Family comes in many shapes and forms, short, fat, tall, skinny, bald, lots of hair or even hair covering your whole body, even those that walk on all fours. My husband and I adopted Maxie over two years ago, my Mom, Terry, adopted Maxie's sister, Reagan, about a month or so ago. My Mom is in heaven, I am sure Reagan is too. This was Max's meet up with his sister since he first left her side from his Momma's home (that would be Ginny and Ed's home). They knew each other, don't know how they knew, but they did, but then they are family. They were very sweet together and my Mom and I were estactic.
November 03, 2009
October 06, 2009
Mary and Martinis
Mary and Martinis, my favorite combo. ;o)
I know Mary would approve, she was cool and hip and knew that Martinis and art went together and especially when you are hanging with your girlfriends.
Haven't posted in awhile, time gets away from me these days.
In a month I will be in Omaha, NE for Silver Bella. I am anxious and scared and can't wait to go. I have been feverously(?) working on my swaps, this image of Mary and Baby J is one of my swaps. I am almost done with them and can't wait to see the finished product. Creating as I go, hope it works.
My bud Bry won't be able to make it after all, which makes me sad, but I know she must be home for her family. My prayers are with her sweet JJ.
Hope to be posting more in the future and more of my art too!
Until then....
June 23, 2009
My Sissy, My Sissy
I think when they first invented sisters and they were trying to come up with the perfect characteristics for a sister, they had my Sissy in mind. I love her so much and can't imagine my life without her. You would want a sister in your life that was kind, considerate and thoughtful. With mine you get all that, including best friend, hilarious comedian and perfect companion. No matter what we do, its fun. No matter where we go, its fun. Every day I look forward to talking to her. She is the first person I always want to talk to when I wake up and the last person I want to talk to when I go to sleep. Of course my husband fits this category too, however, nothing can compare to a sisters love. I love you my sissy.....
May 12, 2009
My Beloved Little Man
It has been some time since I last wrote, don't know what happens with the time, it just goes. I knew when I finally got some time, I wanted to do a post about my Sammy. Approximately 16 years ago I adopted a cat. He was the runt of the litter and I immediately fell in love with his fiesty character and his tabby painted face. He was tiny, but he grew into a large strong cat, even with medical problems from the get go. It was a huge struggle getting him through the first six months of his life, but he held on and then lived another fifteen and a half years in fairly decent health. He was there for me through many dark days in my personal relationships and he would sleep with me either at my feet or right by my face. Often I would wake to a face full of fur as I realized I had turned over right on top of him. His purr was so loud and so comforting. He wasn't too happy with Bob when we first moved in with him, but after a month or two, he warmed up to him and learned to love him as he loved me. Sammy was a presence in our house that was comforting. We knew when we saw him on his pillow or his kitty tower in the front room everyday that everything was right in the world. Towards the last 6 - 8 months of his life his health faltered and he started to go into liver failure. He hung on like a trooper until we had to make that awful decision to put him down so he would not go through any pain when his liver finally did give way. He is sorely missed by us, his family. I truly believe he knows we did the right thing in the end. I love him more than words can say and I thank him for taking care of me all those 16 years of his life.
April 15, 2009
Artfestival of the mind, body and spirit
Two weeks ago my husband and I attended a sort of art camp for adults in Seattle, Washington put on by Teesha and Tracy Moore called Artfest. It was so much fun and we can't wait to do it again. There were tons of classes to take with very talented teachers all under one roof. Well not one roof, many roofs to be exact. 600 adults attended this event and we were all housed at Fort Worden which was a navy base that was closed down in the 60's. The weather was chilly and it rained a few day and it was sunny the rest of the time we were there. It was right on the coast and the views were beutiful. During the four days they had a teacher talk one night that was amazing and inspiring and on another night they had a art fair and the art that was sold was unbelieveable. Some seriously talented artist. One of my most favorite, was the last night when all students brought their finished or unfinished work to display. It was so much fun. We can't wait to do it all again next year. Below are some pictures from the event. As you can see I was hooked on my glass mosaic class taught by Katherine England who happens to live in Fullerton. The window picture is what I looked out of while I created my mosaic piece. What a lovely view. The sunrise picture was the sunrise the morning we left....breathtaking. Enjoy!
March 25, 2009
Maison Blanc, but it surely wasn't blank ;o)
Went to another Kim Caldwell event this last Saturday. She sure knows how to throw a creative event. Every detail is thought out, planned and executed precisely. She just has an eye for these things, don't know how she does it. It was great to spend the day creating and laughing with friends new and old. We worked on three projects during the day and as always, there is not enough time in the day. Already signed up for the next one in May and I can't wait. Here are just a few pictures.
March 14, 2009
Miracles Happen Everyday and This One's Named Annie
Life changes in an instant. First there were two and now there are four. What a miracle a life is, something so tiny but has the ability to change a life, lives...the world. This week my new niece came into this world. Here's looking at you kid!
February 23, 2009
The Marie Antoinette of it all....
At the end of January I attended a wonderful event hosted by the ever creative Kim Caldwell. This was my first time attending one of her events and it was fabulous, way beyond what I had expected and way beyond anything I had ever attended. The theme: Marie Antoinette. We created, laughted, shared, ate, drank and ate some more. We had a Valentine swap and a wand swap. Valentines I have done, but wands? I guess they do this a lot. Of course my items had to be dog themed (is there anything else?) The last picture is a couple of pages out of the cool Marie journal we made. She is hosting another even next month and I can't wait!
Time Goes By....
I cannot believe how much time passes by without one even noticing it. One day you are rushing around like a crazy person because of the holidays, the next day they are over. Over, hmmmmmmm, nice. Work has kept me busy, both jobs and I find joy in the little things. Like this picture. I woke up at 3:30 a.m. one morning and this is what I saw. My sweet Maxie, cuddled up to his Daddy. I had to take a picture of them like that, it makes me smile every time I look at the picture. I hope everyone has sweet dreams like these two do.
October 31, 2008
In Love With a Horse
I am in love, L O V E in love with a horse named Videl. How can you not fall in love with a horse when he is taking you to breathtaking views like the one in this pictures. This is the coast, the Medditerrean Coast in the South of France. I fell in love with that mane and then those big brown eyes and lashes. I would follow him to the end of the earth and back. You would to. I spent 7 short days atop his back and was in heaven, H E A V E N heaven. When I close my eyes I can feel his soft coat and hear his breath. You can only hope to fall in love the same way I did even once in your life my friend.
