The final days...

The project didn't really wrap up the way I had envisioned from the beginning, but I guess that is just the way most projects end up. In the final weeks of the 365 we were going through some very emotional and heart breaking days. We lost our Guita to her 10+ year battle with cancer. I just didn't really feel like taking photos. Sometimes there is just a period of time that we don't really want to be reminded of, and I have to keep reminding myself that that is ok. I will forever be grateful for our family and these beautiful memories. Sam and Eloise, you may never know how much we love you (that is until you have families of your own.) I wanted to give you this gift, so you can look back on this year that was one my of favorite. Your were magic ages, so innocent and curious, so full of love and hope. My wish for you is that you never lose that.  No matter what I hope you know that you are the two most important and precious gifts we were ever given, and this life is BEAUTIFUL even in  it's drakest moments. You can find beauty anywhere, just look for the light. I love you forever and always.
xoxo Mom

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Neighborhood watch.

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I swear, when you came home you were so proud of your Native American get up.

When I asked to take your picture in it, that was a different story.

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r&r

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Today you turned three. That has always been a hard birthday for me as mama.

It's the age that seems to steel away the remainder of baby that lingers in your cheeks and the 

funny vocabulary that is unique to your lips. It's the first of many ages that will break my heart, but what a joy it is to see you growing and becoming more Eloise everyday. I'm so happy you were 

born.

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A fitting photo of your metamorphosis. 

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And now we have the real celebration!

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Thanksgiving Day

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The results of the "pizza challenge" inspired by none other than

YouTube.

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This may just be your favorite day of the year. The most anticipated, for certain. 

December 1, the start of the Lego Advent.

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Refrigerator masterpieces.

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Candy negotiations.

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Riding high on the NAF El Centro float that just happened to take first place.

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Its so good being the baby.

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Huh?

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I love sneaking up on moments like this. Playing, as if you actually may be best friends.

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Grandma gives a pretty nice manicure. 

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Christmas Eve. You can finally play with your advent calendar pieces.

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I had so many great pictures to choose from on Christmas Day, but 

I just found this one so amusing. I remember making that same face when I was your age 

and opened... underwear.

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Just some more snuggles.

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Taking in every word.

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I really do love watching you draw.

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S'mores with friends, really no better way to bring in a new year.

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The Bakery.

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Your brother takes such good care of you, he would put on your costume

before his own.

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She waited for this moment, and watching it helped this world make a little more sense. 

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The last photo that I had taken during this project was of Guita, and she was so ill.

I decided to end the blog and project with a much more light hearted image (and one 

of my ALL time favorites) that was captured in the same spirit as the rest of this project. A moment that she loved as well. This was completely un-possed. You just wanted to read with your Guita, 

and so you did. 

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Barber shop.

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You always dress like a true professional for work, no matter what the job.

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I Seeeeeeeee you!

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Just waiting on a Sonic milkshake.

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You (fortunately) don't understand the severity of the situation, but you are always

up for showing your support.

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Drive thru zoo.

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These boys love her fiercely. Almost as fiercely as she fights.

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It was a surprise. You made us delightful drawings.

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Homework 

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Just a lazy, football watching in bed, kind of Sunday.

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We get really excited about pizza.

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I remember doing this to my parents when I was your age.

Some days it feels like that wasn't so long ago.

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One hour after dinner, lacking motivation.

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This is what your week looks like. Very productive.

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Hello, new friend.

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You have been READING. It's honestly one of the most

exciting things I have ever experienced.

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My two lazy loves.

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The only thing you could all agree on was P90X. 

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"Fluffy bunny!"

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You are diligent about timing your brushing. All eight times a day.

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Practice. Never seems to start on time.

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My little pony.

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Jammie time.

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Black light bowling. You love it.

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"You want some pie-cake?"

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Peace Builder of the Month

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That is your second tooth you've lost.

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Dog walkers.

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Celebratory dinner. Sam was Student of the Month.

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Injured. I think one of those little piggies is broken.

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Just some light reading.

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Hide out.

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A new playmate.

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You are so crazy. I love it.

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Dance party in the morning.

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Scary.

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It's a hard knock life.

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Crazy hair day at school. I'm not very creative when it comes to hair.

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Trick or Treat

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Just a taste of routine.

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Strong men.

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Late night relaxing.

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This cat and you are never far from each other. She definitely 

doesn't respect your privacy.

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Seriously?

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And she still loves you...

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The morning after the Rodeo.

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No cavities, although you need to floss more.