You'd think that since such a large part of what I try to impart to my students is noticing and photographing the beauty in the small, 'everyday' details of their lives, that I wouldn't so easily forget about the beauty in the small, 'everyday' details of my own.
Yet I do.
And then a student will post some random photo that shows me a glimpse of their own everyday life; their home, their people, their beauty, and it serves as a swift kick in the tush to get my own camera out - not just for the big events in our lives, but for the small, seemingly insignificant moments as well.
So I got my camera out a little more the past few weekends; one weekend while Courtney Lee was at her mom's and the next weekend while Coley Woley was at his Grandma's (and poor Yans, was stuck at home with her boring, ole' mom and dad for both) while we worked and relaxed and loved and lived and added to those 'everyday' moments that will ultimately make up the bulk of our lives...
Making a peanut butter sandwhich with a balloon attached to her butt.
Teaching his little sister how to play chess.
Hanging some new tile in the kitchen.
Showing off the new 'robe' she made out of her dad's old shirt.
A game of H.O.R.S.E.
Eating applesauce with a straw.
Playing 'teacher.'
Playing 'pupil.'
The sight I woke up to Sunday morning.
The breakfast sandwhiches he made for us.
The book she read while still half asleep.
The blueberries she loves.
The blueberry hat/container.
One of her favorite Christmas presents.
And the Super Bowl squares that Josh Downs lost on.
And totally off-topic (but somehow on-topic since I just mentioned the Super Bowl)...
I never have any interest in the Super Bowl (I never even know who is playing.) aside from the junk food and and the commercials, but I love farmers, powerful photography and Paul Harvey, and therefore, I love this.
Ok, and I have to admit to loving this one too.
i posted the farmer video on facebook this morning too :) and the clydesdale horse one got me just the same....
the taco bell one? priceless...and that's how I wanna be when i get old!
love you.
Posted by: twebster | February 05, 2013 at 11:05 AM
I LOVED the Dodge/Paul Harvey/farmer commercial. Everyone stopped and listened closely. Very touching. I grew up listening to Paul Harvey and still listened to him as much as I could into adulthood. I miss him.
Posted by: Patty Hetrick | February 05, 2013 at 11:09 AM
I'm married to a farmer and that commercial is a perfect portrayal of our profession..... so nice to see it given the attention it deserves!
Posted by: Annabet | February 05, 2013 at 11:18 AM
Love Annie's missing tooth & your new kitchen backsplash! Will you post pictures when it's done?
Posted by: Melanie | February 05, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Those tiles are phenomenal! Love it all!
Posted by: Cathy | February 05, 2013 at 11:49 AM
where did you get those beautiful tiles???? they are amazing!!!
Posted by: stacy | February 05, 2013 at 12:16 PM
Awesome tile! Wow.
And yes the farmer ad was amazing and the best and all that. But the Taco Bell commercial was my favorite of the night.
Posted by: Corrine C | February 05, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Love love love the new tiles in your kitchen - it reminds me of a classic quilt!! Can't wait to see the finished product.
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Nicky from Okotoks | February 05, 2013 at 01:49 PM
((but I love farmers, powerful photography and Paul Harvey, and therefore, I love this.))
Love this, too, for exactly the same reasons!!
Posted by: Stacy | February 05, 2013 at 02:14 PM
Once again you blow me away! Thanks for sharing! Love the new tile! And those commercials really got me too!
Posted by: Stacey | February 05, 2013 at 02:28 PM
Did you see the Budweiser commercial? Makes me cry.
I don't like sports, so the only bowl I'm interested in is the one with the best snacks in it!
The balloon made me think Annie swallowed her gum and then let a little gas out!
Posted by: Kelli | February 05, 2013 at 03:39 PM
Love, love, love your pictures (as always!). Please share where you found the amazing kitchen tiles.
Posted by: Kim in Vacaville | February 05, 2013 at 06:04 PM
I loved seeing that Annie got a Furby for Christmas too because Sienna did also. That is the only thing she wanted and oh how she loves it. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia
Posted by: Kathy | February 05, 2013 at 07:08 PM
Love the tiles as well. Loved seeing your everyday.
Posted by: Ashley S. | February 05, 2013 at 10:44 PM
Love these pictures! My girls also got Furby's for their birthdays just after Christmas. And co-incidentally my just 7 year old got the same colour as Annie! I am currently listening to my girls eating breakfast whilst Furby is chatting away. Thanks for sharing great pictures xxx
Posted by: Julie Pilch | February 05, 2013 at 11:41 PM
Tiles = Awesomeness!!!
And that Clydesdale commercial..I've cried every time I watch it.
Posted by: Gina Crowley | February 06, 2013 at 08:19 AM
love ALL the pictures! LOVE the tile!!! LOVE everything about your house!!!!!! and family! And those were my 2 favorite commercials too!
Posted by: Nicole Campbell | February 06, 2013 at 08:32 AM
I'm with all the others - loving the tiles. They would look great in a bathroom too.
Posted by: Becky K. | February 06, 2013 at 08:43 AM
I have been reading your blog for years and blessed by your profound words of truth. You are an amazing Mom and a gifted writer. And then to find out you love farmers and Paul Harvey, well, that just made me so happy! I'm a farmer's daughter from Wisconsin, who drove out west with a friend when I was 20, and still here 35 years later. I love my life, my husband and kids, but missed the farm, even though we drove home every summer. Well, a year ago my husband & I made a YouTube video using Paul Harvey's moving speech (that he gave at a National FFA Convention in 1978) along with photos of the farm that we have taken over the many years, as a tribute to my Dad who died in 2009. How cool to then see the amazing Dodge Ram commercial Sunday night. Wow! Anyway, I would love for you to see the video we made ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=attsr6iOrFg&feature=player_embedded
Posted by: linda t | February 06, 2013 at 01:56 PM
Extra bonus points for Yans for having her Snapshots of A Good Life Binder!
Posted by: martha | February 06, 2013 at 02:20 PM
I am trying to imagine my husband green lighting that tile, and I am utterly failing. You are a lucky girl is so many ways.
Posted by: Alison | February 06, 2013 at 08:32 PM
The tiled backsplash says Karen Russell to the core!!! Love it! Please post pics when it is finished!
Posted by: Suezi Gurzi | February 09, 2013 at 08:20 AM
LOVE that backsplash! Seriously made me gasp!!! Please share the finished kitchen!!!
Posted by: TamiV | February 10, 2013 at 05:01 PM
Your everyday posts have always been my favorite. Since the beginning! Im so glad you are doing them again. And that backsplash! For reals?! How did you come up with that? Amazing!
Posted by: Melinda~ | February 20, 2013 at 11:19 AM
I have been searching the blog for the post with teh tiles - where oh where did they come from?
Posted by: AMy J | April 15, 2013 at 06:30 PM