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12 of 12 | May 2012

12 of 12 | April 2012

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So, how was your day?

12 of 12 | March 2012

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What about your day?

Break Over & 12 of 12 | February

Happy Monday!

Thanks so much for your patience and your sweet notes of support.

I've really missed blogging over the past few weeks. My break was taken in order for me to handle a situation which required all of my energy and focus. I've spent this time laying all the groundwork for a battle and that's all I can do - for now.

Since I can't sit around and wait for the other shoe to drop, my break is officially over.

I come back with my favourite of all projects. My 12 of 12:

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So? How've you been?

12 of 12 | January 2012

01. Getting ready for school - Cole was still looking a bit startled to be awake.

02. On the other hand, the girl is all set and ready to go.

03. The kids laugh that we live "in a bubble". It can be snowy and cold in all the surrounding communities, but here it was +7C and raining on our drive to school.

04. Three delivered and one to pick up. Caden's hockey equipment was still not on his "tree" so it had to be done before we ran our before-school errand.

05. We headed over to the YMCA and got memberships for me and my boy.

06. Once he was dropped at school and I handled some correspondence it was off to the College Shop. I was Day Chair for a friend. Lovely group of ladies on Thursday! Nice to get to know them.

07. It was so nice to hang out with Lisa and get a massage - a bit too short, but a half hour is better than nothing!

08. A quick trip to pick up Caden from school and back to the chiropractor's office to meet the new doctor, Stefan. He's lovely and really knows what he's doing. Caden was happy, all thumbs up, with his adjustment.

09. Back to the school to pick up the rest of the troops.

10. Claire is the best sous chef - she put together the salad for dinner for me.

11. My list for today. I actually managed to get a ton scratched off - the best kind of list! Looks like there is still plenty to do tomorrow.

12. I finished up my evening with a bit of handwashing pots and pans. I really don't like coming down to a full sink in the morning!

Take Twelve GIVEAWAY

Did you read this article over at Ella Publishing by Elizabeth Dillow? I did and went right out and got myself a copy of the Take Twelve E-Book. It is loaded with brilliant ideas and examples. I'm fortunate to have a copy to GIVE AWAY to one of you!

The idea behind the 2012 Take Twelve Project is to take 12 photos on the 12th day of each month for a full 12 months—and scrapbook them! The book is overflowing with creative and fun ideas. I was so honoured to be included (my layout is on page 38!). You can join in the fun any month of the year, but the hope is that you'll join in starting January 12.

I've participated in the 12 of 12 challenge since February 2008 and have loved every minute of it. So fun looking back through the years - the kids just love it. Though, I think I'll change things up this year and make a mini ...

What about you?

I will be drawing for a winner of the Take Twelve 2012 Challenge e-book from the comments tomorrow SUNDAY, January 8th at 8PM. Leave a comment and tell me: what is the one thing you want to accomplish in 2012?

12 of 12: December 2011

01. After delivering the girls to their school, I dropped my boy, Caden, off to school first thing this morning. Oh how I wish he'd do up his coat. It's starting to get cold around here!

02. Back at the house I was greated by all of the mess that we didn't manage to address while Cole was in the hospital. Now there is no avoiding it!

03. Each Monday I volunteer with a group of lovely mums at the College Shop - where we sell candy, logo wear and - today - a ton of calculators. Clearly exams start tomorrow.

04. Home to a waiting load of laundry. Well, more than one load.

05. All prepared for the big pick up - happy to have Oprah and Dr. Oz keep me company. I'm guaranteed to know more when the kids are picked up!

06. They are all home and getting ready for singing lessons, rugby visit, some studying and then off to "Rent" rehearsal.

07. The drive up over the QEW for Chloe's singing lessons and Cole to see Tyler at rugby. Tons of sun and traffic.

08. Cole gave Tyler the story of his recovery - walk and fart, walk and fart - what can I say, it's a guy thing! Cole also got a few questions answered as he can't come back until after the new year and wanted to make sure he was on the schedule for the indoor games starting in January.

09. My sweet girl made sure the lights were all turned on.

10. My other girl couldn't turn away from the camera quick enough when I delivered her to play rehearsal.

11. While all of this was going on, my mushroom-garlic-tomato-spinach concoction was simmering on the stove. YUM.

12. The Winter Warlock, my favourite. "Put one foot in front of the other" is one of my favourite 12-months-a-year songs. It may sound strange but this half hour clay animation Christmas Special is my favourite! Before collecting Claire, and settling in for the night, I watched "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" with the boys.

The one photo of the day I didn't capture? When I told Caden we received notice that he was accepted to join his brother and sisters at school for grade 7, next year. He was so very excited! I'm so happy for him - and so is everyone else :)

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TAKE TWELVE PROJECT | If you get a chance, pop over to Ella Publishing and check out Elizabeth Dillow's article Take Twelve about her many "12" projects. I have participated in 12 of 12 in some form or another since early 2008 and look forward to joining in for a fourth year.

12 photos taken on the 12th of the month through 2012. Bliss.

For a symmetry lover like myself this is a great year! Go over and find a project that suits you in the Take Twelve Project Kit: a collection of ideas to encourage you through the year. The release was yesterday! I was so honoured to be included! Be sure to join in.