Thursday, January 13, 2011

12of12 | January


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01. Wake up call. No I don't usually get up that early, but unfortunately I couldn't sleep so 4am it was.
02. Decided on a p90x core synthetics workout. I think one of my favorite disc of the series.
03. 9am volunteered in Bella's classroom to work on their pottery projects. Today was adding the glaze for their creations finally adventure in the kiln.
04. Tess as always was eager to eat breakfast and equally eager to help me make it. The one reason why I loved this photo so much was she has her camera (Christmas gift) strapped to her and when I asked her about it she said she was going to take pictures like me. I'm not sure she made it all day, but it sure made me happy to hear.
05. Deep in my groove making the giveaway charm for Kris.
06. While I was helping clean up all the glazes I was drawn to all the lovely colors. I think Bella's class thought I was crazy when I stood up on the chair and took this. In fact, at one point I over heard her trying to explain that "I take photos".
07. The breakfast conversation was hilarious or at least that's the way I remember when I think back, but the details have escaped me. I need to wait for Bella to wake up to ask her. I'm certain she'll know.
08. The letters I'm using to stamp the metal. I love letters & words.
09. Went to the library to pick up the book waiting for me on hold.
10. Like I said yesterday Bella is taking piano lessons from my friend down the street. She is absolutely loving them. I normally wouldn't sneak in to disturb them, but since Meili (teacher) is doing the 12of12 with me this year I knew she would understand.
11. Just started reading Never Let Me Go, hence my library visit, and am hooked. I love it when you can't put a book down after the first paragraph.
12. I ran into the grocery store to grab ingredient for dinner only to slow down to a stop when I saw the colors of the flowers. They were grocery store flowers, but with so much greyness I could have stayed there--staring. I miss color outside.


It's not like more than a month went by since the last time I did this, but putting it together reminded me how much I love seeing my day come together. There are times when I wonder how I can make this day different from the rest and sure enough, even after doing it for 2 years, not one is alike--each day has it's own uniqueness.

If you participated don't forget to link your post with mr. linky so we can all see.


again. thanks for playing along with me.
xo

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

It is funny how each 12th is so uniquely it's own day. I really enjoyed going through your day with you and nice to know I'm not the only one who climbs up on chairs :) I miss the colour too.

TX Girl said...

Thanks Amy. I really love this exercise. Note to self: Be less self conscious about taking pictures.

Miranda said...

For a moment I wondered it I would continue on with the 12th challenge this year. Halfway through the day I realized that I had been taking pictures without even thinking. The 12th is officially a documenting habit. :)

Anonymous said...

Happy to start a new year of 12of12!!!

Almost woke up the same time!! look!!! but me it was for him :-)...

Cassie said...

I am determined to join in every single month this year, so glad I found this on Miranda's blog.
xx

noisy penguin said...

I was up at 4 AM too with a fussy baby. She finally let me go back to sleep for all of 45 minutes before I had to be up for work.

kris said...

Can I tell you how much I love your blog? I don't mean to sound weird, but I found it through a friend's 12of12 last year and have been reading it ever since. I don't even know you, but I really appreciate all of your posts because you seem so real. And I am so jealous of your photography skills.
I always wimp out when I want to take my camera with me places because I think people will tell me I can't take pictures, but you do it and your pictures are wonderful.

Cara @ Gardenview Cottage said...

This is my favorite project and am so thankful for each month when I get to capture my life in pictures. Thanks for the great idea and the template. You are the best!

Amy G. said...

Just added my link... this is my first year doing this. I can already tell this is going to be a growing experience! I can hardly wait to see it all at the end of the year!

Shelley said...

Looking forward to another year of 12of12. Thanks Amy!

Kricket said...

I'm going to do this and I am way excited about it. Thanks!

Kimberlee said...

I've toyed with the idea of joining in on 12 of 12 for an entire year. This year, I'm in.

Carrie said...

This was a lot of fun. Thanks for the inspiration.

michelle said...

I want to do metal stamping! Did you get those at Harbor Freight? I miss color outside, too...

Lindsay said...

Perhaps this year, I'll manage to get all my 12on12 days actually on the 12th. Last year I was a day late in two months.

I don't know how you make your snapshots all so lovely but you do. Thanks for sharing your day and encouraging us all to do the same.

Sarah said...

I jumped in and joined you this month. While my photography skills don't even compare to yours, I am happy to have to pics each month to look back on :D

e said...

thanks for the great inspiration to start and project and FINISH it! (at least that's the goal)

I had a lot of fun yesterday with my camera 'round my neck.

Hannah said...

I am going to be on board this year! Thank you so much for inspiring us to do such a great project. It will be so wonderful to look back on in years to come.

Charlotte said...

I love the opportunity 12of12 gives me to pay more attention to the little details that make up each day. I'm so excited to do this again this year!

beck said...

Thanks for the fun project idea. I think I will be doing this for a long time! Even if I'm a day or two late! :)

amy gretchen said...

thank you all so much for your words, for playing along, and insights. it has been a delight getting a glimpse into your life.

kylee said...

i know i'm a few days late but absolutely love this idea! cannot wait to participate all year!

{natalie} said...

i am doing the 12x12 every month this year. that is my goal!

Skidmore Seven said...

I look forward to the 12th every month, not only to document my life, but to also see how you document your day. you always inspire me.

Anonymous said...

I had so much fun doing this! Love all your photos - sometimes you simply MUST stand on a chair for a good shot. Taking photos is an adventure. Aren't you LOVING Never Let Me Go? I read it last fall - so fascinating.

Heather said...

I was hesitant to commit to one more photography challenge for the year. I can already tell that I'm going to love it. Thanks for the inspiration. I always love coming to your blog. The love you have for your family really comes through in your photography style and your words.

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