frost

48:365I may have already done a frost shot for my 365 project, but I can't remember and I've had a few beers so I'm not really inclined to check. My other shots today include an extreme close-up of Max and a skyscape, both of which have been done recently, and a detail from a Budweiser bucket this evening, which is just tacky. So frost it is.

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modern

47:365The Modern Maid isn't anymore (modern, that is), and so she was retired tonight. Which is to say we brought our old stove (which isn't quite as old as Ms. Maid but close) from the wrecker house and swapped them out. It is very odd to see one's old stove in a different house. Then again, we are experiencing a lot of new things these days so it's par for the course. I'm happy to once again have the ability to make brownies, frozen pizza, and fish, among other things. One doesn't realize how much one uses the oven until one's oven is broken. Shout out to my dad for his help in oven swapping. Thank you!!!

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Dear Nikon

Thank you. Thank you for finally, finally presenting not only a competitor to Canon’s awesome 5D Mark II, but something better.

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Z Day

While our Valentine’s Day didn’t exactly go according to plan, I’d still consider it a success.

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valentine

45:365I love that M knows my favorite flowers are gerber daisies, and that he knows that I'd rather have daisies over traditional roses, even (or especially?!) on Valentines Day. (FYI, I gave M "Top Gun" for VDay. On Blu-ray no less. Yep. We're made for each other!)I hope you all gave and received love today, and indeed that you give and receive it EVERY day.

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VDay Prep

We are ready to go for Valentine's Day. She has written her cards according to instructions, and heart erasers are attached. Her box of chocolates is ready to go for her teacher. We used a tissue box, two toilet paper rolls and construction paper to create a castle for her to collect her Valentines. After she went to bed, I made rice krispie treats and used red food coloring to tint them pink. M's little gift is wrapped and card written, both hidden, which is an accomplishment in itself in our micro-home. For the first time in years, I feel ready for Valentines Day. Unlike the year I took Zozer to preschool with no Valentines. The guilt from that will propel me for life, I think.

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