Quick Trip to Pittsburgh...

Wes' dad recently underwent open heart surgery. We made the most of a quick trip to the Steel City. Wes was able to spend some time at the hospital with his dad both days while I took the boys on different excursions. 

We rode the Duquesne Incline at night and witnessed a beautiful view of the city then ate dinner at the Jerome Bettis Grill. The next morning we visited Point State Park and William saw a double decker train! He was so excited he exclaimed "I thought it was a dream, but it's real!" 

The Carnegie Science Center was a great spot to take the boys while Wes visited the hospital. They loved the Robots Omnimax and the exhibit of Robots. Their favorite part was the HighMark SportsWorks with the You-Yo

Become a human yo-yo on this 25-foot-high arch with a three-foot flywheel mounted at the top. Whisk yourself high in the air and soar with the help of kinetic energy. 

I included a video of Micaiah on the You-Yo at the bottom of this post.

016|366 {Architecture}...

we missed seeing the architecture of the city during the day but we made it up the Duquesne Incline for a view of the city at night. These cable cars have been in use since 1877.

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"Mom...Look!"

Did you find Eli?

015|366 {From Where I Stand}...

The sunrise...I opted to stay on the back step this morning. 

"Let the goal of this day be to bring everything captive to Me. Whenever your mind wanders, lasso those thoughts and bring them into My Presence... I will guard you and keep you in constant peace, as you focus your mind on Me." ~ Sarah Young

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014|366 {Toy}...

I know I posted this a couple of days ago but it went perfectly with the theme today.  

Their older brothers Millennium Falcon is the favorite toy around here these days.

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013|366 {Negative Space}...

So thankful to have caught the sunrise this morning. It was bitter cold but totally worth it!

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012|366 {Dull}

we ran outside to see the snowflakes but they disappeared as quickly as they appeared. I caught this picture while he waited to see if they would begin falling again. This little boy wants snow!

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After Dinner...

Star Wars...

011|366 {Path}...

This is mile marker 0 where the Great Allegany Passage meets the C&O Canal Towpath to Washington, DC. 

This is part of a collection of postcards I made to be sold at Get out And Play! Outfitters at Canal Place. If you're ever in the area be sure to visit Get Out and Play Outfitters "the premier provider of recreation in the region."

010|366 {Old}...

...a rainbow over the old #eastlochtree this afternoon. Click here to read a little about why this tree has its own hashtag.

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009|366 {Moment}...

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Bubbles...

Eli found some bubbles this afternoon. When he noticed I was taking pictures he said "Mom, wait!"

 And then he put one up to his eye for a picture. This is one of the things I like about participating in the 365 project...letting the kids direct some of the creative shots.

Friday Night...

Boys letting loose after their first week back to school!

008|366 {Loose}...

a game of "chicken" in the attic. After a long 24 hours caring for our sick dog this was a welcome change this evening. Praying Bella is better in the morning!

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007|366 {Different}...

throwing it back to a different season...October. I was on a project with @get_out_n_play_outfitters. We biked a portion of the trail...so my dad joined us (running of course). Friends, he is currently training for his 9th Boston Marathon! I love this picture of him running out of the Borden Tunnel on the Great Allegany Passage Rail Trail.

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006|366 {Black and White}...

I found Bella asleep in a patch of light this afternoon...

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005|366 {Currently}...

getting this one all bundled up so he can wait for the bus.

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004|366 {Above}...

he had a great idea for the "above" prompt...practicing the scorpion kick⚽️. This is the best way I've found to have the older kids participate...let them come up with the idea for the picture.

003|366 {Connected}...

Eli will tell you that he loves Bella when she is calm but he's not so crazy about her "puppy ways." This picture shows his connection with her in the best way...

002|366 {Breakfast}...

Star Wars after breakfast. I so badly want to clear the breakfast nook, but he has spent hours here over Christmas break...

Washington DC...

...is one of our favorite day trips for the family in the winter season. The fact that these museums are "free" make it a fun and inexpensive way to spend the day for our family of 6. 

We visited The National Museum of American History, American Museum of Natural History and the National Archives. I only snapped a few pictures in the museums.  The boys were able to see C3P0 from "Return of the Jedi."  William loved seeing the history of transportation.

New Years Day 2016...

...with the PA Maces! Winter decided to show up today after months of 50-70 degree whether so we didn't last long outside. But the sunset was amazing this first day of 2016.

All the kids went in different directions.  A couple of the kids played basketball...a couple searched for a geocache and a couple played on the trains and playground.  

"Check." Basketball between cousins and a beautiful sunset on this first day of 2016!

A photo posted by Jenna Mace (@jbmace) on Jan 1, 2016 at 3:14pm PST

001|366 {Me}...

Last year I completed my first 365 project on Instagram. It was such a great way to push my creativity and inspire me to keep shooting throughout the year.  

I've decided to join the MY 365 community again this year and complete another 365 project. My 365 will be a mix of iphone and Canon DSLR pictures.  Every day has a theme and I hope to push myself to play along.  I'll try to post the daily picture here too.

 ...Wow it's cold.  Winter decided to show up today.  Thankfully it came with a beautiful sunset too!...