I know, I know, another computer screen photo with not much to see. But
there’s a story and a good one. Today’s my grandmother Maya’s 90th
birthday. My whole family and her friends and loved ones are all
celebrating in a restaurant in Istanbul and my wonderful sister found a
way for me to be there without flying there.

At the end of their dinner, we used the wonderful iChat to connect to
them live so Jake and I could wish her the best birthday. David was
excited about the idea but got shy in the last minute, so he didn’t come
to the screen. It was really special and for a few moments I felt like I
was there with them. Happy Happy Happy Birthday Omamika, to many many
many more!!!

In case we couldn’t make a connection I’d prerecorded a message to her
and then we also made a movie the three of us. here’s that movie. It’s quite funny.

Just so you don’t think I’m not taking photos of the little boy, here’s
a shot of David watching Winnie the Pooh on his little DVD player.

Here’s David dancing to Pink’s “So What.” His new favorite song. He
rocks out while the song plays and I love watching all of his moves and
the faces he makes.

Another quiet day in the household. David and I spent the morning
relaxing in bed while I read a book and he watched Thomas on the DVD
player. Then we read some books together on the couch and I caught up on
my email and blogs. I have bit of a list of chores to do today like
getting groceries and doing laundry and cleaning up my scrap space which
has gotten completely out of control. But nothing urgent and it’s nice
to know that I can just take the day to relax and read and enjoy my life.

And, yes, my Christmas stuff is still up. I decided I won’t take
anything down until the next garbage day which is Thursday next week so
I can enjoy my tree for another few days.

Here’s the second project of 2009 for me. I was one of the lucky people
to get one of Becky Higgins’ Kits of the Month called Project 365. It’s
organized such that when you have an open spread you see a full week’s
worth of journaling and photos. Since I have a new baby coming in a few
months, I thought it wouldn’t be fair to do another Daily David and
there was no way I could commit to two photos a day (I’ll be lucky if I
can keep up one a day.)


So I like this idea of a photo of a day with a little story each day.
Sometimes it will be just David. Sometimes me, sometimes Jake. Sometimes
all of us. Sometimes about the new baby. Sometimes about some other bit
of life. I have a feeling it will end up quite wonderful.



I am hoping I can keep up with it and I feel optimistic. Like last year,
I’ll post the photos here, too so it can keep me honest and my family
and friends can watch along.