Sun, ocean, music, and my love = happiness

view from the car on our way into the park

Went to the beach, listened to music with my iPod while soaking up the sun, and even got David out into the water! Woot! The ocean was so calm and beautifully colored. The awesome nature of God is seen so clearly there.

Now, on to work!

Quick and short:

My loving husband took me to the beach for just a few minutes late this afternoon. He knows that I am nearest to the heart of God while there. And, yes, this goofy old woman you see here is a good picture of how it makes me feel.

I talked to my dad - my mom is improving and he feels she may be coming home soon. But, while on the phone with him, my sister-in-law tried to call (I know she must have been at the nursing home with my mom) so I could talk with my mother. I couldn't hang up on my dad to talk with my mom, so I missed talking with her. Maybe tomorrow?

Celebrate!

A couple of months ago I began a collage project that has been progressing s-l-o-w-l-y...but that's not been a bad thing this time. I've enjoyed the time of walking by it and spending time just thinking it over. I've never done a collage and have finally given myself the freedom to DO it - maybe the technique is wrong, but if I don't do something it will never get done. Anyway, it's a work that includes my favorite things. This is the beginning of it. Don't judge it harshly because it's no where near completed, but I'm fairly pleased thus far.



To the left is Frida (of course!) and beneath that is a brochure front from St Augustine's art community. Below that - a champagne label. I do love champagne. I don't get it often, but it's my favorite beverage. Of course, in the center is family, my sons, parents, and husband. At the top right is a scroll work of paper to represent the ocean and in the middle of it (tiny) I've put a picture of myself because if no one else in my family loves that incredible part of nature that God made, I do! I'll be adding Henley and our beloved Ellie. Then, maybe some words...can't decide yet.

I need to define the areas and am thinking along the lines of washes of color, but I'm not sure how to go about that.