Rituals

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Sitting down for a cup of hot tea is one of life's simple pleasures, isn't it? I love daily rituals.

We have been traveling a bit, so I have fallen behind on my blogging. I'm looking forward to getting back in the groove.  I hope you are doing well and staying warm.

Blessings

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Seeing one year draw to a close and a new one begin always leaves me feeling introspective. 2013 was a bittersweet year for our family, but our blessings were abundant. For me, you're among those blessings, and I am very thankful. I appreciate your kind encouragement and look forward to seeing all 2014 brings.

Wishing you a very blessed and happy 2014!

It's a girl!

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When my sweet niece, Hailey, was born, her parents gave everyone a box of chocolates. The pink ribbon and the tiny gold, baby carriage announced the arrival of their new little girl. Now, I am not terribly sentimental about material things, but when it comes to my nieces and nephews, I totally am.  I love to save all of their little trinkets, but it is my auntly duty, right? I think so!

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend! Stay warm!

Garlic Squared

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Well, the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, life is getting back to normal and it is time to get back to work, right?

I've been practicing painting garlic again. And I reworked my previous garlic painting. I almost never work on a painting after the initial session, but for some reason, I couldn't stop myself with this one. I think that I like it better now, and I hope you do, too.

I hope your week is off to a great beginning! Happy painting!

Happy Thanksgiving from Texas!

We've enjoyed a snowy pre-Thanksgiving week. I couldn't resist riding along with my sweet husband to feed the calves and, well, to play in the snow!

The snow has almost all melted now, and it is beautiful out.  And I am feeling very thankful for my family and my friends. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

See you soon.

Homework

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You know those paintings that just seem to paint themselves?  Well, this wasn't one of those!  I am not sure why I struggled so with this little painting yesterday, but I did.  I finally just called it quits after about 4 hours. Today is a new day, though.  And I am looking forward to getting back in the studio. Life is good.

I hope you're having a great Sunday!  Happy painting!

Local Color: Persimmon Square

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It is cotton harvest time on the ranch, and I couldn't resist picking a few of the bolls for painting.

I hope you are enjoying a wonderful week and the lovely colors of fall.