Summer Days

 Even with the summer heat July has been a good month. Tallulah has mastered crawling. 

Her dad shared this picture of her standing. This little lady is getting stronger and braver.

Olga and Gunner returned from a visit to see relatives in Mexico. Olga brought back some lovely gifts for Tallulah, Lauren, and me.

Of course, I've been spending time over in the art room. I still love to paint flowers.

I had fun doing this mixed media.

frayed piece from a book spine

art tissue paper

  buttons

Wish I Could Think of a Title

 Tonight I'm just going to jump in and start writing about ordinary things. However, to me they are noteworthy.

Once again I have been rearranging a few things here at the house. Also tackling our weird den mantel that has the two vents and an outlet to hide. 

The placement of the two prints may be a bit odd, but I think I'm liking it.

My friend Carla has written a second book. She lives in Savannah, Tennessee, and shares within the book stories about people and places that have enriched her life. It's an interesting read with personal recollections and advice.

 

These delightful little blooms make me smile.

When my granddaughter was first born and there were complications I did this small painting to remind myself not to give up hope.

Tallulah is growing and thriving, and hopefully with patience, training, and lots of love she will be fine.

Happy 4th of July

 We were happy to spend it here at home. One son had lunch with us, and three grandsons dropped by for an afternoon visit. 

In the morning I had tackled a gardening chore which was a sweaty, hot job. But all the irises were cut back to fan shapes, and unwanted weeds were cleared away.

Late this afternoon Corkey and I sat in the backyard swing, appreciating the lawn, birds, and breezes.

We are thankful for the wonderful blessings of home and family in this great land of America.