Proof that we do sometimes have blue skies in winter. It was a beautiful day in Portland yesterday – but freezing cold. It barely made it above freezing. I don’t know how the sun can be so bright, yet not emit any heat.

I used a retired photo action from Holly McCaig on this pic. Pity she doesn’t make them for elements anymore – I just can’t justify purchasing lightroom.

A visit to Storables today. We are trying to get organized so it feels like we are here every week. This week – hardware to fit out the closet in the playroom. It is going to be Thomas’ bedroom while they tear the roof off our house so it’s important that I can actually reach the rod to hang his clothes.

I was actually trying to keep THomas out of the shot but it looks so much better with him running by. He spent most of his time in the store trying to hide from us.

This next photo was Kei’s idea. A rare family portrait thanks to a clear window reflection.

View from the top. This is as much as I can see of my feet right now. In fact it may be less. I think I leaned back a little to actully get my feet in the photo.

I also asked Kei to take a photo from the side so beware… gratuitous belly shot ahead. A full 22 weeks worth.

Took this without flash or tripod but I think it looks kinda cool and artsy. 🙂 Kei is getting a little embarrased by me taking photos in strange places but I told him I want to document our lives with this project which means taking photos that show what we do each day. Juno was a great movie by the way. Quirky and fun and interesting. Of course many parts made me cry and rub my belly. A movie like this provides a unique perspective when you’re pregnant.

Big Owie right between the eyes. Thomas was standing on a round bolster cushion on the floor and of course slipped and fell. But not on the floor – on his wooden toy train. It was a little scray actually. He had that silent cry where he didn’t even take a breath for a few seconds. Then the screaming started and even mummy’s magic kisses couldn’t make it better immediately.

Prince of the playground. Who knew the mall playground could be so much fun?

Not a great photo – but a great memory. Thomas and Kei clowning around. I love these like father, like son moments.

This pic is for my brother. We were instant messaging on google when I remembered I had to take my photo for the day. The calendar of Japanese prints was a gift from Ben and his girlfriend Emma for Christmas. I used Traci Murphy’s photo overlays to funk it up a little.

Out and about on Sunday. Poor Thomas has not been outside a lot lately because the weather has just been too horrible. The rain stopped for a day in Portland and we decided to go for a quick walk. So our family trip consisted of lunch at Burgerville (LOVE Burgerville) and a walk around a seedy neighbourhood. This shot was taken in front of a weird mural on the wall of an events center – complete with weird tree/rock display thing. Jealous? 🙂

Giving Peanut (i.e. Child yet to be named) a hug. Thomas already loves his baby brother and it is so sweet. He likes to give Peanut kisses and hugs and talks to him in a little baby voice.