Just posting a few works of mine

I decided to post a few of my paintings not see on my blog. I hope you'll enjoy them.

WHOOPS! Not a popular blog subject

Hi everyone. Well, I see posting the Santa pictures was not such a good idea as far as general interest goes. I lost a follower! Drat. Oh, well. I know I need to post some things that are more on the line of something else. I'm just getting through the holidays and then I'll get back to creative enterprises. My cat has been so sick on and off for the last year with diabetes. Now she's having other problems and I'm at my wits end with this. Hopefully things will settle down some in January (fingers crossed and toes and whatever else I can cross).

Just a quick post....I've been so busy

Hi. I just wanted to show you a part of our Christmas tradition. Ever since our oldest was 18 months old we have saved and display all the Santa Claus pictures. Our kids have loved it! We do too. It shows so much of what's going on with them in their lives. Last year, I think, was the last with them all together and it was digitally put together...boo hoo. But that's okay. They have to grow up sometime. Drat.

We had fun last week but it was soooo busy!

Well, Cliff and Lorien (Bumpkin and Lolly as I call them) are going to have a baby in May and we are soooo happy about it! It was so fun to have them here and rub Lolly's tummy. She's so slender there's only a slight baby bump and I mean SLIGHT. You'd never know from looking at her that there's a healthy baby in there. Next week they're finding out what they are having but none of us really cares. We just want to see that baby!

Kip was here also and it was so fun to see Brandon, our little grandson. What a cutie pie he is and we love him. Kip is the best father. We're so proud of him. Drat they had to go home. It's just too quiet around here without Brandon zooming the cars around and laughing

Uncle Charlie, as usual, had too much fun playing with Brandon. I mean-how can you help it? He's too cute? Char has always been so wonderful with kids and they love him. I always thought he should be a pediatrician but he has other plans.

A photo of the happy day!

Yesterday was the day for Gracie's wedding to Dave. It was a gorgeous November day and totally unexpected good weather. We lucked out big time. The only negative remark I have is that the bathroom situation at the Rehearsal Hall- Sundance, Utah, (where the reception was held) was ridiculous. They're outside and not close to the building. Not good with ladies and their high heels. They really need to build some in the building. Other than that, though, it was perfect. I wish I could rerun all the highlights of the day. Probably the best part was the sealing ceremony in the Salt Lake Temple. It was so spiritual and I wish that everyone could have witnessed it.

THIS Makes me so happy...Hope it does with you also

Well, you know me. I haven't done my homework yet but I will! I have spent about 3 hours trying to get our new/used car cleaned for our up coming event (Gracie's wedding on the 24th!). Actually it's my in-laws car and we decided to buy it since Marge passed away in March, Tom went to a care center. So it's our "go to the cabin" car.

BUT I just had to post this picture of Gracie in Kenya about 2 years ago. It makes me happy every time I see it and realize what a fabulous daughter I have. In fact I have 3 fabulous sons too. So, that's where a lot of my time and effort goes too and it should. After all, being a successful mother is one of life's blessings. I know I can't pat myself on the back yet because this life isn't over for me but so far they have turned out better than I ever could have dreamed. Lucky lucky me.

Two Wonderful Pics of Two Fantastic Events!

Just had to post these 2 very quick as I've got a midterm in a few days to really get busy studying for. Cliff and Lorien got married on Novemeber 1st in Baltimore in a beautiful little and old chapel on the McDaniels College campus. It was so romantic and fun to be there to see this happen. The ceremony was very romantic and they had a nice reception following. The cake was actually vegan and I think it's probably the best I've ever had...sooooo delicious!

Then we went through the Washington D. C. Temple with Gracie and Dave. Grace was going through for the first time. I'm so glad we were able to experience that. It was very special also.