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Year 2015

This year didn't feel like a big year since I'm still not where I want to be but hey! I'm getting closer! Looking back it was big. I started off stuck in bed so sick that I made a decision to get off all my meds! I got snow like 3 times! I had to say goodbye to my wonderfully kind Grandma. I miss her everyday. I helped build a swing set! I reconnected with several really awesome friends! I got to take a great trip to Colorado with my Aunt and Grandpa! I made it back to the beach! I gained another beautiful niece! I taught myself and made a website! And I started therapy with Hank and it was the best decision I've made in awhile! Not bad! And I have Jamaica to look forward to in 10 days! Woo, let's get 2016 started!
Year 2016

2016 was rough at times but good for others (as all things in life) and it sure did whizz by! I went to Jamaica (so I managed to get to the beach this year!) for my parents 20th! I turned 30 (that was one of the rougher moments). I got to see my MO family twice! I even got to see my pup, Josey. ❤️ I started volunteering at the Cleburne library, it's been good for me! Made some new friends and saw some old ones 😘 I got another niece!! I'm rich with snuggles and giggles. But most importantly, I've been supported and love by my family. I couldn't have gotten through this year without them.
Happy New Year friends.
Year 2017

I am still not where I wanted to be at the end of 2017 but I never gave up trying either (even though there were plenty of times that I wanted to). I really worked with Hank (& others) in therapy and have made progress! The started out with me losing my best friend, Mouse. I miss her every day but me and Leo have a stronger and sweeter relationship now 💗 I have been blessed to celebrate with my nieces on their special day (3, 6, 1, 2)!! I went to Disney World! My wonderful Aunt brought Grandpa for a visit! I got to enjoy the eclipse old school! I made it to Galveston! And reconnected with a good friend! I read 114 books! And I really worked on my photography creatively! 3 years of project365! Woo!
Year 2018

Another year has sped by! My family lost a few loved ones and I’ve had continuing dental issues that have been difficult. BUT I got to be with my nieces again to celebrate their birthdays 🎉 I had to say goodbye to Hank (he didn’t die) but made an instant friend in Donkey. I dyed my hair for the first time ever (thanks Shawnda)! I made it to Missouri to see my grandparents and a good friend from college! Then Patrick took me to New York City! The view from TESB was amazing! I got to celebrate my cousins wedding to a great guy (that I apparently didn’t get a pic of the 3 of us). Made to the beach again and saw friends and family ❤️ I interviewed and got a second job (anxiety be damned!) And I joined the camera club and have really been working hard to improve my photography! Happy New Year!
Year 2019

Every year I do this I think “I didn’t do anything, nothing happened this year!” HA! I continue to choose me and am not afraid to ask for help, whether from a friend, family or Donkey 🙂 i work two jobs and am very tired but books are great! I’ve read 97 books this year! I turned 33 and then 33.3333 this year! Kindness of others allow me to see my pupper from another life ❤️ I made a new friends, got to see another that is dear to me, and got to see my best friend marry!! I had to say goodbye to my car and I bought my first to replace it! Anytime spent with family is precious and once again we’ve grown! Hello, Nephew!! 💕 My sister took me to see Backstreet Boys! Be jealous! And we had a lovely sister’s night painting! I want more hiking with my Dad and more time feeding cow nose rays!! I’ve really worked on my photography this year and got some really awesome shots! The most meaningful thing I did this year was inspire my 8 yo niece to get her hair cut with me and donate it to Wigs for Kids! I’m also realizing that it’s okay to not be where I want to be as long as I’m still moving forward! I also finished my 5th year of a picture a day! That’s 1,826 photos!!
Year 2020

I could easily dwell on the negatives from this year bc there was a lot...for everyone! But I won’t other than to say “you can’t stop me” and that I lost a few great beings: Aunt Mary, you feisty little lady will be missed! As will Klaus & TiraMisu! Now, before for you-know-what happened I was lucky enough to make it to Missouri for my birthday! Spent time with family and a dear friend, Amanda! I got to see my pupper from another life and the wonderful people who bring her to see me! Thank you, Elizabeth! We took niece to see Blue the animatronic dino! Then you-know-what happened! I saw lots of my core family, a little of some of my outer family, some only via FaceTime. I still work 2 jobs but am now full time at the library! It’s crazy busy. People need their books in a pandemic. We survived massive water damage with minimal book damage 😅 Enjoyed Matthew's book talk ❤️ In august my ibs flared up the worst it ever has so I went on a super strict diet. It’s been extremely challenging the entire time but I’m eating better, cooking for myself and have lost about 30 lbs! Another dear friend is back in my life and she’s not going anywhere!Therapy is still a major asset in my life. Even had some new personal experiences that made me look even deeper! I’m always working, always. Tonight I was rewarded with SNOW ❄️ Family & friend connections and tons of snuggles from Leo have helped me get through this year. On to more (than 96) books, on to year 7 of project365 and on to better times! Happy New Year!
Year 2021

Another year, another collage. 2021 had a lot of tough moments: my sweet Grandma passed away, I had the dreaded Covid that has bestowed upon me the worst fatigue I’ve ever had, my anxiety and depression have been on a rollarcoaster all year with me finally admitting I’m completely burned out. 2021 also had so many great things! I (& Leo) got snow 2 times (one the most magical snows I’ve ever experienced & the other gave me snow days off work!). I turned 35 and it’s been the best year yet for me emotionally and mentally, so much stronger. Along with therapy, I joined an online community that has helped me learn more about myself and what/who I want in my life. I’m more confident and can actually look at myself in the mirror with love and compassion. It’s amazing what people can do for you even when never having met any of them! Liz & Mac brought Josey to see me (my fur babes are 12 this year)! I brought home a new baby, David! I got to see wild prairie dogs and a rare Luna moth! Not only did I make it to the beach but I went somewhere new and by myself…and rode a horse!! My nephew started interacting with me this year! Parents took me to my first Railroaders game but more importantly they got me my first jack & coke slushee! Made it back to the movies (though only twice). New family tradition of root beer floats. Made a new, amazing friend and saw some old, great friends! More family than last year including my grandad that I haven’t seen in far too many years! I sold a couple of my photographs and got to feed stingrays 3 times!! Can’t forget that I’ve completed 7 years of project365! I’ve got a lot of people supporting, loving and raising me up so I’m excited to see where I land in the next year. Cheers to you and yours!
#happynewyear #family #friends #love #donkey #leo #david #josey #35 #stillgoing #herestoabetteryear #goodbye2021 #hello2022
Year 2022

Wow. Just wow. This year had a lot of downs from losing my dear cousin, Chris, and my sweet pupper Josey (so grateful I was able to say goodbye) to struggling with intense loneliness. But it has also had some incredible ups!It snowed!! I quit the library and moved to the beach with Leo! I got to see one of my oldest friends and her family 💖 I got to meet one of my online friends in person and she’s just amazing 🤩 I’ve been able to connect with my friends, my family even my Grandpa! I did 2 5ks, read 85 books, combed the beach for all the sand dollars and snuggled Leo in our place. I’ve also worked really hard to get to a good place mentally and emotionally with meditation and yoga. I’ve hit some huge personal wins that I am so proud of myself for and I will be stepping back from therapy in the coming year. Thank you for everyone that has supported me or helped me in any way. None of us can do this life alone.
#grateful #bye2022 #hello2023
Year 2023

One last post to wrap up this year. I’ll try to keep it short. It was a hard year with some great personal wins and devastating losses. I got a new job, met new friends, hit 3000 days in a row in project365, started making and selling stickers. I lost a cousin, got shingles and had to say goodbye to my sweet boy, Leo. I’m still dealing with these losses months later but am excited to see what I will create next! See you there 😘
Year 2024

Can’t believe it’s time to wrap up another year. How is that even possible?! I’ve done these yearly checkins since I started project365 and this makes number 10! What a milestone! That is 3653 photos I’ve shared with you. What a ride! I set out last year to do a daily blog to show case my project through the years (glad that’s done with!) and shout out to Mom for reading each day! 💖These checkins also serve to remind me that there is good with the bad. It was a hell of a hard year for me, especially health wise, started using a cane for my worst days. I lost another cousin all too soon but believe they’re at peace. I’ve been dealing with a fractured friendship but I’ve made new friendships and have so many others to be thankful for! I survived a hurricane and created a fun sticker for it among others. It was a fun experience but that endeavor is on pause for now. Spent time with family where and when that I could. I spent this year prioritizing my health including mental. I got to have an in person session with donkey! I cut about 17 inches off and donated to Wigs for Kids. And I read about 96 books! Happy New Year, friends! Here’s hoping 2025 doesn’t kick us in the shins! 😅
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December through the years...
Never enough snow! So much family time! Games, play, laughter, love and sometimes some tears. I’m always surprised when the end of the year arrives! Time is such a funny thing.









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December 31, Day 365/366
Day 365 2015

The perks of living in a different time zone, get my last (didn't miss a day!) pic of the year with an hour to spare! Here's to a fantastic new year to everyone!
#goodbye2015 #hello2016 #happynewyear #love #peace #blessings #picoftheday #project365 #day365 #woo
I'm so proud of 2015 Carrie. She found something to help her survive and sometimes even thrive.
Day 366 2016

Getting some snuggles from my best friend. Happy New Year!!!
#caturday #kitty #cat #endoftheyear #red #green #shadesofjolly #december #picoftheday #project365 #day366 #twoyearsinarow
Day 365 2017

3 years ago I was sick in bed and decided to start Project365 with a pic of the day to give me something to look forward to. There are many days I just want to call it quits because sometimes I struggle for inspiration but I've also learned a lot about my photography! Here's to Year 4 in 2018!
#happynewyear #2018 #goodbye2017 #hello2018 #newyear #newchallenges #bringiton #threeyearsdown #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day365 #woo
Day 365 2018

Time for a new year!! See you tomorrow for the start of year five!!
#yesthechristmastreeisstillup #sparkle #glitter #time #watch #midnight #newyear #goodbye2018 #hello2019 #bokehlicious #bokeh #picoftheday #project365 #day365 #december
Day 365 2019

Yay! I have completed 5 straight years of a picture a day! I have made up my mind to not only start year 6 of pictures but to start a 10 year journal! Wish me luck!! Happy New Year peeps!!
#10yearjournal #startsomethingnew #goodbye2019 #hello2020 #newdecade #journal #theend #thebeginning #somethingnew #makeupyourmindday #december #december31 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day365 #madeitanotheryear
They didn't say it was actually ELEVEN years! ugh!
Day 366 2020

He's so lucky he doesn't have to wear a stinking mask for real. Happy New Years everyone. Meow.
#leo #kitty #cat #furbaby #play #besafe #hessolucky #2020sucks #mask #maskup #december #december31 #2020 #thatsawrap #year6complete #anotheryeardown #picoftheday #project365 #day366
Day 365 2021

The purrfect way to end the year 😻
#leo #kitty #cat #snuggles #sleepykitty #comfy #endoftheyear #yearsevencomplete #december #december31 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day365
Day 365 2022

😘
#leo #kitty #cat #furbaby #icouldcallitquits #happynewyear #december #december31 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day365 #year8
Day 365 2023

Another year down! 😅 I'm also attempting something new...because I'm crazy. I decided to start a blog on this project to celebrate going into my tenth year! If you want to joining me on the look back each day...yes, I said day...you can find me here...
#discoball #mirrors #justme #anotheryeardown #beach #sunset #goodbye2023 #december #december31 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day365 #yearninedone
Well, I had one follower...Hi, Mom! But I did it! This was intensely involved time wise but I did it!
Day 366 2024

Year 10 of project 365 done! This year was a bumpy rode with a little magic thrown in. Hopefully when the fog lifts 2025 will be a smoother ride. Cheers friends and see you on the other side! *Year long theme reveal coming tomorrow!*
#rearview #dailytheme #sunrise #fog #beach #goodbye2024 #hello2025 #10years #milestone #december #december31 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day366 #year10
For this picture, the 2025 layer was a very foggy day we had recently and then the 2024 was a sunrise. I liked using the fog for 25 because we don’t know what is to come and even though that can be scary using the sunrise for 24 is a nice reminder that it’s not all bad. 
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December 30, Day 364/365
Day 364 2015

My poor Leo isn't feeling like himself today with a possible bladder infection (hoping that's all it is)
#leo #myboy #furbaby #kitty #cat #catsofinstagram #picoftheday #project365 #day364
Day 365 2016

❤️💚 Family
#picoftheday #project365 #day365
Day 364 2017

Going places
#tracks #traintracks #empty #alone #grayskies #winter #nature #outdoors #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day364
Day 364 2018

I love sparkles
#sparkles #glitter #water #parkinglot #rain #puddle #texas #winter #wetwinter #iwantsnow #key #gold #bokehlicious #bokeh #december #picoftheday #project365 #day364
Day 364 2019

😆💕
#sister #family #silly #eyes #christmastree #branches #christmaslights #needles #fallingneedlesfamilyfestday #december #december30 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day364
Day 365 2020

He climbed on a stool for this!
#stepday #family #foggyglasses #2020problems #color #art #trees #bright #2020sucks #besafe #mask #maskup #december #december30 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day365
Day 364 2021

"There is nothing foolish about hope" A great quote from one of my favorite books by one of my favorite authors 💖
#hope #2022isalmosthere #quote #book #thehundredthousandkingdoms #nkjemisin #december #december30 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day364
Sad to see that the frames I hung up in the library have been removed. It's almost like I never worked there :/
Day 364 2022

Snip snip
#niece #haircut #donate #december #december30 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day364
Day 364 2023

Surface
#discoball #mirrors #light #color #shadow #reflection #closeup #december #december30 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day364
Day 365 2024

I don’t really care for bucket lists but it would be pretty cool if I manage to check out Croatia before this 10 year journal is completed. Where would you like to go if you had the means?
#bucketlist #dailytheme #journal #passport #dreams #december #december30 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day365
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December 29, Day 363/364
Day 363 2015

Break time!
#coloring #colors #coloringbook #crayola #crayons #mapcolors #fish #oceanwonders #art #break #picoftheday #project365 #day363
Day 364 2016

Making sugar cookies! She had fun, promise! Haha
#picoftheday #project365 #day364
Day 363 2017

A tiny little shack
#shack #shed #tiny #oldstructure #trees #winter #grayskies #outdoors #nature #cold #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day363
Day 363 2018

#nature #outdoors #sky #midday #moon #tree #treelimbs #blackandwhite #bokehinthefront #bokehlicious #bokeh #texas #winter #picoftheday #project365 #day363
Day 363 2019

Tick tock this year is almost up!!🥳
#timeforsomethingnew #clock #time #ticktock #seconds #ticktockday #december #december29 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day363
Day 364 2020

Torn between color and more color
#mom #family #peekingout #color #morecolor #love #besafe #2020sucks #mask #maskup #december #december29 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day364
Day 363 2021

We've become root beer connoisseurs here. The maple and the butter beer are my top favs!
#rootbeer #somanyflavors #bubbles #maple #butterbeer #yum #december #december29 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day363
Day 363 2022

Someone went potty so I had to quickly pull over and get it out! 😹🤦🏻♀️
#leo #kitty #cat #furbaby #whennaturecalls #december #december29 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day363
This one really makes me laugh. Nothing could get his bowels moving like a car ride...unfortunately for me and my car!! hahaha
Day 363 2023

Dizzy backsplash
#discoball #mirrors #sharp #pattern #pretty #december #december29 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day363
Day 364 2024

Today’s had me stumped for awhile. I love things that glow, sparkle, and light up so I chose a strand of lights to show the magic I choose to see.
#itemthatisanessentialme #dailytheme #lights #glow #stepintothemagic #december #december29 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day364
I thought about using an octopus or even my camera, but I also wanted to do something new and different and I know I have photographed Christmas lights before, but I wanted to make it look like I was stepping into a magical realm of color and glow.
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December 28, Day 362/363
Day 362 2015

I woke up and built a snowman! What did you do??
#snow #winter #december #love #picoftheday #project365 #day362
Day 363 2016

Photo fun
#picoftheday #project365 #day363
Day 362 2017

My sisters are better than yours! We went to see Jumanji and then they gifted me the game!
#mysistersarebetterthanyours #sisters #love #laugh #jumanji #game #sistersnight #funtimes #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day362
Day 362 2018

Final Christmas done so here is a river of bokeh 😬
#color #colors #lights #christmaslights #warmth #beauty #lightstreams #light #bokehlicious #bokeh #december #picoftheday #project365 #day362
Day 362 2019

Come play me!
#cards #cardgame #game #fun #play #uno #unoflip #nationalcardplayingday #december #december28 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day362
Day 363 2020

Just a girl on her big, blue dragon!
#niece #family #smile #play #laugh #dragon #stuffeddragon #christmas #ornament #toocute #besafe #2020sucks #mask #maskup #december #december28 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day363
Day 362 2021

Waves of comfort
#mommade #handmade #afghan #crochet #sosoft #comfy #december #december28 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day362
Day 362 2022

Fly my pretty
#bird #commonpigeon #rockdove #alldressedinwhite #beach #december #december28 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day362
Day 362 2023

Sick so this is all I can manage today. I like it.
#discoball #neon #glow #bottomoftheocean #art #create #december #december28 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day362
Day 363 2024

Momma and me 💖
#m #dailytheme #mom #me #galveston #ferry #gull #probablynottheonethatpoopedonme #december #december28 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day363
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December 27, Day 361/362
Day 361 2015

#instax #instaxmini #fun #photography #film #instant #exciting #christmastree #lights #twinkle #picoftheday #project365 #day361
Day 362 2016

#picoftheday #project365 #day362
Day 361 2017

Dreary kind of day with the horses
#grayskies #deadtrees #winter #fence #horse #outdoors #nature #cold #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day361
Day 361 2018

Good morning after a good rain
#goodmorning #morning #texas #winter #sun #sunshine #dew #water #waterdrops #dewdrops #grass #bladeofgrass #macro #upclose #nature #outdoors #bokehlicious #bokeh #december #picoftheday #project365 #day361
Day 361 2019

Tasty
#words #dictionary #onlyoption #fruitcake #cakemadeoffruit #food #nationalfruitcakeday #december #december27 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day361
Day 362 2020

My Dad, ladies and gentlemen 😘
#dad #family #funny #gottalaugh #smile #shadow #besafe #2020sucks #mask #maskup #december #december27 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day362
Day 361 2021

We help each other out. Donkey wasn’t allowed to the hay bale so I went over and grabbed a handful for him. I saw a “problem” and I solved it. Now why isn’t it that easy to solve my own problems?!
#donkey #equine #equinetherapy #therapy #friends #breakfast #hay #december #december27 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day361
Day 361 2022

I made it outside today
#palmtree #bluesky #nature #december #december27 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day361
Day 361 2023

Watching the moon from my balcony tonight
#discoball #mirrors #light #dark #moon #lookslikeasatellite #blackandwhite #art #create #december #december27 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day361
Day 362 2024

I’ve been ready for bed since I woke up this morning! Is the day over yet?
#tiredofit #dailytheme #readyforbed #sleepy #goodnight #december #december27 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day362
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December 26, Day 360/361
Day 360 2015

#leo #kitty #cat #myboy #furbaby #meow #catsofinstagram #picoftheday #project365 #day360
Day 361 2016

What did Santa bring you?
#picoftheday #project365 #day361
Day 360 2017

We took a day of rest but the decorations must come down 🙁
#christmasisover #nativityscene #holidayseason #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day360
Day 360 2018

What do you like to read when it's pouring out?
#itsrainingitspouring #rain #water #soaked #wet #raindrops #rainstorm #stormy #thunderstorm #gloomy #readingweather #weather #book #read #library #cleburnepubliclibrary #bokehlicious #bokeh #december #picoftheday #project365 #day360
Day 360 2019

But I don't wanna get up and do things!!
#exhausted #tired #sleepy #dontwanna #justletmesleep #buywhy #ugh #cryface #nationalwhinersday #december #december26 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day360 #only5daysleft
Day 361 2020

She's out of this world
#sister #family #outofthisworld #pink #blue #galaxy #flames #neon #color #besafe #2020sucks #mask #maskup #december #december26 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day361
Day 360 2021

Awash with nieces on this 3rd day of Christmas 🎄
#nieces #family #auntlife #love #smile #merrychristmas #december #december26 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day360
Day 360 2022

Black crowned night heron out back today
#tree #bird #bayou #nature #blackcrownednightheron #december #december26 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day360
I love the colors on this one so much
Day 360 2023

Disco spiral
#discoball #mirrors #spiral #color #create #art #imagine #december #december26 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day360
Day 361 2024

The mood today is glowing. We’ve been under a tornado watch all day so I stopped by the beach on the way home to catch the waves and clouds. This was the one bright spot in the whole sky. Glowing.
#mood #dailytheme #beach #outdoors #nature #december #december26 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day361
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December 25, Day 359/360
Day 359 2015

I had such a blessed Christmas! Full of family and love!
#merrychristmas #blessed #smile #me #love #thankyou #picoftheday #project365 #day359
Day 360 2016

Merry Christmas!
#picoftheday #project365 #day360
Day 359 2017

Merry Christmas!
#christmas #merrychristmas #christmaslights #lights #winter #dusk #outdoors #holiday #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day359
Day 359 2018

Merry Christmas!!
#merrychristmas #christmasishere #christmastree #christmaslights #christmasornaments #tree #lights #ornament #warmth #snowman #bokehlicious #tistheseason #bokeh #picoftheday #project365 #day359
Day 359 2019

I'm just now getting a moment to do this! I hope everyone had a beautiful and blessed Christmas! Meow!
#leo #kitty #cat #meow #filtersarefun #catsofinstagram #meowychristmas #love #smile #christmas #december25 #december #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day359
Day 360 2020

He couldn't escape me! Merry Christmas!
#family #noescape #almostmadeitoutthedoor #wreath #blue #yellow #color #blackandwhite #christmas #merrychristmas #besafe #2020sucks #mask #maskup #december #december25 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day360
Day 359 2021

Second day of Christmas was a success. Leo's new water bowl made a splash! Also, more games with the family.
#merrychristmas #meowychristmas #leo #kitty #cat #helovesthefaucet #furbaby #tongue #december #december25 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day359
This was one of the best holidays that we had together. I was completely overjoyed to watch him play & use his fountain.
Day 359 2022

💖
#leo #kitty #cat #furbaby #christmas #toy #play #thanksvicky #december #december25 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day359
In his last few years, Leo became obsessed with chewy/eating plastic. It became so ridiculous that There could not be any plastic, anywhere in the apartment. This toy came with some tinsel to attach instead of a feather and before I could even blink Leo pounced on it and tore a piece from the bundle!! Ridiculous!!!!
Day 359 2023

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas 💖
#discoball #mirrors #reflection #stocking #merrychristmas #familyandfriends #love #december #picoftheday #project365 #day359
Day 360 2024

My perfect little tree. 🌲 Merry Christmas, Friends!
#christmastree #dailytheme #merrychristmas #december #december25 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day360
I opened a couple gifts that belong on the tree so I traded out the photos! Thank you friends!
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December 24, Day 358/359
Day 358 2015

Watching The Muppet Christmas Carol with my family!
#christmas #movie #muppets #muppetchristmascarol #merrychristmaseve #family #love #picoftheday #project365 #day358
Day 359 2016

Mmmmmmmerry Christmas Eve
#picoftheday #project365 #day359
Day 358 2017

Merry Christmas Eve festivities
#merrychristmaseve #christmaseve #festivities #christmastree #lights #family #fun #muppetchristmascarol #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #picoftheday #project365 #day358
Day 358 2018

Merry Christmas Eve!! 🥰
#christmaseve #merrychristmaseve #merry #merryandbright #colors #bright #tistheseason #christmasiscoming #lights #christmaslights #macro #upclose #bokehlicious #bokeh #picoftheday #project365 #day358
Day 358 2019

Cheers, friends! Merry Christmas Eve!
#merrychristmaseve #eggnog #cheers #wreath #christmaswreath #lights #twofer #nationaleggnogday #christmaseve #december #december24 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day358
Day 359 2020

Had a lovely Christmas Eve with a very small amount of family. Stay safe and don't do more than you're comfortable with! 💚❤️
#family #stepmom #color #smile #splash #christmaseve #besafe #merrychristmaseve #2020sucks #oneweekleft #mask #maskup #december #december24 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day359
Day 358 2021

First day of Christmas done ❤️💚
#family #christmaseve #cookies #games #together #smile #december #december24 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day358
Day 358 2022

Finally hungry, a Christmas miracle.
#happychristmaseve #food #yayimhungry #sandwich #christmasevedinner #december #december24 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day358
Day 358 2023

'Twas the night before Christmas...
#discoball #mirrors #reflection #sugarcookies #sprinkles #icing #yum #december #december24 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day358
Day 359 2024

Can’t go wrong with chocolate, butterscotch and chow mein noodles! 🤤
#minimal #dailytheme #3ingredients #christmascookies #yum #december #december24 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day359
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December 23, Day 357/358
Day 357 2015

#flora #flowers #lights #bokeh #christmas #picoftheday #project365 #day357
Day 358 2016

Memories
#picoftheday #project365 #day358
Day 357 2017

Sunsets are the best!!!
#texas #winter #sunset #sky #clouds #color #beauty #merrychristmaseveeve #barbedwire #fence #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day357
Day 357 2018

Happy birthday to the mohawk penguin in my life 😘❤️
#glasspenguins #penguins #figurines #mohawk #christmasdecor #christmaslights #lights #warmth #smile #happybirthday #bokehlicious #bokeh #tistheseason #december #picoftheday #project365 #day357
Day 357 2019

Our roots run deep
(Mom's art but I added the tree with her blessing)
#names #family #roots #treeoflife #love #blessings #grateful #generations #nationalrootsday #december #december23 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day357
Day 358 2020

This year has been the mother of all glitches. Please have a safe and happy holiday ❤️
#justme #glitch #santajaws #punny #besafe #merrychristmaseveeve #ihatethesemasks #2020sucks #oneweekleft #mask #maskup #december #december23 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day358 #week52
Day 357 2021

Santa Paws got his days mixed up. Silly kitty.
#kitty #cat #bruce #santapaws #blackandwhite #december #december23 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day357
Day 357 2022

I haven't wanted to do anything since Tuesday and it has been a struggle to even care about posting but I can't ruin what will be an 8 year streak now so here is Leo once again. At least he's cute!
#leo #kitty #cat #furbaby #snugglebuddy #socute #december #december23 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day357
Day 357 2023

Tidal wave
#discoball #mirrors #reflection #light #wave #art #create #december #december23 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day357
Day 358 2024

Almost time! Are you on the naughty list or the good list?
#santa #dailytheme #christmaseveeve #christmastime #december #december23 #picoftheday #project365 #day358
I fell in love with this box set at a family gift exchange. My brother in law won them for me and I’m still obsessing over them all these years later!
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December 22, Day 356/357
Day 356 2015

Me & Hank after a good day!
#hankthehorse #hank #horse #equinetherapy #growth #building #picoftheday #project365 #day356
I've been wishing my confidence was higher lately and I remember to build that confidence I would put Hank on a lead and try to lead him to where I wanted to go. More often than not I struggled with my indecision and he felt that.
Day 357 2016

Momma's beautiful Christmas spools
#spools #handmade #christmas #red #green #shadesofjolly #december #picoftheday #project365 #day357
Day 356 2017

Second round of mini banana muffins in fun swirly colors!
#bananabread #muffins #bake #yummy #grandmasrecipe #checkered #circle #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day356
Day 356 2018

Single Parents for a good laugh!
#desperateforashottonight #theycantallbeamazing #thisshowishilarious #singleparents #tv #laugh #funny #pictureofapicture #tinybokehinthebackground #bokehlicious #bokeh #december #picoftheday #project365 #day356
Day 356 2019

Happy Saturnalia!
#celebrate #sparkle #beauty #love #share #glitter #holiday #greenandgold #green #gold #tree #christmastree #beadedtree #saturnalia #bemerry #december #december22 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day356
Day 357 2020

It's the fun of the game
#carving #woodencarving #game #gamepieces #tictactoe #solitaire #shadow #blanket #texture #object #oneobject #december #december22 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day357
Day 356 2021

The perfect gift from my secret Santa
#justkeepswimming #mantra #cuff #bracelet #gift #itschristmastime #december #december22 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day356
Day 356 2022

Perfect filter for this girl. I made my eyes extra pathetic looking!
#me #sick #yaygerms #winter #christmastime #december #december22 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day356
This is what I get doing a 5k with all those people 😜
Day 356 2023

Feeling festive
#discoball #mirrors #light #reflection #plaid #festive #christmastime #party #friends #december #december22 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day356
Day 357 2024

Someone is trying to smoosh my bubbles!
#bubbles #dailytheme #beach #seafoam #foot #dontdoit #december #december22 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day357
Took the parents to hunt for anemones at the beach. Only saw a couple and they were difficult to reach but we still had fun!
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December 21, Day 355/356
Day 355 2015

Niece helped me with my pic of the day
#niece #magnets #diamond #jewel #play #eyes #picoftheday #project365 #day355
Day 356 2016

#stockings #quilted #red #green #shadesofjolly #december #picoftheday #project365 #day356
Day 355 2017

A 5ft tall light bright! We made cats! So fun!
#lightbright #sofun #lights #play #theadultshadmorefun #cats #ftworth #ftworthmuseumofscienceandhistory #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day355
Day 355 2018

Cozy
#cozy #winter #firstdayofwinter #book #read #pages #magic #warmth #love #nikon #shallowdepthoffield #lights #glitter #sparkle #bokehlicious #bokeh #december #picoftheday #project365 #day355
Day 355 2019

Lighting it up on the shortest day of the year ✌🏻
#itsdarkoutside #notreallycold #doesntfeellikewinter #prayingforsnow #dark #night #lightitup #flashlight #bright #colors #whirlygig #andrewcarsonsculpture #twofer #wintersolstice #nationalflashlightday #december21 #december #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day355 #onlytendaysleft
Day 356 2020

It's game o'clock
#gameon #gameoclock #notquiteasundial #shadows #blackandwhite #carving #woodencarving #game #gamepieces #blanket #texture #object #oneobject #december #december21 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day356
Day 355 2021

Snug as a ladybug 🐞
#nature #flora #fauna #ladybug #december #december21 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day355
Day 355 2022

Leo trying to snuggle me better
#leo #kitty #cat #furbaby #stretchedout #december #december21 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day355
Day 355 2023

Icy cool
#discoball #mirrors #refraction #glass #light #play #december #december21 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day355
Day 356 2024

I have a few favorite movies but keeping with the season and it’s still hard to choose just one!
#favoritemovie #dailytheme #favchristmasmovies #muppetchristmascarol #whitechristmas #winterishere #december #december21 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day356
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December 20, Day 354/355
Day 354 2015

Christmas party at my Dad and step mom's!
#christmas #christmasparty #2015 #december #notwinter #stillfall #family #love #merry #smile #picoftheday #project365 #day354
Day 355 2016

Mmmmmmmmmmmmuffins
#picoftheday #project365 #day355
And here is the other tasty treat I should've thought more carefully about before making. hahaha
Day 354 2017

Niece in a snow globe!
#niece #cleburnepubliclibrary #library #snowglobe #snowballfight #fun #smile #laugh #joy #thatchristmasfeeling #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day354
Day 354 2018

Such a blustery last day of fall! 🧡
#texas #fall #lastdayoffall #street #concrete #leaves #leaf #macro #shallowdepthoffield #nikon #windy #outdoors #sunny #sunshine #blustery #bokehlicious #bokeh #december #picoftheday #project365 #day354
Day 354 2019

I don't wear sweaters so this is my equivalent of an ugly Christmas sweater!
#roar #trex #shortarms #nofun #cantreach #haha #merrychristmas #nationaluglychristmassweaterday #december #december20 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day354
Day 355 2020

You lose
#carving #woodencarving #itsabox #game #gamepieces #tictactoe #blanket #texture #object #oneobject #december #december20 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day355
Day 354 2021

Breaking free
#frozenflower #petals #light #bright #flower #melting #airbubbles #december #december20 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day354
Day 354 2022

I really dig these flowers at any phase
#birdofparadise #bloom #color #nature #flower #green #sunshine #december #december20 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day354
Day 354 2023

From above
#discoball #mirrors #light #create #art #december #december20 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day354
Day 355 2024

Tried a caramel apple butter hot chocolate 🤤
#golden #dailytheme #caramel #applebutter #hotchocolate #december #december20 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day355
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December 19, Day 353/354
Day 353 2015

Hope the Force can keep me awake!
#starwars #forceawakens #starwarsforceawakens #3d #movie #friends #fun #picoftheday #project365 #day353
Day 354 2016

Merry Grinchmas! Fun time at the Library tonight!
#picoftheday #project365 #day354
Day 353 2017

Niece made a gingerbreadhouse #christmas #frosting #create #imagine #sweets #holidays #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day353
Day 353 2018

Mom made stockings for us and mine was inspired by a spool she gave me last year ❤️❤️❤️
#handmade #gifts #create #art #beads #beadedspools #sequins #glitter #sparkle #stocking #colors #tistheseason #christmasiscoming #bokehlicious #bokeh #december #picoftheday #project365 #day353
Day 353 2019

Who loves a good butterscotch 🙋🏻♀️
#candy #butterscotch #sweet #yum #yellow #tasty #hardcandy #purple #candydish #nationalhardcandyday #december #december19 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day353
Day 354 2020

The other side
#woodencarving #carving #itsabox #game #tictactoe #solitaire #blanket #texture #object #oneobject #justtryingtogetthroughthisyear #december #december19 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day354
Day 353 2021

This is an "It’s okay to not be okay" post.
Feeling defeated (today).
Feeling weak (today).
Feeling like I’m not good enough (today).
I work hard every day and today it doesn’t feel like enough.
I’ve tried the medications to help and they make things worse.
I’m in therapy and group classes. Constantly growing. And yet…I feel as if I’m failing myself (today).
I’m fatigued down to my soul. Burnout is real.
#wilted #defeat #burnout #anxietygotmedown #rose #flower #blackandwhite #grayscale #december #december19 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day353
I wish I could say I felt different right now but I can't. I just try to focus that it's not always going to be like this.
Day 353 2022

My sweet little snuggle bug.
#leo #kitty #cat #snugglebug #furbaby #love #december #december19 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day353
🥹
Day 353 2023

Gateway within
#discoball #mirrors #mirrored #reflection #clouds #gateway #art #december #december19 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day353
Day 354 2024

The fog was so thick it clung to the screen door looking like tears.
#myinitials #dailytheme #c #mybackdoor #morning #december #decemer19 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day354
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December 18, Day 352/353
Day 352 2015

Petting Hank and watching Phyllis
#horse #animals #love #sweet #warmth #outdoors #framed #picoftheday #project365 #day352
Going through this loss of a friend right now has me wishing I could be back there with my fourlegged helpers. It's been hard.
Day 353 2016

#poinsettia #flora #christmas #red #green #shadesofjolly #december #picoftheday #project365 #day353
Day 352 2017

Mom is beading a village
#beads #trees #village #craft #art #talent #create #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day352
Day 352 2018

❤️❤️❤️
#night #afterdark #dandelion #macro #upclose #waterdrops #dew #christmaslights #lights #color #flower #texas #tistheseason #wishes #christmasiscoming #bokehlicious #bokeh #december #picoftheday #project365 #day352
Day 352 2019

Cheers to all the twinkies in my life 💕
#cheers #twinkies #twins #samesies #stuffedanimals #fun #animals #pink #nationaltwinday #december #december18 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day352
Day 353 2020

Wanna play?
#carving #woodencarving #itsabox #box #game #gamepieces #tictactoe #solitaire #blanket #texture #blackandwhite #object #oneobject #december #december18 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day353
Day 352 2021

Agave 😻
#kitty #cat #meow #dramatic #blackandwhite #december #december18 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day352
Day 352 2022

Santa Hustle on the beach with the parents
#galveston #5k #santahustle #galvez #finishers #seawall #windy #december #december18 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day352
Day 352 2023

Makes me feel tiny somehow
#discoball #mirrors #reflection #sunset #beach #ocean #color #december #december18 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day352
Day 353 2024

I’ve spent way too much time on this tonight and this is all I have to show for it. I’m going to bed!
#christmaslights #dailytheme #december #december18 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 day 353
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December 17, Day 351/352
Day 351 2015

In love
#beautiful #niece #love #thisgirl #smile #nap #baby #blueeyes #snuggle #picoftheday #project365 #day351
Day 352 2016

First of several family holiday get togethers!
#family #christmastime #holidayparty #decorations #red #green #shadesofjolly #december #picoftheday #project365 #day352
I used to look forward to these get togethers but unfortunately not so much anymore. Maybe I will again in the future.
Day 351 2017

Local park with a tree at the center of a maze
#park #tree #maze #fall #sky #clouds #outdoors #nature #glassorb #throughthelookingglass #theupsidedown #december #picoftheday #project365 #day351
Day 351 2018

All aboard!
#modeltrains #train #upclose #christmasvillage #village #glow #warmth #engine #trainengine #cleburnepubliclibrary #christmasiscoming #tistheseason #bokeh #december #picoftheday #project365 #day351
Day 351 2019

Merry maple 🍁
#yum #lights #amber #christmaslights #glass #leaf #mapleleaf #bokeh #maplesyrup #nationalmaplesyrupday #december #december17 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day351
Day 352 2020

More than meets the eye
#carving #woodencarving #itsabox #box #gamepieces #texture #blanket #object #oneobject #december #december17 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day352
Oh no, now I remember, this is a week theme...
Day 351 2021

Up against a wall
#growth #weed #leaves #bright #wall #textures #december #december17 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day351
Day 351 2022

Looks like a snowflake
#chandelier #lookslikeasnowflake #pretty #lights #sparkle #christmastime #thehotelgalvez #december #december17 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day351
Day 351 2023

Whirly bird
#discoball #mirrors #reflection #birds #color #pretty #spiral #december #december17 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day351
Day 352 2024

Just something to snack on before lunch arrived 🤣
#masked #dailytheme #dad #lunch #pretzel #greatvisit #december #december17 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day352
Went out to lunch before Dad headed home and he ordered this to snack on before the food arrived and needless to say we were both shocked at the size! Haha
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