Ouray, Colorado

Last week, the family took a road trip to Ouray, Colorado. It was a six hour drive through winding roads and beautiful mountain views so it didn't feel very long at all.  The photo below shows us at just shy of three hours from our destination. Here are some views on our way there. We... Continue Reading →

Acrylic Painting of Couple In Rain

A year ago I came across a painting tutorial on Youtube of a couple in the rain and really wanted to attempt it but I didn't have the resources at the time.  I waited until I collected everything I needed and the courage to paint something of this size.  For me, it wasn't an easy... Continue Reading →

October Colors

Took these earlier this month and just really love the colors.  It had rained during the night, and as always, the rain makes everything more vibrant. Our Keeshond, Teddy, will be turning 4 years old on the 31st of this month.  Each year, I love her more and more.  She is great company and so... Continue Reading →

The Growing Maple

Earlier this week I was standing next to my oldest daughter and found myself really tilting my head up to look at her.  Suddenly it occurred to me that she had grown a few more inches!  She's 4 inches taller than me now. Speaking of growth, the maple has also grown, a  lot.  It's still... Continue Reading →

In the Yard

It's been raining for a few days now, although, it seems the sun has come up today.  The forecast for the week should be more rain and maybe even sleet on Mother's Day.  I actually love the rain and gray clouds.  It might feel gloomy and depressing but it makes the earth so rich and... Continue Reading →

The Rain

Last night the rain spoke to me slowly, saying, what joy to come falling out of the brisk cloud, to be happy again in a new way on the earth! That’s what it said as it dropped, smelling of iron, and vanished like a dream of the ocean into the branches and the grass below.... Continue Reading →

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