Day 251

Emily - Today I had not one but TWO photography jobs. I went to the grand first then went to my school to take pictures of the grade nine event for yearbook, which is a class I'm taking :)

Jeanine "Where I Stand"

This week's class prompt is inspired by the I AM HERE PROJECT

www.iamhereproject.blogspot.com

Every day for a year a woman took a photograph of her feet somewhere...wherever she was at the time...to document her journey through the year.  You can see her cool shots at that website.  This is me...on the diving board...not a place where I usually stand...but that's kinda the point of this blog project and my creative obsessions this year...to step out of my normal...to take a risk...to jump!

Day 250

Emily - Second day of school, wooot... one of my favourite parts of school is sporting my new zebra backpack, it's so beautiful :)










Jeanine - "Election Called"

There is an election on in Ontario.  My former law partner and now Attorney General, Chris Bentley, is running for a third term.  I wasn't worried about his chances the first two times, but the current economy and barrage of attack ads against Premiere McGuinty have me concerned.  Chris is an incredibly hard worker and has been a good Minister ...first as Labour Minister then Minister of Colleges and Universities and now as AG and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs.  I've got my fingers and toes crossed.

Day 249

Emily - So first day of school... and the first time I get to use my beautiful new lunch bag. I got it in Stratford when I went to see Jesus Christ Superstar. I've haven't had a lunch bag for all of high school cause I always forget them, but this one is so pretty I'm gonna keep special care of it.








Jeanine - "Back to School"

The first day of school!  Always a big deal - even in grade 11.  This is a big year for her.  It is also the first year she has a class with her BFF. She is very excited about that.   I can't believe how time flies.  As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches I can't help think back to her being in grade 1 and my need to go to her school that day at lunch just to give her a hug.  Thankfully, she still wants my hugs, but now I am starting to think about her graduating and moving on to University.  Where did the time go???  Anyway...she didn't actually walk to school today.  After this shot I gave her a ride!  ha!  Tomorrow...the bus!

Now if I could just figure out how to add a frame in Photoshop Elements...aaarrrggghhh!

PS - I'm glad the STOP sign is in this shot cuz that's what I want to say to her...STOP GROWING UP...I'm going to miss you!

Day 248

Emily - My little protege :). My friend Maddy loves my camera, she wants a DSLR for christmas and she wants me to teach her all the tricks.










"Ah Labour Day!"

After an afternoon of yard work, Ian takes a much deserved rest on the last day of summer.  What a great summer it was!!  Hopefully some of the heat comes back in September.

Day 247

Emily - Well this took a while to figure out how to do on photoshop :) Anyways this is my favourite collection I have, my mini monuments of the world. I wish i could say I've been to all these places but I've only been to a few most of them are from trips my moms been on that I wish to go on someday.






Jeanine - "My Happy Place"

"Where Women Create" is a magazine that highlights the gorgeous studios of artists, scrapbookers and other crafters.  The pictures of their studios are inspirational and enviable.  Our scrapbook/creative space in the basement has evolved over the last couple of years and it still has a long way to go...but it is one of my happy places.  I have spent a lot of time this year reading books about being creative.  The best tip by far - beyond JUST DO IT (they'll make more paper) - is ... START WITH A CLEAN TABLE!

Day 246

Emily - So it was one of those days where you don't have a photo till the last minute, thanks mom for buying flowers at costco today :)









Jeanine - "Splashtime"

It has been a very hot weekend so far.  Too hot almost to sit out by the pool.  We ventured out this evening though so I could capture this shot for my class prompt "she's got legs".  I'm not complaining about the heat mind you - it will be cool soon enough.  Can't believe it is September!

Day 245

Emily - Although my new camera is amazing, I really love the look of old cameras. If we could just combine the great quality of a new camera and the look of an old camera we would have an amzazing camera! Anyways so the camera on the right is from a little used stuff store out in the middle of nowhere near my friends cottage. The cute little one on the right is my great grandpas old camera, it's over forty years old!

Jeanine "Gotta Have It"

I watched a new show on HGTV today called Consumed.  The premise is that in order to de-clutter a family's home...they remove everything from the home except 10 things each member can't live without.  They then live with only those things for 30 days (major appliances, beds, clothes, shoes and personal hygene items excluded.  A month later they go to a warehouse where all their other belongings are stored and figure out which ones are allowed back into the house.  I loved the idea of trying to live a minimalist lifestyle for 30- days.  I would have to have my computer, desk, chair, Blackberry, Kindle, camera, coffee maker, hair straightener, dining room table and chairs (I count that as one thing) and a couch.  I'm hoping Em would pick the TV somewhere in her 10 things, and I would really like her and Ian to bring their guitars...two of his are seen here.  I love hearing them play.