Securing your memories

I often hear comments from people exclaiming how many photo's that I take. If you follow any of my social media channels then you will know it's no understatement because there isn't a day that goes by where I don't take half a dozen photo's or so. Whether these images are taken on my phone or DSLR I always have a camera within my reach, ready to catch every ordinary or extraordinary moment. 

Noah is now just 15 months old and I probably have close to 5,000 photo's of him stored on my computer. Some people may think it's a bit excessive or even obsessive but for me photographs are so very important.

I have documented every single moment of pregnancy, babyhood and toddlerhood. I have images and video's of his first smile, first word and first steps so it certainly pays to have your camera within you reach as those memories are then documented forever.

At the moment all my images, videos and sound clips are all stored on my old laptop. It's currently running out of space and sometimes shut's down involuntary too. In the back of my mind I am always worried that my laptop won't turn on in the morning, that the files will corrupt, that I will loose all our documents. The thought of loosing all those memories caught on camera literally makes my mouth dry and my heart miss a beat. The thought terrifys me. 

With this in mind I have been looking at alternative and more secure ways of backing up my data. In the past we have used discs, pen drives and external hardrives but I do find them to be a hassle and I want to use something more efficient. My search brought me to cloud hosting, a place where I would be able to store everything I need online, in one place. There are many benefits from using cloud and it's not just great for personal needs but ideal for business needs too. 

Are you obsessed with taking photo's? How do you backup your files?   

   

Project 365 - Week 5 - 5/52

Another week, another project 365. This week we've all been poorly, full of a cold and continously coughing. It's been a lovely week despite that though because Noah has really found his feet and is pottering about all over the place, it's wonderful watching him walk. Here is week 5 of our project 365.

January 25th - 31st / Week 5

25/365
Sunday night seems to have turned into nappy stuffing night. There is something really therapeutic about it. 

26/365
We haven't been well this week so we been relaxing lots, even the cat has been enjoying snuggles too. 

27/365

Having a read in his cot. I love Noah's bedroom, it's my favorite room in the house. 

28/365

Noah is now toddling around all over the show. He's a little wobbly but he's getting there now. It so lovely to be able to watch him walk. 

29/365

Somebody came and swapped my baby for a toddler without my knowledge. When did he get so big? 

30/365

We spent Friday at the park. We went for a long walk in the snow and fed some ducks too. 

31/365

 Saturday was soft play day and now that Noah is more mobile he enjoyed it so much more. He was climbing and walking about, totally in his element. An older child was following him about and she was picking him up and kissing him all the time and Noah was a little confused, ha ha. 

Project 365 - Week 4 - 4/52

How has it been 4 weeks already? This year is flying by! I have been getting on really well with 365. I thought I would because I am always snapping away but what I didn't expect was how Project 365 would inspire me and challenge me to take better photo's. I am enjoying it so much! 

January 18th - 24th / Week 4

18/365

I had a baby free afternoon so my cat decided to play the role of baby and pretty much prevented me from doing anything.

19/365

There are no words, he's such a little love.

20/365

I rehomed a cat and had to make a late stop at the shops. I was a bad Mummy having Noah out past his bedtime but he didn't mind. I just had to let him crawl for a second just to get this photo. 

21/365

Noah officially started walking today and I couldn't of been happier! I cried, smiled and laughed. It was a lovely day. I love this photo of him rummaging through his toy box in his bedroom. 

22/365
Here he is throwing most his lunch on the floor! Do you see a reoccurring theme in my photo's? I will give you a clue, it begins with N! 

23/365
We've been using cloth nappies since the start of the year and we are such big fans. I wish we had started earlier but better late than never. 

24/365

We went to the park and for a walk. This was Noah standing unaided outside for the very first time. As soon as I took this photo he fell face down into the grass but he didn't mind at all. 

Until next week!

Photo's of Noah - 4 Months Old

National Cat Day

Okay, It's time to fess up. I am a crazy cat lady. There I said it. Well if you know me you probably already knew that. My cats are my fur babies and there's not much I wouldn't do for them. 

 It's not just my cats though I am animal mad. I honestly think I care more about animals than I do my own kind. One of the main things both Nick and I want to teach our son is how to love, care and respect animals. I don't think that value is shown to many children these days and those children grow up thinking that animals and pets in general are property and play things rather than a living creature that depends on you. 

Seeing as it is National Cat Day I thought it would be fitting to write up this little post and share some of my favourite pictures of my boys with you. Enjoy!