Mama Earth Project~A Photo A Day In March {Wind}

Day 31: Wind

This was taken over last summer during one of our visits to Maine. You can see the wind blowing through Amare's hair. Wonderful summer day!

Mama Earth Project~A Photo A Day In March {Family + Wood}

Day 29: Family

This a wonderful family photo taken by the very talented Mr. Matthew Lambert about 15 months ago. Yah,  a bit of a throwback, but how fitting it is in the "family" frame for this "family" photo prompt?

Day 30: Wood

As Amar'e gets older we are replacing her (plastic) toys she in no longer interested in with thrifted or wonderfully gifted wood toys. We couldn't be more lucky to have received such support in this area. Whenever family gives her a gift is it aways something wooden and wonderful. One of her gift she got for Christmas was a wooden kitchen. All around awesome!! We couldn't be more thankful!

Mama Earth Project~A Photo A Day In March {Land}

Day 28: Land

I know it doesn't look like much, but this little piece of land will be our garden when the weather allows. We tried to garden last year for the first time, and lets just say we learned a lot of what not to do. This year we plan to give this garden a lot of time and attention, which will be possible due to different schedules we have this year vs. last year. It would be nice to be able to use our own home grown vegetables in our homemade meals. Last year we made a huge mistake and didn't consider the shading of the trees surrounding the land. Most of the garden was covered in shadow from these trees. I am hoping this year we can plan around this, and place the garden in a optimum location for great sunlight. We plan on watering the garden using only rain water we catch in a homemade rain barrel or two. It is amazing how much rain you can collect in those things! That black box you see out there is our compost bin.  I just can't wait to start throwing kitchen scraps in it again.

I am open to any gardening tips if anyone has them! We can use all the help/advice we can get!

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Mama Earth Project~A Photo A Day In March {Rest}

Day 27: Rest

After an afternoon of baking lots of cookies, having tea parties, and making soup, this is what happens. 

Mama Earth Project~A Photo A Day In March {Stone}

Day 26: Stone

I got this little bottle of {Magic} Stones from a craft fair we attended in December. I didn't really have much of a purpose for them other than to be decoration I guess. I don't know what drew me to them. Probably the brightly colored stones and the adorable glass bottle. Luckily they were only $2! Win-win.

A Birthday Party.

This weekend (March 23rd) Amar'e turned two. It's hard to believe that the little tiny baby, I once held in my arms, in now two years old. It it bittersweet watching her grow up. It's hard to see your baby get older, but it a joy to see them grow. My latest read is Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children and this book is helping me be a more mindful parent. It touches on such things as dwelling on your children growing, and how it should be celebrated and not mourned. This also helps with dealing with Damien, who has grown up so fast, right before my eyes. I've come to realize that being a mother is all I've ever really known. It has become my identity in some sort of way. I was a mother before I was an adult. I was a mother before I was an employee. I was a mother before I could drive a car. I was a mother before I was me. I don't know how it feels to not be a mother. I've never really gave it thought as to whether I wanted to be a mother when I was younger, like some young girls know that they want to be a mother and have have a family. For me I never thought about it, so I guess being a mother chose me. I'm glad it did...

*Sorry about some out of focus pictures. I was in a hurry when taking a few of them knowing that the moment could be over in seconds. *


Now, for some more fun, I asked Amar'e 20 questions on her birthday. (Elisabeth Stone gave me the idea):

1. What is your favorite color? Blue
2. What is your favorite toy? Baby
3. What is your favorite fruit? Apple
4. What is your favorite tv show? Dor (Dora)
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Soup
6. What is your favorite outfit? Blue Shoes
7. What is your favorite game? Yup
8. What is your favorite snack? Cookie
9. What is your favorite animal? Baby puppy
10. What is your favorite song? La la la (Itsy Bitsy Spider)
11. What is your favorite book? Up
12. Who is your best friend? Baby
13. What is your favorite cereal? O's
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Jump
15. What is your favorite drink? Apple Juice
16. What is your favorite holiday? Birthday
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Buba (Breast milk)
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Soup
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Soup 
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? Big

Mama Earth Project~A Photo A Day In March {Earth}

Day 25: Earth

This is not to be confused with bird's eye. This is what the earth looks likes all around us. The snow is slowly melting away to reveal the beauty that lies underneath. This theme is also extremely fitting for my actions today. As I was cruising some of my favorite vegan blogs, I found a resource page on one of them of great books, movies, and other vegan blogs. The film at the top of the movie list was Earthlings. I've heard of this film, but have not checked it out yet. Feeling I've seen enough to never consume animals again, I didn't have the desire to watch it. But, something inside of me told me I needed to see it. Knowing that I might react in the same manner as I did when I saw a few other shorter films about the subject (which was a bit of a breakdown), I was really hesitant despite that little voice urging me on. Finally, palms sweating, heart racing, I hit the play button. I can honestly say I am forever changed. Much more moved, aware, heart broken, and shocked. I knew it was bad, but seeing it in this unbiased manner made it even more real. I truly believe that if someone chooses to consume animals, they should be fully informed on what that entails. I encourage you to do your own research on where your food/clothing/entertainment is coming from. Yes, it is a personal choice, but when that choice impacts the Earth that we all share, then it become a little more personal. These are not isolated cases, this is real life of all animals across the globe, everywhere, all the time.  As far as we know there is only one Earth. One sacred place where life flourishes for living beings, and yet humans choose to make this hell on earth for some. Why?

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Mama Earth Project~A Photo A Day In March {Feather + Jump}

Day 23: Feather

Chasing the birds on the beach in Florida. These pictures make me miss Florida in the worst way!


Day 24: Jump

This is from early in the regular basketball season. That is Damien in the green jumping for the ball.