365/366 - "365"

(F/8, 17mm, 3 Exposures, ISO 100, Canon 5D Mk II)

So I have had this idea in my head for a few weeks and if this was a normal 365 Project it would be the last photo of the year.  However, since this is a leap year there will be one more photograph.  For this photograph I took three separate shots and merged them together in Photoshop.  Jonah thought it was really funny that he is now a triplet.  One more to go!

362/366 - "Five"

(F/8, 24mm & 100mm, 1/200 sec, ISO 100, Canon 5D Mk II)

The photo for today is actually inspired by Jim's 365 Project he did a few years back (Jim's 365th Day Photo Link).  His last photo for his project was a self portrait of him leaning against the dice.  Counting this photo there are five photos left for the year, so the #5 is in white and the red numbers are my countdown.  

To achieve this look I took a macro photo of the dice, and then a portrait of Jonah reaching up to touch the top of the "pretend" dice.  After I had the two photos, I merged them in Photoshop and shrunk Jonah down to size.  He actually thinks the dice are giant since he is the same size.

360/366 - "Family Photo Time"

(F/8, 55mm, 1/160, ISO 800, Canon 5D Mk II)

(F/8, 58mm, 1/160, ISO 800, Canon 5D Mk II)

(F/8, 35mm, 1/125, ISO 800, Canon 5D Mk II)

Every year after we finish Christmas morning at our house with the kids, we hop in the car and head to my mom's house for the rest of the day.  I am the oldest of 14, and days like Christmas, when we are pretty much all together,  get very chaotic.  We are generally never all in the same place at the same time and this year was no exception.  However, we did have record turnout 11 of 14 were there and we decided we had to take family photos.  The top photo is mom and Gary, with all the kids.  The middle photo is the out-laws (significant others), and the final photo is all of the grandkids.  Missing from the top photo are Pete, Anna, and Josh.  Missing from the middle photo are Dejan's wife (Ivana), Pete's girlfriend (Ivana), Anna's boyfriend (Jimmy), and Josh's wife (April).  There are three missing in the last photo, Layla (Josh's daughter), Devin (Chili's son), and Logan (Zach's son).  I think I captured that correctly and if I did't I will update it once someone corrects me.  The day was total chaos and a blast catching up with everyone.

359/366 - "Roller Blades"

(F/4, 80mm, 1/125, ISO 100, Canon 5D Mk II)

Today we celebrated Christmas with Pat, Karen, Matt, and Nora.  Jonah opened up a set of roller blades and wanted to start learning right away.  We spent about an hour outside and he actually did really well for his first time out.  In case you are counting there are seven photos remaining.

358/366 - "Cookies"

(F/1.4, 50mm, 1/160, ISO 200, Canon 5D Mk II)

Today we made and iced some sugar cookies for Santa.  I figured I would take a photo of the finished product and I actually did, but then Harper decided she needed to take some photos of the cookies.  So she wound up being my photograph for today.

357/366 - "Haircut"

(F/2.2, 50mm, 1/50, ISO 400, Canon 5D Mk II)

Today Harper had her 2nd ever haircut so it was a pretty big deal.  Before the haircut, which was scheduled just after nap, she was less than enthused.  After the haircut, she was jumping with joy and filled with sugar (lollipop).

353/366 - "Picture Time"

(F/2.8, 50mm, 1/25 sec, ISO 400, Canon 7D)

After school today Harper was coloring at the kitchen counter and announced to me that it was time for her and baby to have their picture taken.  She requested I get my camera and take some photos.  Considering I had no plans for a photo today and was going to wing-it, I was glad Harper stepped up to help me out.  I have thirteen more photos to take / post and most are already planned out conceptually.

351/366 - "Heavy"

(F/4, 24mm, 1/200 sec, ISO 200, Canon 5D Mk II)

Today was Christmas morning at dad's house.  Harper was trying to move her bag of presents, and after trying to lift it she decided it would be better just to sit down and open them at this spot.  Everyone had a great time!

348/366 - "Birthday Girl"

(F/2.5, 50mm, 1/50 sec, ISO 200, Canon 7D)

Today was Sue's birthday, you can ask her which one.  The kids and I took her out to dinner, came home had some cake, and then opened up some presents.  I told her yesterday that she would be the photo for today so she was prepared and a good sport about it.  Happy Birthday Sue!

343/366 - "Waiting for Santa"

(F/5.6, 70mm, 1/160, ISO 400, Canon 5D Mk II)

Today we went to see Santa at Phipps.  This is Harper waiting in line and watching the process as the other kids took their turns.  Unfortunately, when it was her turn she declined to sit on Santa's lap and would only go near him for the full family photo.

340/366 - "Christmas Show"

(F/2.8, 200mm, 1/125, ISO 1600, Canon 5D Mk II)

Tonight was Jonah's Christmas Show at school.  His class represented the reindeer and all the kids sang some songs and looked like little angels.  Next year we will show up a little earlier to get a better seat a little higher up.

335/366 - "Scary Eyes"

(F/5.6, 100mm, 1/200, ISO 100, Canon 5D Mk II)

Tonight Harper was playing on the couch and asked me to take her photo.  I said sure and she told me she would show me her "Scary Face."  More like scary eyes.

334/366 - "Story Time"

(F/2.8, 95mm, 1/25, ISO 3200, Canon 5D Mk II)

Jonah is getting very excited for Christmas and the arrival of Ernie the Elf.  Tonight he decided to tell Harper the story of the Elf on the Shelf.

330/366 - "The Green Family"

(F/8, 65mm, 1/200 sec, ISO 100, Canon 5D Mk II)

Greg, Jess, and the kids came over today for a family portrait and some of the kids too.  This was one of my favorites from the day.

328/366 - "Three"

(F/1.4, 50mm, 1/80 sec, ISO 400, Canon 7D)

Today was Harper's 3rd birthday.  Hard to believe that she is growing fast.  It is also the day that Sue starts decorating for Christmas, and I was able to get Harper to sit down in front of a small Christmas tree.

323/366 - "B&N Singers"

(F/4, 17mm, 1/50 sec, ISO 800, Canon 7D)

Jonah's school had a fundraiser at the local Barnes & Noble store and the K through 4th grade classes entertained the crowd by singing a few songs.

322/366 - "Birthday Shock"

(F/2.8, 50mm, 1/80 sec, ISO 1600, Canon 5D Mk II)

Yesterday we had Harper's 3rd Birthday Party.  This is Harper's "WTF" just happened face after her brother blew out all the candles.  This was followed by some tears and a re-lighting of the candles.

321/366 - "Veteran's Day Assembly"

(F/2.8, 125mm, 1/200 sec, ISO 1600, Canon 5D Mk II)

Today at Jonah's school they had a grade school assembly to honor the student's relatives that are also a veteran.  Luckily for Jonah his Pappy is a veteran and was also able to make the ceremony.  After the ceremony the yearbook staff took a photo and I was able to grab one as well.

320/366 - "The Bargain"

(F/2.8, 115mm, 1/200 sec, ISO 200, Canon 5D Mk II)

I was able to catch Jonah and Harper in the act of bargaining.  It went something like this...

Jonah: If you give me the pan, donut and pop bottle, I will give you this car.

Harper:  NO!

Jonah: If you give me the pan, donut and pop bottle, I will give you this car.

Harper:  NO!

Jonah: If you give me the pan, donut and pop bottle, I will give you this car.

Harper:  NO!

Jonah: Dad, Harper won't share.

319/366 - "Pattern Overload"

(F/5.6, 75mm, 1/200 sec, ISO 100, Canon 5D Mk II)

I was experimenting with some light modifiers in the living room and as usual Harper was my willing model.  Unfortunately the pattern of the chair and the pattern of her shirt really don't go well together.