Week in the Life : Sunday Photos + Words

I like taking photos of the foods we eat, too. Love the angle of the batter and cupcake photos. Earlier this year I tried to get photos of some of our regular, but sporadic, traditions -- like making homemade pasta. Time for breakfast!

Ali...I posted lots of pages of the week in the life album I did with you on my blog. It's so fun to look back at and so happy to have this treasure! I need to do it again!

Whew...we made it! I must admit I kind of pooped out the last two days, but all is not lost. Like you always say - "embrace imperfection". LOL This was fun.

I just emailed you over a few of my pictures from this week. I love the fact that you have mostly wood hangers in your closet and I now want hot chocolate with lots of marshmallows!!!!

I am in LOVE with these everyday images AND your clothes are the most ymmmy colors.
Though I couldn't do the week of documenting right now, I did an abbreviated version, as SJ suggested a 'gift of the present.' I loved documenting a few 'right now' life moments on Saturday and Sunday and stayed up late last night to finish. I'll be posting it later today.
Thanks for pointing me in that direction, Ali.

Well the first part was easy, and I hope that the next part is fun too. I tend to over think my decisions each step of the way, and since this is the first time that I will be doing layouts, I am a little nervous that it is going to take me a long time.
I may wait and see some ideas from you and other people before starting to make the album. One thing is for sure, I need to keep it simple as I do not have a large source of supplies to pull from. Also I have soooo many pictures. I will need to pare them down to the ones that most effectively tell the story of our week, I think that will be the hardest part for me.
Looking forward to seeing what everyone does.
Jennifer

I love it... Congratulations for all !

Thank you.

Ali, can you post your pumpkin muffin recipe? They look fantastic!

Hi Ali,
I didn't particpate this time, but will sometime soon!! I've been inspired by your posts.
You must have made alot of chicken noodle soup, there's nothing like good leftovers! What's your recipe?

This was an AMAZING project for me and my family!! We all LOVED it very much. By the end of the week my kids and DH expected me to take photos of what they were doing, eating, etc. I can't wait to start putting this all together. Going to get the photos developed today and start gathering my materials...the fun part for sure!!!:)
It has been fun to see a peek into your life as well, Ali.
I shared this project with my website and uploaded photos all week like you did. They all love you as much as I do!!:)
Les

Great fun so far, having been still trying to think about how I am going to layout - and still can't decide on size - either 8 x 8 or 12 x 12. Wish I was home all day to play!!!
Have a great day
Nicky

That green cup of cocoa.... *wipes drool*

I'm so excited to get moving with this, but find I miss my camera a little today! An added benefit? I learned new tricks and became much more familiar with my Rebel this past week!

Ali,
That was so much fun and now I am having camera withdrawal. Anytime I get up to do something, the thought goes through my head, "Where's my camera? Oh yeah, I don't have to take a picture of this!" ;) This is a project I will definetly do again. I am super excited about seeing how you put yours together and to start thinking about mine. I am mixing up page protector sizes in a 12x12 3-ring American Crafts album. I'm going to put my daily comments in 6x12 page protectors, bits and pieces in the baseball card ones that you're using, and I also have some with 4x6 pockets. It's going to be awesome!
Thanks so much!!
Rachel

I just returned from vacation to find this wonderful album idea waiting for me! I can't wait to give it a try.

Hey Ali -
I had so much fun watching your week. You have a very nice life which you should be proud of! I am starting over this week, with the project and I feel excited. Thank you for all you do.

Am I the only one who things that Ali should document everyday on her blog? I loved this little peek into your life. Many times, I was about to move in with you...although I don't know how my husband and small little ones would feel about that..
But, it was great and I participated as well and found my own photos fascinating. I've always taken pictures of everything since my kids were born. My husband never understood what the point was of all the photos, (thank heaven for digital cameras..can you imagine if we had to still buy film?) but now, I think he gets it when he looks at all the photos on our computer.
Anyway, thanks Ali.. great challenge, love watching Simon. What a great kid! Love watching your belly grow! Blessings to your family!

OK, NOW I'm going to have to make pumpkin muffins today after seeing that picture!!! Since it frosted for the first time last night, it seems like perfect timing!

I had a great time collecting the photos and journaling throughout the day. Now, comes my biggest problem---FOLLOW THROUGH!! I tend to start things with an explosion and go overboard and then I fizz out!! I took 2652 photos last week so the real test for me now is to put it all together!! Thanks for the inspiration!!