31 Day Photo Challenge


Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts


1. I have two wonderful boys
2. Crab quiche is my favorite food
3. My favorite colors in order of youngest to now is-orange, green, blue and yellow.
4. My favorite things to do are crafts and art.
5. I love the beach over the mountains but love hiking over swimming.
6. If I could have been anything I would have become an art teacher or FBI agent
7. I love being a girly girl but like to do the same things as the boys too.
8. New Years is my favorite day of the year
9. Spring is my favorite time of year
10. My favorite flowers are white lilies




Day 2 - Apicture of the person you have been the closet with the longest.... my uncle Larry... He's always been there for me and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet!!!!!!




Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show -
When this show first aired I LOVED LOVED LOVED it… I’m still a huge fan and can’t miss an episode but I found myself a bit bored with some of the recent programs… however,  the last 3 or so shows have been great and I’m glad to see things getting back to why I enjoy watching each week.




Day 04 - A picture of your night-





My living room, Ryan eating chicken nuggets, while princess our “bassador” is waiting for Ryan to either drop some or give her a nugget so it looks like he ate all of his food..Ryder staring at the ceiling fan…and toys/crafts and who knows what else Ryan has pulled out and not put away (which means I will end up doing it), laying on my carpet and the chest…I wouldn’t change it for the world;)



Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.


I love the photo of me...of course when I was forced to take it many, many years ago I could have killed my grandfather, but now I think it's great ;) I was about 10 or 11 and like many other kids, I tried to cut my bangs with this being the results... To top it off,
my grandmother's brother and wife where in town so I have a bunch of photos with my new hair style...



Day 6 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for the day/ A favorite memory





It took me a bit to figure out who I would switch places with for a day….. for day 6 of my photo challenge….while going through photo albums I found some great picture’s of my grandmother. I was only 12 years old when she had her stroke...I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was at a friend’s house down the street when my brother came and got me. He said I needed to come home; grandma is sick and had to be rushed to the hospital. I remember at 12 years old not really understanding the impact of everything that was going but I knew it wasn’t good. After the stroke my grandmother suffered many years and later in life she became diagnosed with Alzheimer’s as well as dealing with the effects from her multiple strokes through-out the years.
I remember my grandmother as one of the nicest and sweetest person I know, someone who also stood up for me and was like a mother to me. She was really one of the only female role models in my young life and those years I believe had a huge influence on the person I am today. If I could go back in time I would trade places with her so she could have a day free from her medical problems and enjoy being the person I remember as I child.

Day 7 - A picture of your most treasured item / Something you use everyday – Well like most mother’s my most treasured item’s are my kids….I couldn’t imagine my life without my two sweet boys.





Day 8 - A picture that makes you laugh/A birthday celebration


I still need to look at the cake to determine my age but I’m guessing I was 2 or 3.This picture is of my twin brother’s birthday party at my grandmother’s house. I can remember the cake had Cowboys and Indians on it and I blew out the candles so my brother got really mad at me ;) Hey I was the baby...that’s just my role right? I was told later that whenever my brothers had a birthday up until I was about 6 or so, I would receive a gift as well because I couldn’t understand why they got presents and I didn’t…maybe I was a bit spoiled back then ;) P.S. I don’t think they got gifts on my birthday…


Day 9 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most/ Your most treasured item This one was easy for me because without my faith, I truly would not be the person I’ am today. It’s my faith that has allowed me to forgive and to know the true meaning to life. It has set me free and while I’ve still got much more to learn I know I’m a better person today because of the grace of God.
Here is a poem a friend and I wrote many years ago that I would like to share, I’m not sure why I remember it, but I do and I’m glad for that:
If I die tomorrow night at least I will not go with fright,
Because I know in heaven there is nothing but love,
I will not be floating in a cloud,
But praising my lord God aloud,
So I pray with you every hour,
That God will grant you holy power,
To walk in faith in his way,
All these thing I pray for,
And hope they all come true.





Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ***** up things with/ Your favorite room in the house



Well it’s not really a room. When we first moved to our house just shy of 6 years ago, I took this photo of our pool through the Banana trees...and I love how it came out!
As much as a pain the pool can be, it’s sure is nice to sit on the deck and watch the kids play ;)))

Sorry I’ve been so bad about keeping up with my 31 day photo challenge, but the summer is keeping me busy ;)…hopefully I’ll have this challenge done before the end of the year! LOL

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.......... Its drives me completely crazy when someone eats with their mouth open!!!!!! Didn’t your mom ever tell you to not eat with your mouth open??? My brothers would do this just to tick me off when we were kids...heck they still do it!!!



Day 12 - A picture of something you love/ Something you do everyday

There is not a day that goes by where I don't think of you!!!


My Dad

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist/ How you relax

I love all sorts of art and to pick just one artist as my favorite took me a bit…I love Picasso, Michelangelo, Escher, Degas, Dali and O’ Keefe. To help me decided on my favorite, I thought…… what would I buy if I could pick only one painting.... the answer is a Monet…here is one of my favorite paintings by Monet:

"Woman With A Parasol"



Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without/ One thing you want to do before you die
Geez… these are all hard ;))) just one photo of someone you could never imagine your life without/ One thing you want to do before you die…Okay so I’m going to pick something I want to do before I die………  SKYDIVE




Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die/ Something that bugs you
Okay so most of you know it drives me nuts that the boy next door does not come over to retrieve his basketball when it rolls into my yard!!!!!!!





Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you/ Your least favorite chore
LAUNDRY!!!! I think that says enough!!



Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently/ Are you named after anyone?

I love to read and about a year ago and friend from work suggested this book to me. Another friend of mine decided to read it together so we could chat about it. At the time I was reading two other books so I decided to get the book on tape and I have to say.... This book really changed how I view things of this world... I've decided to listen to it again just before the holidays


Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity/ Something you are afraid of
Something you are afraid of : Snakes…, any and all. Especially water snakes...yuck, yuck, yuck!!!!! Honestly I don’t think I could even say I’m afraid of them, more like terrified!

Day 19 - A picture and a letter/ A skill you'd like to learn
A skill you'd like to learn: I would love to learn to play a guitar...while I most likely will never learn this, because I’m so awkward with absolutely no coordination… In the back of head somewhere I think it would be really cool to play some of my favorite songs on the guitar.


Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel/ Your biggest insecurity
A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel: I would to travel to France and visit The Louvre





Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget/ Something you love about yourself
Something you love about yourself: I can normally see the big picture and try not to sweat the small stuff


Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at/ Your favorite holiday
Your favorite holiday: I love Christmas!!! However as I've gotten older, I appreciate New Year...I love the idea of starting with a clean plate! This is me in 1980 I think!



Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book/ How you came up with the name of your blog
A picture of your favorite book:





Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change/ Your favorite book or author
A picture of something you wish you could change: The memories of this house


Day 25 - A picture of your day/ Something you are looking forward to



Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
I’ve loved this ever since I was a little girl. It belonged to my grandmother. She won it at a fair (which I think is really cool thing to win at a fair). It's a music figurine. I remember playing with this, wishing I could be this lady

Day 27 – A picture of yourself and a family member/ The best gift you've ever received:
A picture of yourself and a family member, My cousin Stephanie with her daughter Abrianna and my son Ryder and I; Christmas 2010.
Abrianna left this world in January 2011 of SIDS.
Special Angel
Author unknown




Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of/ If someone gave you 1,000 to spend on YOURSELF, what would you buy?
If someone gave you 1,000 to spend on YOURSELF, what would you buy? An ipad3!!


Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile / Your dream vacation.
A picture that can always make you smile... Ryder had just come home from the hospital and of course Ryan is being silly! I love them both so much!! :)


Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss/ Your spouse or significant other
A picture of someone you miss... My grandpa Danner!

 Day 31 - A picture of yourself/ Free day. Whatever you like!
A picture of yourself - I was just 4 years old. Just a year later this little girl would NEVER be the same...I miss her and wish I could have seen who she would have been in her life.






Here is the complete list if you want to start yourself…….
Day 1 - A picture of yourself with ten facts
Day 2 - A picture of you and the person you have been closet with the longest / The person (or people) that make your world go around.
Day 3 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show/Your favorite show
Day 4 - A picture of your night/An experience that made you who you are today
Day 5 - A picture of your favorite memory/ Your day
Day 6 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for the day/ A favorite memory
Day 7 - A picture of your most treasured item/ Something you use everyday
Day 8 - A picture that makes you laugh/A birthday celebration
Day 9 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most/ Your most treasured item
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ***** up things with/ Your favorite room in the house
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate/ A photo that makes you laugh
Day 12 - A picture of something you love/ Something you do everyday
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist/ How you relax
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without/ One thing you want to do before you die
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die/ Something that bugs you
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you/ Your least favorite chore
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently/ Are you named after anyone?
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity/ Something you are afraid of
Day 19 - A picture and a letter/ A skill you'd like to learn
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel/ Your biggest insecurity
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget/ Something you love about yourself
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at/ Your favorite holiday
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book/ How you came up with the name of your blog
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change/ Your favorite book or author
Day 25 - A picture of your day/ Something you are looking forward to
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member/ The best gift you've ever received
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of/ If someone gave you 1,000 to spend on YOURSELF, what would you buy?
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile / Your dream vacation
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss/ Your spouse or significant other
Day 31 - A picture of yourself/ Free day. Whatever you like!
As you can see if found two and I'm sure there's more out there, but here is the list for my challenge; Enjoy!!!