Grandmother's House

It's where we're headed for traditional family festivities on Christmas Eve...the tree is up but needs to be decorated. We can all reminisce as we place the lights, hang our ornaments and discuss the benefits of tinsel icicles placed one at a time on the branches. Hot chocolate or egg nog to drink...how is it that all that fun has a bazillion calories and a touch of fat? Gotta bulk up to keep warm? Oh My!

Through the Wood

It's all about Christmas and getting ready for Christmas Eve! Will be with family and making sure the grandkids get something they really want! There'll be food favorites for us to enjoy as well. Hoping you all are healthy and eagerly preparing to enjoy the Holidays.

Slow Going

So much to do and I seem to be slow going at it. Before long the holidays will be here and I am so not ready! Must admit the new grandbaby has distracted me but how enjoyable is that? A little miracle and beautiful as well!
Really focused on the winter season, as much as I dislike dealing with cold and snow in reality, I love painting it!
"Over the River..." and well on the way to the Christmas Season! Wishing you all the best, health happiness and the warmth of family and friends gathered together to celebrate.
See you later...

Back Home

Back home and here's "Toasty Warm by the Fire" . So glad that I'm not living with snow...it's beautiful to look at and really gives a clean look to the surroundings but I'm not ready for the cold temperature that goes with it!

Still catching up with all the chores I've missed while away and trying to pick up those brushes and create as well.
Hope you are all well and preparing to enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving!
Catch you later...

Outta Here!

This is it! I'm heading out for almost a month. If I can get to a computer, I'll try and post an update.
See ya later :>)

Fall Colors and Volcanoes

Heading to the land of vivid fall colors, I hope I haven't missed the peak!

I'm sure I'll be busy playing with a new baby and catching up with new houses and many other changes but I really want to capture a few shots of foliage.
The weather here is perfect, sunny and warmer, no rain! Who could ask for a better fall day. Even clear enough to capture Mt St Helens and Mt Hood in the distance. Yes, it snowed on the mountains...just beautiful!















What a gorgeous day!

Travel in my future...

Just love to travel...will be off quite soon:>) Not too sure there will be any material for painting, I live in hope. Visiting family and catching up with all that is new with them. Lots of changes happened this year. I will have the opportunity to enjoy cider and some crisp tart apples! Am hoping for some crisp and cool fall days, as well.

Have an excellent day!

A Good Day at the Beach

Any day is in Oregon, although it's really been a challenge of late. I this most recent case the umbrella isn't to provide some shade. It may be time to seek shelter but the surf is wild and beautiful and quite hypnotic.
See you later!