newton. If she is reading, please email me at abbeyviolet at gmail dot com to claim your prize! I'm doing another giveaway this month with lots of American Crafts Minimarks Rubbons for those that comment here. Enjoy the blog hop and I hope to see you next month Your next stop in the blog hop is Nicky!
1. Margie http://xnomads.typepad.com
2. Monica Bradford http://scraplifters.blogspot.
3. Jill C http://jillconyers.typepad.
4. Miranda http://mirandasscrapsite.
7. Stacey http://www.TheAcornGarden.com/
9. Cassie http://craftycassiescorner.
11. Nicky http://seejanebake.blogspot.
12. Holly http://lovingrobots.blogspot.
13. Karen T http://breathenowsmile.
14. Claudia http://creative-moms.com
15. Rebekah http://istampscrapcraft.
16. Kimberly http://foreverdaisies.
17. Kat www.katswonderings.blogspot.
18. Kristina http://ciqis.blogspot.com
20. Nikki http://www.inkyart.com.au/
21. Amanda www.scrappnbee.blogspot.com
22. Lisa http://luluoz.typepad.com
24. Maureen http://cookingmylife.blogspot.
25. Kristi http://theprojectofme.
27. Karen http://womenontractors.
28. Katrina http://k84mansramblings.
30. Mandy http://captureandcreate.
32. Chrissy http://getcraftywithchrissy.
34. Jen www.byjen.com
35. Sylvia http://baxtersmom1.blogspot.
36. Christianne http://christiannemarra.
37. Cheri http://cheriandrews.blogspot.
38. Joy www.undiscoveredjoy.blogspot.
39. Beth http://justbebeth.wordpress.
40. Jennifer L www.studiojenn.blogspot.com
41. Kathryn www.katlodesigns.com
42. Heather www.scrappyhare.blogspot.com
21 comments:
You captured some wonderful "savour" moments! TFS!
Wonderful! Great savouring :)
I love your word! I have to add that to my list as it never came to my mind. So much meaning to it and so many directions for you to go.
Yes, you have a really great word; love how you've defined it for yourself!
Your photos are adorable. Savor is a great word.
your photos are just perfect!! Keeo on savoring!!
great photos!
I think your layout is lovely and your word choice is inspired!
What fantastic pictures! I am so glad you are savoring the moments while they are little! I have one that I have to be present with or he's into mischief too!
Your photos are just great and it's easy to see that your word is really affecting your actions. Awesome. Blessings as your journey continues... :)
What an awesome word! I loved reading all of your explanations. You are definitely embracing your one little word! Happy blog hopping!
What lovely moments to savour with your family :)
Great photos! That snowman is awesome and your little girl's pigtails are so cute. :)
great pictures for your word
Love your explanation of your take on the word savour. Lovely photos!
I love the trailing hearts idea .. how gorgeous!
I can tell you are doing great with your word! I enjoyed reading all of your updates. Your kids are precious. Love those pigtails and that monkey hat is too adorable. Thanks for participating!
mmm that bread looks nice!!!
glad your word is in action in so many ways....and HAPPY BIRTHDAY too!!!!
I work at home part-time, too. It's so nice to still be so actively involved with my children's lives while also keeping my foot in professional activities. Thanks for sharing your photos and why you chose them.
What a great word! I love that your photos focus on all kinds of savoring, not just food!
What a great word. I loved your photos. I am a little late in blog hopping and I loved the post with your daughter on the swing. The photo of her laughing is my favorite.
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