I always give thought to the first photo in a post.
For this one I chose my daughter, Amber.
She had just had her hair done and is ready for their family summer vacation.....this year to Hawaii!
I had set out my art table a fewdays ago and on Saturday I finally picked up my paint brush and highlighted - or embellished- the Green Santa canvas. I may still do more later on this one. For this year's Santa, I may paint it early enough to have canvas prints made and then embellish them before gifting.
It's good to learn something new.
Sam's Cowboy Santa is coming along......
I gifted him a rough version and will finish this one up before June is over.
I'm lookingforward to Christmas in July when I will select this year's Santa and start working on him.
Today was a bit of a stressful morning as I searched for the truck keys.
In due time I found them and we proceeded to load up the truck for our week in the country.
I love it when we get to the country roads!
Acres and acres of corn on our way to the ranch.
Wildflowers are blooming!
Louis Dean had already unloaded the things we bought at Walmart on our way in.
Plus we brought citrenella and cut flowers from home.
I love to see father and son together!
And I rejoice in their good relationship.
Dean is always on the look out for his dad and he makes sure our camper is in good shape.
He came down when it last rained to investigate the leaking in the pull out area and found the problem.
We are so grateful for this peaceful place to get away and rest and recover from routine life.
Candles are lit.
Things are all put into place.
Louis Dean has a campfire burning and I shall go out with a glass of wine and join him.
It's good to be back in the country!
9 comments:
My favorite is still the Green Santa. So beautiful, and your detail is amazing. I hope you have a great week in the country!
Hi Linda. It's so good to have a special place to relax! Glad you can go to the country so often. Enjoy your time there. See you again soon!
Enjoy your time!
Deanna Rabe
Your paintings are delightful.
Enjoy your time in the country. Sounds relaxing and peaceful.
What a blessing that country retreat is. Enjoy your stay.
Love your green Santa.
Amber lightened her hair - I like it. Gee they are ALL going to Hawaii - nice.
So does Dean's son own the farm you go to visit.
I hope you have a good time.
Have a restful and enjoyable time at the Ranch. Continued prayers for you and LD. I love the "fire-gazing" and all of your candles.
Love seeing Dad and Son enjoying their time together.
(((hugs)))
Sue
Welcome Home to your country home.. Dean looks so happy, so does LD. yikes on the keys... glad you found them.
I read the first 12 chapters of your story, have bookmarked 12 through 17 to read later. the last 3 months have been crazy and the past 9 weeks bob has not walked. I just do not have time to read but I will read them.
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