2012 in Review

I love to keep records. I fully believe that is at the heart of my love for photography, that and the visual content which gives me endless pleasure. The year in photos...

January

Tried a 30 day photo challenge with the theme of gratitude making this journal as I went. I love making my own journals and filling them with photos which for me tells the story with little need for the written word.

February

Mother's birthday, my first she she died. I celebrated her birthday by placing pink roses on her grave. I also bought myself this mother of pearl ring. It brings me pride and joy. It came from Pandora.

March

Quilt class with Jemellia as she pursues her life goal to teach sewing.
 

My daughter's senior year, and all that implies. We hosted a french student for 2 weeks then Allie went to Senlis, France to stay with her family. My longest separation from her.
A good experience for everyone. Mostly her.

April

Mother's Death Day. I took this Utah trip alone to hike and heal. I got out of my head and into my body as I was challenged in many ways. One of the greatest most affirming experiences of my life.

May

Je and I with our little bird houses from a class at Paper Crown with Collete Copeland.

Allie addresses graduation announcements. How can that be?

The Prom...

The Face...

Bike wreck. Just in time for graduation...

June

July

Time at the lake.

On the water.

With Friends.

 

With family.

Or just us.

August.

Saying goodbye...

September

Lollipop wristlet class with Je.

Creating for Glitter Market...

Staying as busy as I can (see also June and August).

October

Celebrated my husband's birthday in Kauai.

A highlight of the trip was a helicopter ride.

Another was this hike to view the Napali coast.

But also this guy. Uhm, 60.
 

November

Spellbound.

A new skill.

 

December

Lucille.

 

2011 In Review

Thank you God for my hands. they brought peace, joy and Your Voice to everyday.

January: Soul Restoration Workshop.

It takes time and effort, but all good work does, right?

February: All the Ladies Fabric Journal from a Ruth Rae class.

March: Bead Woven Bracelets, a new skill...

April: After burying mother I turned my attention

to the tedium of stitches and beads

on this wool crazy quilt project.

May: Made several covers for Moleskine journals to give as little love gifts

during the Art of Spring Event.

June: Remains of the Day journal. A new love...

July: She Art Workshop.

August: Started using Project Life to journal my Year in Photos.

September: KC Willis Fabric Journal class...

October: Bees Wax Collage Class at My Heart's Fancy.

November: Completed many journals,

jewelry,

and knits for Glitter Market.

December: My daughter's 18 Cakes Journal, December Daily journal, my first banner,

 and this Nap mat for which I believe I will post a tutorial in January.

You still here? Damn. Thank you, thank you, thank you for getting me through this year.

Here's to 2012 bringing many more good things...