Twins at the Soccer Field -- Week 14

Let Them Throw Rocks -- Week 10

Basketball Twins -- Week 6

Waiting for the Parade -- Day 268

Brothers at the Pool -- Day 223

Wading in the Creek -- Day 171

Brothers -- Day 163

Dressed in Green -- Day 76

Jump -- Day 58

Last night I was considering whether to continue this project or not. For some reason it's been a lot harder this time around and I've just not been able to get into it as I have before. I don't know if it's the cold and deadness of winter and my creativity will get better come spring, or if it's just the fact that I feel like I've already photographed everything that I see from day to day. I don't want to do this project if I come to it with a feeling of dread when I get to the end of the day and haven't come up with a good picture idea. But I also don't want to give up just because I don't feel creative. I decided to go at it from another angle. One where I have someone else choose my subject. There are many people who do the 365 project and many of them come up with lists that they share online. I may not stick to a specific list and I may decide on something different as the year goes by, or deviate from a list if I have my own idea, but at least for today, I'm using a list. :) The subject for February 27th was, "Jump." So here you have it.... Today I'll jump in again with both feet and see if I can pull off another 365 Photo a Day challenge even though there are many days I just don't want to do it. 

Snow Twins -- 49

Twins and Cars -- Day 19

Excited Faces -- Day 363

The kids were sooooo excited today, when it was discovered that snow flakes were falling from the sky. They danced around on the deck for a while trying to catch the flakes on their tongues. Matt said, "I want bigger snow." I told him he'd have to ask God about that. A few minutes later the flakes were bigger. I asked Matt if he'd asked God for "Bigger Snow" and he said, yes, with a big smile on his face. :) The flurries didn't last long and there wasn't any accumulations, but the kids enjoyed it while it was there and were ready to come inside before too long.

Hat and Gloves -- Day 345

It's finally getting colder. Today, I pulled out the warm weather gear. Mark was very proud of his blue stocking cap and gloves. :)

Time to Bake -- Day 334

Today Mark and Luke helped me make Apple Crisp. Cooking with little boys is a mess. :P But we had fun. Mark was enjoying stirring the topping ingredients together. Don't you love his Lowe's Home Improvement Apron? Making dessert definitely improves the home. :D

Twins in Orange -- Day 230

Today was the first Friday after school started which meant Mark and Luke were left home when all the other school kids got on the bus. They don't go to preschool on Fridays and were sad to be left behind. I'm thinking Friday is going to have to be the special day for a morning walk or something. :) This morning Amber and I took Mark, Luke and Jon across the street to see the horses and then explored a little down the road. We found this wood pile which made for a great place to hold two on the move boys still long enough for a photo that was actually in focus. :)

Mark Smiles -- Day 218

How can you resist a smile like that!

Mark -- Day 171

Today I took a rare walk with Amber, David, Jon and Mark. Usually I'm busy with things around the house, so I stay and get some work done while they take a walk, but today was a quiet day and all the rest of the kids were gone so I joined them on their walk. Got this cute shot of Mark in a little drainage ditch with trees and brush on both sides. Doesn't he have a great smile?

New Bus -- Day 170

The family I work for just purchased a 15 passenger bus with a wheelchair lift. What a blessing it is going to be! They've been needing one for a long time now and finally found the bus of their dreams, one that will allow the whole family to take a trip in the same vehicle and one that will allow the powerchairs to come along too. :D It needs a major repair before it hits the road again, but today we loaded most of the kids up in two vehicles for a field trip to "meet" the new bus which was parked at the mechanic's shop. The bus received high rates of approval by everyone except Jon (the one back there leaning over the arm rest), who doesn't like new and uncertain changes. He'll get used to it though. He's one of the ones who never got to take his wheelchair along, 'cause it wouldn't fit in the car. :) The twins were thrilled as you can see by their expressions. :D

Three Brothers -- Day 139

Today we made a trip to the park. What a fun time we had. The boys had a great time and took good naps when we got home. :) We convinced Luke, Mark and Matt to try out the great climbing tree and they sat perched on a big branch as long as Amber was there to assure them that she wouldn't let them fall (She's hiding behind them). :D

Twin Bond -- Day 138

Mark and Luke each have their own bed, but lately they've been ending up in the same bed at nap time. I peeked in at them and loved how Luke had his hand over Mark's. :) Couldn't help but take a picture. :D They even slept through the flash.