A year of pictures

I made a goal last year to take at least one picture of Graesen each day.  I started on January 10, 2011, so as of today I made my goal.  I am amazed that I was able to take pictures each year with the kind of year it was, but I am glad to have them all to look back on.
So, here are today's pictures:
Graesen before we left this morning for a work day:

There was a super pretty sunrise by Evan's parents' house, so I pulled over to take a picture.

 I love the way frost makes the fields look...

My sister, Shawna, asked Graesen and I if we would like to join her and Phoebe at Build-a Bear after work today.  The kids were so cute together, and of course insisted on getting the same stuffed dog.  Phoebe chose a princess dog and Graesen chose a basketball dog.

Shawna and I both recorded messages for our kids to put in their dogs.  That way they can take it with them (if they want) when they go to their dads' houses and can listen to our voices.
I also found a very sweet book for Graesen a few weeks back.  Evan and I each wrote a note in there for Graesen.  I figured we could send it back and forth with Graesen and when he starts to miss/ask for one of us the other parent can read the story and note to him.  I just want to make this transition as comfortable as possible for Graesen.

 

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