Taurus WIP
Decided to get going on the Taurus drawing. This is what I use to draw: sketching pencils, an erasure, two size pencil sharpener (for the larger pencils that don't fit in the electric sharpener), the sketchbook, music, and the electric sharpener.
An Awesome Leap
My daughter finished regional competitions this year. She is very passionate about dance and it shows. Here she is captured (by a professional) doing a leap.
Cistena Plum Bush
When we had the front lawn landscaped, we had a couple of cistena plum bushes put in. Then we bought a couple more later on and planted those ourselves. For some reason, those two died after a couple of years of pretty blossoms. I wonder what happened. They were planted in the same area as... Continue Reading →
Two Books I’m Awaiting to Read
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon was a book I read based on good reviews on Goodreads.com. I really had no idea what I was getting myself into because it was my first sci-fi dystopian fantasy with paranormal, but I ended up loving it. There's something about Samantha's writing that draws me to the characters... Continue Reading →
May Snow
I didn't believe we could get snow in the middle of May, but it happened. We planted four aspen trees a few days ago. I hope they make it. The peony was doing so well but now I'm worried.
say yes to: adventures. outdoors. fun.
I totally missed iNSD (international scrapbooking day) last weekend. I was able to download one freebie collaboration but that was it! The kit I used for the layout below wasn't free but I always purchase kits on sale. The weather has gotten so much nicer and I'm really excited about doing a ton of outdoor... Continue Reading →
Magenta Orchid
The magenta orchid in the master bath has bloomed.
First Magnolia Blooms
Last year the magnolia didn't bloom because of the late snow. She budded but was too weak to bloom. This year, she fought the snow.
Close Up
These days, it's been difficult to capture my youngest. I was really happy (and surprised) when she offered to pose for a few shots, but just as quickly, after the few shots, she ran off even as I begged for "just a couple more!" Oh well. I'm happy to have gotten this shot.
From My Corner of the Universe 