Last year I had several friends who did 365 days of photos. I loved the idea but I know that it is unlikely that I would be able to actually get a picture every single day. I tried one month last year and it was such a challenge! So, when I stumbled upon the group on Flickr that is doing 52 weeks of photos, I was thrilled! They are going to have themes each week but since I didn’t see a theme this week, I just chose one of my favorite pictures of the week.
Here is my little S who has become quite the camera hog! Anytime I grab the camera he says “CHEESE!!” and sticks his face up close to the camera. He’s so precious! I used picnik.com to edit the photo. I added a black and white background, a vignette around the edges, and a small black frame. I also used the text to add my blog name and what week it is.
Isn’t he just adorable?!
One day on pinterest I came across this pin. It was such a cute journal and I loved the idea of creating a fun, decorated journal of gratitudes for every day of the year. Here’s a picture of the cuteness that she created.
Isn’t it great?
I also found these printables, also by Monika, but intended for a “month in review” album. Although I haven’t printed them yet, my plan is to use them on my individual pages so that I can easily jot down the things I am thankful for. Now just to put together my book!
Here’s my week of thankfulness in review:
Gratitude 1:I am so grateful for a dishwasher! I hate washing dishes but at least the dishwasher does most of the work for me!
Gratitude 2: I am grateful that my husband brought me home crab legs from lunch today. Even if he did eat at one of our fave restaurants without me. 😉
Gratitude 3: I am grateful that my cranky kids fell asleep right away when I put them to bed. And 45 minutes earlier than usual!
Gratitude 4: I am grateful that S has caught up and will probably not have to have PT anymore. I have enjoyed Kellie’s visits but I am so grateful that he is no longer behind!
Gratitude 5: I am grateful for the small amount of snow that we woke up to this morning. Seeing the joy on S’s face was priceless!
Gratitude 6: I am grateful for a little bit of mommy time while the boys (including Aaron) sleep. Not doing anything for a little bit is quite nice. Plus, its so quiet!
Gratitude 7: I am grateful for appliances. For dinner tonight I used a toaster, the oven, the refrigerator, and my George Forman. Plus, the running water. Although it would probably be possible to make the same food over a fire, I am sooo grateful that I don’t have to.
Gratitude 8: I am grateful for a wonderful church. My boys love the young ladies who play with them in the nursery and it is such a blessing to know that we have a group of people who love us and support us so much.
My goal is to update these for you once a week. As I get out my scrapping stuff and start working on my book I will show you pictures of what I create.
Want to join me on either project? Feel free to leave me comments or links to your blogs if you are posting them there. I would love to see what you are grateful for and to see your pictures.
So glad to have you joining us at 52Photos and happy that you’re recording your Gratitudes each day. It makes such a difference for me, too!