Though I've been keeping to taking a photo every day for my 365 project, I think I'm a tad overdue for a post! I'm now into week two, and this project has definitely been keeping me on my toes. I have lots of different things that I'd like to try. I did a bit of self-portrait work last week, and I definitely want to do more of that this week. Hopefully I'll get at least one in. While I have themes that I would like to explore, I also want to make sure that I take advantage of a situation that is unique to that day. For example, we had some snow last week. Since winter weather in Toronto of the last few years has been such that snow is as elusive as the Yeti, I wanted to make sure that I captured a snowfall image that day, rather than say, a shot of my family having dinner, since I can do that pretty much any time. I also want to try to get some really cool and creative shots, without being too cliché about it. Definitely a difficult feat.

I've found that on some days, I have my photo-a-day pic first thing in the morning. Then on other days, I realize that it's 10pm and I have nothing, so I'd better get my butt in gear. Or I have my photo all done, but realize at 11:30pm that I haven't edited and posted the pic. I have to admit that sometimes I end up posting my pic past midnight, but in the very least, I can assure you that I have taken the picture on the stated date. And though it IS tempting to cheat and grab a pic from another day, I have been faithful to the project and have not done that.

And now, the moment you've been waiting for: week 2 photos!

I have a pic of my daughter putting on lip balm from last week, but I just had to post yet another lip balm picture. She was very adamant about posing for me. Hence the image title!

This pic was taken a week ago Saturday. We were over at my parents' for lunch. Try as I might, I CANNOT for the life of me get a candid of my mom (okay, I did manage once). She has camera-dar. As soon as she snifs a camera, she poses. Posing aside, I do like how this image turned out. My daughter really loves my mom. :) Also notice the bridal dress that she's wearing. Not my doing. I don't know how toy companies come up with this crap. Honestly...

I took this on a Sunday morning before my daily run. I had the camera set on a tripod and my 10-second timer while putting my shoes on. Weekday runs usually take place at 6:40am, right before the rush to get out the door for school and all that fun stuff. Definitely an easier shot to do on a weekend, when there is no rush.

Here's another self-portrait. Again, it was a tripod with 10-second timer. It took a few tries to get the composition just right. Don't I look productive here?

I took this after a Tuesday morning run. When I left for my run, there were teeny flurries in the air. By the time I got home, the street was covered in snow. After catching my breath, I opened my front door to catch this image. I love the stillness of the scene. Especially since it was still dark at that time.

This image was a bit of a pleasant surprise. I was wanting to capture something at dinnertime, but didn't know what. Then my daughter hurt herself, and went to get an ice pack from the freezer. I happened to have my camera  on me, and *snap*. There is something so magical about this scene!

The Thursday photo is a typical scene at my house: my daughter and husband doing crafts together. My daughter always has a project on the go.

This is another typical scene at my house. My husband and I love playing backgammon, and my daughter loves pulling out our backgammon boards and making an elaborate game of it.

The Saturday photo is of my daughter having a playdate with one of her good friends. My daughter was upset that her friend wouldn't put on a princess dress, but all was well after they started playing Barbies.

And that's it for now. Can't wait to share the photos with you again next week! To see what I've done so far, check out my initial post about my 365 project, and the album with all photos posted so far. And of course, you can follow the daily photo posts on my Facebook page.