This Life of Mine

I'm an ER Nurse, mother and wife. I play soccer and enjoy photography. I have a 4 year old and 7 month old. This space is a collection of random things that interest me. Photos shot with my Nikon D7100 mainly and sometimes my cellphone - Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

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Endless summer nights.

Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, Canada

www.AmyShawPhotography.com

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{174/365} What is life but one grand adventure. 🌲🌲 . . . #365project #project365 #dayinthelife #lifeunscripted #reallife #lifestyle #thedocumentarymovement #letthembelittle #childhood #theshawfamily2017 #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #boymomlife #boymom #momlife  #magicofchildhood #comoxvalley #comoxvalleyphotographer #dearphotographer #lookslikefilm #clickmagazine #adventure #adventureawaits #forest #thegreatoutdoors #cumberlandforest #vanisle #vanisleco #weareyqq

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{80/365} Best friends . . . #project365 #365project #lifeunscripted #lifestyle #thedocumentarymovement #theshawfamily2017 #letthembelittle #comoxvalley #comoxvalleyphotographer #magicofchildhood #embracingtheeveryday #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #boymomlife #boymom #momlife #happylife #reallife #shamoftheperfect #playtime #boy #aboyandhisdog #dog #puppy #blackandwhite #bestfriends #itsadogslife #sheltie #miniaustrailianshepherd

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I love the way Jacksons hair flips up when he runs! . . . #project365 #365project #lifeunscripted #lifestyle #thedocumentarymovement #theshawfamily2017 #letthembelittle #comoxvalley #comoxvalleyphotographer #magicofchildhood #embracingtheeveryday #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #boymomlife #boymom #momlife #happylife #reallife #shamoftheperfect #outdoors #running #happyboy #happylife #westcoastbestcoast #spring2017

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I love the way Jacksons hair flips up when he runs! . . . #project365 #365project #lifeunscripted #lifestyle #thedocumentarymovement #theshawfamily2017 #letthembelittle #comoxvalley #comoxvalleyphotographer #magicofchildhood #embracingtheeveryday #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #boymomlife #boymom #momlife #happylife #reallife #shamoftheperfect #outdoors #running #happyboy #happylife #westcoastbestcoast #spring2017

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First physio appointment today. After a year of suffering from plantar fasciitis I'm determined to do everything I can to get rid of it and get back to playing soccer by fall. . . . #physio #physiotherapy #kinesiotape #taping #plantarfasciitis #feet #determined #pain #comoxvalley #bodyworx #comoxbc #goals #letsdothis #dog #vancouverisland #dogmomlife #miniaustrailianshepherd #sheltie #puppy

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{73/365} Carter had his first soccer game today and it was my first day coaching. I'm one proud mama. #soccermom . . . #project365 #365project #childhood #childhoodunplugged #comoxvalleyphotographer #comoxvalley #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #boymomlife #boymom #momlife #theshawfamily2017  #happylife #soccer #kidssoccer #soccerplayer #outdoors #cvusc #soccercanada #adidas #stayingactive #soccerlife #myson #kidsofinstagram #boy #kid

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This is what weekends are made of! Carter got a new bigger bike today from my parents and I dusted off my own bike and pumped up the tires. I haven't ridden it in at least 2 years. We hit up the park then the Cumberland bakery for some yummy treats. Such a beautiful day and I'm so happy Carter is now able to ride on his own so I can ride too. This year is going to filled with bike rides! . . . #phonepic #lifeunscripted #lifestyle #reallife #shamoftheperfect #embracingtheeveryday #thedocumentarymovement #childhood #childhoodunplugged #comoxvalleyphotographer #comoxvalley #magicofchildhood #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #boymomlife #boymom #momlife #theshawfamily2017 #happylife #simplelife #bikeride #familytime # bikes #cumberlandbc #cumberlandbakery #motherandchild #selfie #spring #sunnyday

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Jackson's first time playing with crayons. He loved them! *Phone photos & edits* . . . #project365 #365project #lifeunscripted #lifestyle #reallife #shamoftheperfect #embracingtheeveryday #thedocumentarymovement #childhood #childhoodunplugged #comoxvalleyphotographer #comoxvalley #magicofchildhood  #naturallight #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #boys #boymomlife #boymom #momlife #theshawfamily2017 #gettingbig #mylove #happyboy #happylife #lovethiskid #crayons #artist

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Say hi to Mr. Tiny/Mr. Big... Carter couldn't decide on his name. . . . #snow #winter #outdoors #snowing #explorebc #wintertime #winterwonderland #instawinter #comoxvalley #cumberlandbc #westcoastbestcoast #vancouverisland #snowman #momlife #boymom #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #comoxvalleyphotographer #lifeunscripted #lifestyle #theshawfamily2017 #reallife #thedocumentarymovement #embracingtheeveryday #magicofchildhood #childhood #childhoodunplugged #backyard #familytime

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{16/365} "There is beauty in simplicity" . . Just Jackson and I at home today. Nothing special planned but soaking up his beautiful smile, snuggling and watching him destroy the house like a little tornado. Sounds like a great day to me! . . . #lifeunscripted #embracingtheeveryday #thedocumentarymovement #comoxvalley #simplelife #reallife #familyphotojournalism #everyday #comoxvalley #momlife #boymomlife #boymom #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #getintheframe #smile #happylife #unplugged #comoxvalleyphotographer #magicofchildhood #mylove #photooftheday

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Ralph got off work early so we brought Jackson out for lunch at the Grotto. Soooo yummy!! . . . #phonephoto #comoxvalley #downtowncourtenay #5thstreet #eatlocal #thegrotto #unionstreet #goodeats #baby #babiesofinstagram #playtime #perspective #light #shadows #ground #urban #indoors #rainyday #winter #familytime #courtenaybc #vancouverisland #islandlife #momlife #boymomlife #boymom #myson

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Sitting in the car enjoying the warmth of the sun at goosespit, listening to Metallica while Jackson naps in the back seat. #happyplace #nothingelsematters . . . #phonepic #comoxvalley #comox #vancouverisland #car #mitsubishilancer #sunnyday #winter #westcoastbestcoast #westcoast #pnw #westcoastgirl #goosespit #beach #metallica #thedaythatnevercomes #happylife #simplelife #momlife #sunny

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I blew the cobwebs off this little guy today. The 50mm f/1.8 is still a fantastic lens! I'll have to use it more often. . . . #50mm #50mmlens #50mm18 #nikkor #nikon #primelens #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #toglife #photographerlife #amyshawphotographybc #comoxvalleyphotographer #comoxvalley #phonepic #cumberlandbc #playingaround #dustoffthecobwebs #stillawesome #nikond750 #love #naturallight #addictedtophotography

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{2/365} & {1/52 - Self portraits} "Let me love you a little more before you're not little anymore" - Unknown Carter is my wild child and like me in so many ways. He has a fiery spirit that can't be tamed. While this can be challenging somedays, I know that this same spirit in myself has helped me tremendously in life and I wouldn't change him for the world. He's always on the go, but once in a while I am able to sneak in a quick snuggle before he's off again. I cherish these brief moments because before I know it he will be too big to snuggle me. . . . #theshawfamily2017 #project365 #365project #photooftheday #happylife #momlife #boymomlife #boymom #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #toglife #snuggles #comoxvalley #comoxvalleyphotographer #motherandchild #blackandwhite #familyphotography #lifeunscripted #reallife #lifestylephotography #lifestyle #kid #kidsofinstagram #magicofchildhood #selfie #familyselfie #love #wildchild #spiritedchild

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{2/365} & {1/52 - Self portraits} "Let me love you a little more before you're not little anymore" - Unknown Carter is my wild child and like me in so many ways. He has a fiery spirit that can't be tamed. While this can be challenging somedays, I know that this same spirit in myself has helped me tremendously in life and I wouldn't change him for the world. He's always on the go, but once in a while I am able to sneak in a quick snuggle before he's off again. I cherish these brief moments because before I know it he will be too big to snuggle me. . . . #theshawfamily2017 #project365 #365project #photooftheday #happylife #momlife #boymomlife #boymom #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #toglife #snuggles #comoxvalley #comoxvalleyphotographer #motherandchild #blackandwhite #familyphotography #familyphotojournalism #lifeunscripted #reallife #lifestylephotography #lifestyle #kid #kidsofinstagram #magicofchildhood #selfie #familyselfie #lovethiskid #love #wildchild #spiritedchild

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{1/365} "A day without laughter is a day wasted." - Charlie Chaplin . . . I'm going to be doing my first project 365 this year and also my first project 52 at the same time. I'll post a photo every day and once a week I will post a photo which includes me in some way. Sometimes it might be all of me and sometimes it may be just my hand or foot, etc. but I will be making it a point to make sure I'm in more photos. I will also be taking the photos for the project 52 myself as an extra challenge. #project365 #365project #project #project52 #photographyproject #momlife #boymomlife #boymom #momtographer #momtogs #clickinmoms #toglife #silly #laughing #family #laughter #joy #happylife #familyphotojournalism #reallife #lifeunscripted #lifestyle #thedocumentarymovement #comoxvalley #comoxvalleyphotographer #dadsofinstagram #dadlife #tickle