{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 28 (final)

Today's theme: Future


“Listen to the mustn'ts, child.
Listen to the don'ts.
Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. 
Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... 
Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.”
- Shel Silverstein


One of my favorite poets when I was growing up....I hope Naomi will enjoy reading him as much as I did!

{From our trip to the aquarium today.}

Thanks friends for joining me on Willette's Joy Of Love project this whole month~

I've learned so much from Willette, the enormous talent that is out there, and most importantly, capturing the JOY of everyday moments!

Hope to keep on capturing the precious ordinary on this blog :)

Check out everybody else's photos on the Joy Of Love Flickr Stream!

Click here to see all of my JOL photos from February~

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 26 and 27

Playing catch up...


Day 26: Bromance or Best friend


Didn't have a recent photo of Tim with his friends, but here is one I like of him and our good friend Tony (taken last month). 
Tony is originally from Seattle like us, but moved down to LA a couple of years before we did with his wife, Janet. He's been one of several people who have really encouraged me in my photography (he shoots professionally - check out his work here) and has been awesome-ly generous with his wisdom and advice...this photo is missing P.Yoou...will have to remember to get a shot of all the guys next time.



and another take on Day 26...


Best friends
(whether they like it or not! haha. This was shot today right before their nap.)



and finally,


Day 27: What They Say


Noelle is ALWAYS saying "Mamma" which in Korean means "food"! Here she is with her beloved snack trap, chomping on some blueberries. This girl doesn't mess around when it comes to snacks!

Check out more photos from the Joy of Love project on Willette's flickr stream!

Happy Sunday everyone~

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 25

a day behind...


Today's theme: When You Love Them the Most


I love that Tim is a great father.
He knows how to play with them and give them his undivided attention. Doesn't talk on the phone, text, watch TV, or surf the net when he's playing with the girls but is fully present...it's hard to do these days with all the technology surrounding us. 
Here's a shot from this morning...

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 24

Today's theme: Where


Where did you first meet your loved one?
I first met Tim at a church camp back in Seattle when I was 14....
but decided to take this shot since we're nowhere near there :)


Overlake Starbucks, Valentine's Day 2005
First time that Tim tried to tell me he likes me after 10 years as just 'friends'.


Honey, I knew it had to be...

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 23

Today's theme: Facebook


What is your favorite Facebook photo?
Took a stroll down memory lane, looking at all my old albums on FB...sometimes the best photos aren't the ones with the greatest composition, sharpest focus and brightest colors....sometimes it's just the memory the image brings!


So here is my favorite - a photo of me and Naomi taken on my Mac Photobooth app. She is a little under 2 years old here, before we moved from Seattle to CA. 

I've taken a bunch of these photos on my Mac over the past 4 years...our family has grown from just the two of us to now four! Here is our family in the raw! :)

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 22

Today's theme: Face (a portrait)


Taken in her room, sitting on the ground, window on her left...
Love playing around with natural light...

For more photo fun, look around Willette's flickr page!

Tutu Love...

...is in the air.

Had to interrupt my Joy of Love project with this capture from today...

Day 21 is below :)

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 21

Today's theme: Hands


"I have held many things in my hands, 
and I have lost them all; 
but whatever I have placed in God's hands, 
that I still possess."
- Martin Luther

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 20

Today's theme: When They're Home


What is the house like when your loved ones are home?


Here is Naomi having some juice with 'friends'...ahhh, so nice and quiet....





then Daddy comes home...
and the volume level in the house goes wa-----y up!
Shrieks and giggles everywhere. (Mommy needs some Advil please.)


(This play session ended with the two girls bumping heads on accident and crying...typical of how most play sessions end in this house!)

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 19

Today's theme: When They're Gone


Tonight, came home from a birthday party, put the girls' down for the night and folded the laundry..
Oh yes, don't be jealous.


Folding laundry is one of those things we cannot do while the kids are awake.
Noelle just rolls around in the heap of clothes like a pig in mud, and Naomi "folds" everything for us...into wrinkly tidy piles. Lovely.


So it has become one of those things we do together while watching TV. 
I am thankful that Tim never complains about it and sometimes just does the laundry on his own accord - is that normal? I guess I should get him a medal or something (mental note). 


Hope you're having a lovely day~

Look around Willette's Joy Of Love flickr page for more photos~

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 18

Today's theme: Going out


Didn't bring my camera out today b/c of the rain (I know, wimpy me) but here's my take on going out...
Wearing your pretty shoes :)

And a splash of color for our rainy day in LA....

I guess it wasn't a take-a-photo-of-people day today :)

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 17

Today's theme: Staying in


Reading books to each other while her younger sis naps....
another self-timer shot, or as Naomi calls it, the "beeping camera".




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{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 16

Today's theme: Together (self-portrait)


Today was my day at school so not a lot of time to take photos with the girls...
So here is my best shot, cuddling with my hubby...ok, actually fake-cuddling b/c this was shot with a self-timer. :)


P.S. Can you see the toys under the couch? They have probably been there for months...oh, the things you discover when you put your camera on the ground and shoot!

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 15

Today's theme: Kiss


Getting a shot of the girls giving each other kisses was not happening today - have you ever tried to force affection between your children for a cute shot? It doesn't work. Well, without candy as a bribe, it doesn't work. 


So here is little Noelle kissing her beloved bunny. 


She has a true affection for all things stuffed...I foresee massive piles of stuffed animals in our future...




If you want to see more from other photogs, visit Willette's Joy Of Love Flickr stream!


To see all of my Joy of Love photos so far, click here.


While I've been happily clicking away, my schoolwork is sitting here staring at me with accusing eyes. So back to the books~
See you later~

i heart you too

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Happy Love Day~

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 13

Today's theme: Routine


Capturing the beautiful ordinary.


Nothing better than being in your pjs and relaxing on the couch!
Watching a show after her nap.

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 12

Today's theme: Eyes


Naomi and her daddy.
Taken in the doorway of our house before going out for the day.
(If you look closely, you can see my reflection in Tim's eyes :) )

Processed these using Pioneer Woman's "PW B&W" action which is by far, my favorite B&W action to use. I always adjust it and use it in moderation but love the effect it has.

She has free downloadable actions right here - enjoy!

Hoping everyone has a relaxing weekend with loved ones~

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{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 11

Today's theme: Dreams

“You see things; and you say, 'Why?' 

But I dream things that never were; and I say, 'Why not?'” 

- George Bernard Shaw

What are you dreaming of lately?


For my daughter, she loves imagining things (for instance, while I was taking photos, I was instructed to call her "Thumbelina") and the sky is the limit with her imagination. She can't read yet either - although it looks like she can below -  but that didn't stop her from making up the story as she went along.


She inspires me to dream bigger and to ask the question, "Why not?"

Join the blog party over at Willette to see more inspiring images!

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 10

Today's theme: Space - where they are comfortable


Noelle loves playing anywhere, but especially in the room she shares with her big sister. 

Love catching her in a quiet moment 

Climbing up the tower of blankets and mattresses! Quite proud of her itty-bitty self.

Nothing makes me happier than when I see them play peacefully together...

(Don't be deceived though. They were bickering moments later!)

Look around Willette's blog for some more inspiration!

{the JOY of LOVE} : Day 9

Today's theme: Passions and Hobbies


What are your loved ones passionate about?


Well, I was at school all day today... the girls were sound asleep and Tim was immersed in his Greek homework by the time I got home...so...what to shoot what to shoot....


Wait!
I got it!

We do love our ice cream.

I guess you could call it a hobby :)

Here are the rest of the great images that people are posting!

Happy Wednesday everyone~