This project is incredibly personal and very close to my heart: photographing an entire day in my life. I began this journey back in 2018 and have never stopped since. In the beginning, I committed to capturing one full day every week for a whole year, faithfully documenting each moment. Over time, my approach has become more intuitive—I now photograph these days whenever the mood strikes me. Sometimes it’s weekly, sometimes more often, and other times weeks go by before I feel drawn to them again.
Once I collect 52 entries, I turn them into books—my most treasured keepsakes. If our house were ever to catch fire and everyone was safe, these are the things I would make sure to save. They truly are the greatest gift I’ve given to my family.
When the kids were younger, I shared all of my “Day In My Life” sessions openly, but as they’ve grown, I’ve chosen to keep these moments private—just for us. Below are a few of my favorite memories from the past.
Post 37 Project 4
We continued exploring the grounds and stopped along the way to take photos. I love how both of you now request to have photos taken. Eventually we made our way back down to the entrance and you showed your answers to the quiz and received your special tokens which you, Nixie, told me you were going to keep forever.
Post 33 Project 4
We decided to climb up Jacob's ladder and do the clifftop walk. We hadn't planned for this and did not have our hiking shoes on which in hindsight we really should have! It was hard work! It was so incredibly hot and the sun felt so strong but the both of you were absolutely incredible and did so well. Once we climbed the 278 steps that's when our true endurance test began!
Post 32 Project 4
The rest of the afternoon was spent climbing trees, looking for bird nests, bugs and chicken of the forest (to no avail!) Eventually we reached our special little picnic spot which we call the kingfisher spot because of the one time when a family of them were nesting there. We laid out our blanket which was something that you, Forrest, were adamant we needed to bring with us and all sat down and had some snacks. Daddy kept making you guys laugh and I just love seeing both of your faces expressing pure happiness.
Post 31 Project 4
We parked the car then had a lovely little walk along the heath, it was a beautifully warm evening and the two of you enjoyed seeing all the horses and crossing the streams. You, Forrest did keep trying to get one of us to carry you and I’m really trying not to because you need get used to walking longer distances which you actually already do really well but whenever we say no, Nixie, you jump in and end up carrying him every single time!
Post 30 Project 4
And today you, Nixie happened to wake up at 3am and couldn't get back to sleep so I ended up getting up with you. It's not the best timing since we are having a long day out at Longleat for the day. The last time we were there you had just turned 3!
Post 29 Project 4
It's the spring equinox today!! I woke up ridiculously early at 2 am and decided to get up, but I felt wide awake. Our alarms were set for 3 so I think it was that anticipation of needing to wake up and worrying I'm going to miss the alarm that actually got me up. By the time it was 3 I was all ready, had our bag packed and even made hot chocolate for our sunrise picnic at Stonehenge.
Post 28 Project 4
we could finally go do our first official bumblebee walk for the bumblebee conservation trust. We actually set up a transect last summer but never got our act together but this year we are doing it properly. But I wasn’t prepared for how cold it was going to be!! it was freezing!! Uncomfortably so, my hands ached from the cold. And we didn’t see a single bumblebee, not even one.
Post 27 Project 4
Nixie you loved jumping down the sand dunes and then you decided to take your socks off and play in the water. You are so vibrant and free and it really is the most beautiful thing, you are full of the most incredible power, you kept reminding me of a lioness today. There was a lot of sea foam and it created the most fun for the both of you. Forrest you were really funny and kept walking super close to the edge and then running away from the waves, you were playing a little game.
Week 24 Year 4
Nixie you kept finding little pieces of sea glass but you ignored us when we told you not to climb into the clay because it was dangerous and lo and behold you got yourself stuck and covered in mud and I had to help pull you out. And then daddy had to help wash you off.
Week 15 Year 4
After daddy got up and we all ate breakfast and got dressed we headed out to have a little walk over by Highcliffe castle. We were there for the first time with some friends yesterday and really loved it and we really wanted to share it with daddy.
Week 14 Year 4
After you finished your doughnut you had some wotsits and that was when your third tooth came out!! It was so exciting! I love that it came out at our special tree. You have been waiting for this tooth to come out for months now and you have another one that is so close to coming out.
Week 12 Year 4
We woke up all snuggled together just as the sun was rising from our first night camping in druidstone, South Wales. We arrived yesterday afternoon and words can't express how incredibly good it feels to be sleeping outside again. I'm so happy we were able to make this trip and create some more amazing family memories. We are staying at clifftop campsite and the view is just incredible, there's something that feels so freeing about waking up to a sea view.