#64 - 365 day project started!!

#64 on my 101 things to do in 1000 days

Ah the 365 day project.

The challenge: take one photo everyday to try and improve your photo skills. I have my Canon 50D which is the reason i want to do this project. To get to know the in's and out's of it.

This is also a great way to remember what you did each day.

I tried this project a few years ago and only made it 2 months. I feel by putting it out there, (to the internet) it will make me more accountable and i will actually finish a full year.

Wish me luck!!

Day 1 - Wednesday, December 1, 2010

I gave myself the start day and what happens? I don't remember till 10:30pm that i need to take my first picture. I had just got home from getting my shots for our upcoming trip. Two in each arm!!

Day 2 - Thursday, December 2, 2010

My brother turns 11th birthday!!

Day 3 - Friday, December 3, 2010

Preparations for a baby shower i attended and made a cake for. These are the little booties i made for the cake topper. A total of 5 hours went into these bad boys! They turned out great though!!

Day 4 - Saturday, December 4, 2010

A day to be remembered! My first (and definitely not my last!) eggnog milkshake from McDonalds! These haven't been around for probably 8 years and i've been talking non-stop about wanting another one for probably...8 years :)

Day 5 - Sunday, December 5, 2010

My brothers birthday party for his friends.

He asked me to do a soccer ball cake, and here it is! It was super fun to make, and super delicious to eat.

Day 6 - Monday, December 6, 2010

"It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!"

#33 - Go Kayaking with my husband

#33 - Go Kayaking with my husband - 101 things to do in 1001 days

My husband and I spent our one year wedding anniversary at the beautiful Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet. We took a 30 minute drive to Tofino to check out the town and decided last minute to go sea kayaking.

Unfortunately, it was pouring rain when we started getting our gear on to head out, so i opted to leave my camera behind. Of coarse, as soon as we got on the water, the sun came out.

There was 4 couples (including us) in our group, and 3 out of the 4 couples rode in a tandem kayak. The other couple took single kayaks. Overall, i enjoyed our trip but have a few tips.

1. If its your first time kayaking and you having someone you can pair with to take a tandem kayak, do it! The couple that decided to take separate kayaks tipped over 3 times. Two of the times in a rougher area of the sea, and he had a hard time getting back into his kayak.

2. If you get sea sick easily, take something for it before hand. I was fine most of the trip, but for the 30 minute we had to sit in the water waiting for the guy to get back into his kayak, i got super nauseous.

And because i think blog posts are much better with pictures, here is another jumping picture of me on Long Beach in Tofino :)

Update #101 things to do - #30 & #72 complete!!

Finally, after about 6 or 7 years of wanting and trying to get away for a weekend trip to Kelowna, I made it! Which lets me mark off #72 - Go to Kelowna on my 101 things to do in 1001 days.

My husband, myself and 3 other couples shared a beautiful cabin for the weekend. It rained off and on, but made for some beautiful pictures :)

Rain falling onto parts of the Okanagan Lake

Followed by a double rainbow :)

Kelowna has some of the best winery's in the world! So of coarse we decided to take a trip to the amazing Mission Hills Winery (which crossed off #30 on my list - Visit a winery)

The gorgeous grounds of Mission Hill Winery

A beautiful chandelier inside the wine tasting room

Do you think i'm happy to be there?

Another baby on the way!

My Uncle and Aunt are expecting a baby boy within the next month and i was excited to photograph my Aunt's beautiful baby belly with the rest of the family.
This will be baby #4 coming into our family in the year 2010!

Enjoy :)

These first two photos melt my heart!

Baby Kane 6 days old :)

So cute with his faux hawk
The 2 Jimmie boys :)

Baby Kane finally arrived!! To see him in his mom's tummy, click here

Kane's cousin Cohen also joined us for a few photos. Enjoy :)

101 things to do in 1001 days

After reading Jennifer Rodriguez-Cruz Blog about her own 101 things to do in 1001 days, I was inspired to do my own list.

I love goals and lists, I make lists for everything. I have post-it notes in my daily planner, on my computer, in my car, everywhere! It makes me feel more organized and I feel more accomplished when I get to physically cross something off my list :)

What exactly is this about? Read here to find out more.

So here is it! My list :)

Start Date: August 1, 2010

End Date: April 28, 2013

Wish me luck!!

1	get wedding photos printed
2	make a roast dinner
3	Have 15 different flavors of cupcakes available for sale
4	Take a card making class
5	climb macchu picchu
6	make baked goods for people for xmas
7	start a food digester
8	Have a happy, healthy baby
9	get a tattoo
10	learn how to sew a suit
11	get an outdoor clothing line
12	understand at least every other word of Punjabi
13	catch up on making albums
14	make $1000 in 6 months selling cakes/cupcakes
15	knit a scarf
16	go running once a week for 3 months
17	go to Oregon coast
18	make a wreath for my front door (Christmas time)
19	learn to make egg subji
20	photograph a wedding
21	get packaging for photography business
22	get packaging for cakes and cupcakes
23	pay it forward once a month
24	have 2 themed dinner parties
25	travel around Europe and Africa
26	take my brothers camping
27	see a taping of Saturday Night Live (or host an episode)
28	see Mary Poppins the musical (for the 2nd time)
29	get an apron for making cakes - received 2 as Christmas gifts
30	visit a winery - Done August 2010
31	get my blogs the way I want them to look
32	bike the entire sea wall
33	go kayaking with my husband
34	make cake pops
35	plant flowers for front entry way
36	Make cupcake art
37	play golf with husband and listen to his tips
38	marry my husband again and write vows
39	milk a cow
40	go hang gliding
41	take a dance lesson
42	swim with dolphins
43	be a vegetarian for a week (7 days)
44	read 1 book ever 2 months
45	Don't watch TV for one week straight
46	go snowboarding (haven't been in 5 years)
47	drink 8 glasses of water a day for 21 days
48	Run 10 km race
49	watch sex and the city from beginning to end + 2 movies
50	go to an outdoor concert
51	make 1 new recipe a week for 2 months
52	Private
53	buy a broach and wear it
54	use Nintendo wii for 1 month for at least 15 min a day
55	learn how to put on make up
56	shadow a cake decorator for a day or two
57	shadow a photographer for a day or two
58	buy an entire outfit from a thrift store
59	Make soup in a bread bowl from scratch
60	make chai tea the way I like it
61	make basket for my bike
62	get a cool camera strap
63	buy something old and make it new
64	Do the flickr 365 day challenge
65	get TV in our bedroom
66	take a photo class to improve my skills
67	finish decorating our bedroom
68	pay off debt (other than mortgage)
69	attend 10 yoga classes in one month
70	get business cards for both photography & cake business
71	take little brothers on weekend get away
72	go to Kelowna
73	go surfing
74	Bring/send flowers to a friend for no reason
75	ride a camel
76	visit the grand canyon
77	volunteer for an event
78	bike from my house to Harrison (one way) Apx 34 km
79	go jet skiing
80	get a dog
81	take another cake decorating class to improve my skills
82	Visit my aunt and cousins in the states
83	ride a parade float
84	go zorbing
85	take a pottery class
86	get a make over
87	use re-usable bags for 6 months straight - Started Aug 8, 2010
88	play 3 games Jimmy Fallon has come up with
89	get a palm reading
90	play polo
91	visit a bee farm
92	buy a 50's inspired dress
93	go Christmas caroling
94	Have lunch or dinner with a friend I haven't seenin a while
95	write a letter to your future self
96	go to the movies by myself
97	learn to crip walk
98	do 3 puzzles (at least 500 pieces or more)
99	do the grouse grind
100	learn Calligraphy
101	go on a last minute trip with my husband

Baby K is on the way!!

This is my uncle and aunt's first child and I'm super excited to meet baby K! He will be a great addition to our rapidly growing family. We hope to meet him very soon! (Hopefully only one more week to wait)

Michael visits us at Relay for Life

This past friday while I was attending Chilliwack Relay for Life, one of our team member's super adorable nephew came to visit and I couldn't help but snap a few photos. :)

Congratulations Grad 2010!!

A few sneak peaks of Conor's Grad day! Enjoy :)

Mothers Day

I was so excited when Melissa asked me to take photos of her, her mom and sister as a mother’s day gift for her mom. I have known Melissa and her family for about 16 years now so it was a lot of fun shooting them. Here are a few of my favorite photos..