Another week, another Project 365 entry. This week was blissfully less busy than the last one, so that was exciting! Sometimes the weeks where I have less going on end up being my favorite for this photo challenge. Even at Week 17, I still struggle to find something to photograph each day. When I’m having a routine, mundane day I tend to start freaking out around 5pm because I haven’t yet taken my daily photo. So, I’ll put my camera on and decide, “Oh well, I guess I just have to take a picture even if it sucks.” What I end up getting is totally random photos of our every day lives. For example, at some point this week I was stuck without a photo as the sunlight was fading so I took a photo of my son and husband checking the pool chemicals. That’s real life y’all. Well, that series of photos is probably my favorite from the whole week. It’s not shiny or fun– no one is wearing nice clothes…or even shoes. We are just being us, going about the everyday simple tasks that make up the bulk of our existence. If I wasn’t doing this Project 365, there is no way I would have felt compelled to take a photo of my son helping his Daddy with pool maintenance. But, I know that even though this is a part of our daily lives right now, I will forget how tiny Holden’s hands looked and how pleased he was with himself for helping Daddy every week with the pool. Now I have actual, physical evidence to take me back to that moment, and it is a beautiful thing.
Ft Worth Newborn Photographer | Project 365 | Week 17
111/366: My first attempt at shrimp etouffee. I was getting tired of the grilled chicken merry go round, so thought I’d try something different. Food photography is most assuredly NOT my forte, but I did spend 45 minutes making this concoction so it wasn’t getting away without a photo.
112/366: Paw Patrol forever. This little boy LOVES dogs (could you tell from his t-shirt and the movie in his hands??). Right now we are going through a serious Paw Patrol phase.
113/366: Had parent/teacher conference at my son’s preschool this morning. He got a glowing report and graduated to transitional kindergarten for next school year. My husband and I have been doing a lot of reading and phonics exercises with Holden and he can now read some simple sentences. As a treat for all his hard academic work, I took him to the Barnes & Noble to purchase a book of his choosing. We are big library people, so Holden really had no idea what a bookstore was. At first he thought we would have to return the book back to the bookstore after 2 weeks. It took awhile to convince him that this book would be his forever. He was in awe of all the choices, and settled on a robot book and, of course, a Paw Patrol tome as well. After the bookstore we went to the park and played for almost 2 hours! Then, after dinner, Holden got to do some painting. I was really ace-ing the mom thing last Thursday.
114/366: It’s getting toasty out, and this little guy is impatient for our pool to open. He loves helping Daddy check the chemicals, and he observes the water temperature every day for signs of improvement.
115/366: My sweet lil pup, Rufus. Not such a pup anymore at 9 years old, but he is definitely a pup at heart forever. Just look at this adorable face. Beagles are the best!
117/366: Backyard in bloom.
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My favorite piece of mail arrived over the weekend—a new Stitch Fix box!! I signed up with this service last summer (check out my previous fixes 
My main request for this box was shorts and dresses for the spring/summer. StitchFix sent me a pair of Dear John denim shorts in a previous fix and I definitely regret not purchasing them. Just like the last pair sent, these shorts seemed to fit me well. They are comfy, casual and the gray colors means they can go with anything. However, $58 for a pair of shorts seems excessive. I am willing to pay that for jeans because I know that I can wear jeans year-round, but shorts are only appropriate in a few situations. Plus, I just found a pair of navy shorts at Target last week for at least half the price. Do the Target shorts fit as well? Eh—it’s a toss-up, but at $25/each I can get two pairs of Target bottoms instead.
Another thing I’ve really needed to add to my wardrobe is spring/summer dresses. I love having dresses in my closet that can be fixed up for church or dressed down for everyday wear. This dress really fit the bill in that regard. I love the embroidered detail at the hem and neckline. I am such a straight-laced person, but I am totally drawn to folks who can pull off the bohemian look and the detailing on this dress is like sticking my toe into the hippie water. However, I did have some reservations about this dress. First—the color. I think every dress I’ve purchased in the last two years has been navy. Next- the waist. I am not a huge fan of unstructured waists. This is elastic, and while it’s uber comfy, I feel like elastic waists are not my friend.
Giggles. This was just a hard no. I’m not opposed to the pattern, but why the drawstring waist? I have a classic pear shape and I think it can be universally agreed that the potato sack tie around my waist isn’t doing any favors.
This jersey maxi is so comfy and soft. The back had the coolest cut-out, and I could cover it up with a jean jacket if needed. The color scheme is my preferred neutral. The downside to this dress would be the horizontal stripes. Again, I think if you’re a toothpick or have a more boyish figure then perhaps the horizontal stripe all over your hips is gonna be just fine. For me, that’s a deal breaker. Peace out Mitchel dress.
When I first saw this top in the box I instantly wrote it off. I know all the cool kids wear these baggy tops now-a-days, but I really prefer more fitted pieces. I make it a rule to try on everything, and I’m so glad I did because this ended up being great. Is it the most flattering thing I’ve ever worn—no. But, I like the pattern and crochet tie top. I also like that this can be worn with gray shorts, denim, white pants…really there are a ton of bottoms already in my closet that I feel pair well with this top. Plus, it is sleeveless which is a must in the Texas summer. For the spring, a layered cardigan can help on cool evenings.
So, there you have it—I kept 2/5 this time around, and I feel like I got a good start to a spring wardrobe. Thinking about starting StitchFix yourself—please use my 
Today is March 31st, which means I am officially wrapping this month for my Project 365.
