Week 44

“Always remember, it’s simply not an adventure worth telling if there aren’t any dragons.”

― Sarah Ban Breathnach

Replace dragons with dinosaurs. It is the holiday season. I'm not saying the holidays are dragons or dinosaurs, but this time of year is a lot. I hope to be caught up here before the end of the year. 

In case I forget...

Happy HallweenBirthdayThanksgivingBirthdayChristmasAnniversaryNewYear!!

And away we go!

She was done with her dinner and ready to get her costume on

and go trick-or-treating.

Must have some candy before we head out. Right?

"Clark" corralling the kiddos.

Fierce Dilophosaurus

Adorable Minnie!

We tried. They were already hoped up on candy.

Bring on the storms. Thankfully it waiting until after Halloween.

Waiting at a stop light. I love this trestle.

I could practice this all day long.

Ready to roast, then puree for Southwest Chicken Soup.

Week 43

"To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, 

is a way to make your soul grow. 

So do it."

~ Kurt Vonnegut

I was so surprised and giddy by all the goodies I received with the watercolor set that

I ordered from Josie Lewis Art. EVERYTHING Rainbow!!

Couldn't wait to try out these beauties.

My experiment failed, but the colors are pretty Note; kosher salt does not work for this project. 

Also, I had too much water on my brush. 

She is electrifying!

Hey there, cutie!

Purple ball-type Dahlia.

A Trader Joe's bouquet in the morning light.

First costume of the night - Sulky Spiderman. 

Second costume for the block party - Fiesty Dilophosaurus.

Mamma Snake plant and her third offspring.

Week 33

I'm so behind here, I almost can't remember this whole week. 

I'm enjoying the new Tuesday and Friday morning routine with Miss Paisley.

I saw the most fantastic rainbow mass as I was driving north on AZ 17 and into the monsoon. 

I flew to Arizona on Sunday to visit Mom. I have to say, flying is it used to be so fun, then it got tedious, and now it is downright awful. 

I love summer fruit - especially these delicious slices.

Got out my watercolor supplies for some quick fun.

August sky.

Found these poster paint sticks at Marshall's. Fun!

Splish, splash on a Friday morning.

My plane. Almost three hours late. Made for an unnecessarily long day.

Don't get me started on their incompetence. 

Phoenix International Raceway, from the window seat, of course.

We drove our 1988 Ramcharger onto this track many years ago.

This. Had my flight been on time, I would not have had to drive into this scary beast. 

Thanks for the extra dose of anxiety SWA.

Thankfully it cleared up as I drove north and I got to see all that gorgeous sky.

333/365

 

Today...

I tried an experiment with watercolor, spray adhesive, and a stencil. 

I know, always with the rainbows. I've said before that rainbow is my favorite color, and it's partly because I can't pick one or two colors. 

In this case, indecision makes pretty art.

I think I went a little too heavy on the paint here. I'll have to try going lighter on the paint thickness...and the adhesive. Whew.

316/365

Today...

I meditated, also known as painting. 

 

307/365

Today...

The anxiety is ramping up.

Trying to take some mental breaks.

And then the universe lobs another salvo right before this election.

So, I chant to myself, on repeat...

We have a home.

We have all that we need.

We have savings.

We have plenty of food.

We have our health.

We have our beautiful family.

We have each other.

 

300/365

Today...

Started rough. Sleep eludes me. I'm blaming it on the windstorm.

I was having trouble focusing, and I was super cranky. So glad I was by myself.

I decided to go for a walk to clear my head, and it helped. I just now realized it got rid of the headache.

I then decided I needed to play with some watercolor paint. By the time I had painted 17 pumpkins (the first 11 sucked,) I felt much better. 

I was then able to take care of business and chores and all the necessary things in a much better mood. 

 

271/365

Today...

Sunday.

Coffee.

Reading in the morning.

Getting all the laundry done.

Editing photos for a project.

Talking to my Melissa and my CynCyn.

Playing with liquid watercolors and making messy art.

Watching Andre Iguodala and the Miami Heat win their Conference finals.

New recipe - Sizzling pork Greek salad

 

269/365

Today...

My morning walk.

Listening to a Brene Brown podcast.

Jacket weather.

Sunshine.

Watching a Great Egret and a Snowy Egret forage together. 

A quick trip to the grocery store.

Seeing my Jesse for a few minutes this afternoon. 

Miss Bailee will be our guest for a few days.

Playing with my watercolor paints. Making messes.

Watching Andre Iguodala playing for the Miami Heat.

Spaghetti and wine for dinner.

 

260/365

Today...

After the clouds cleared, we had blue sky and sunshine all day!

I was surprised by how crisp and clear it looked outside. 

Melissa called and we talked for two hours.

CynCyn and I went for a walk around the neighborhood.

We ran into Jim and chatted for a few minutes. 

Edited photos and made a gallery for Paisley on my website.

Sat out back and checked in with my Sister.

Started straightening my art supplies and ended up painting.

Listening to Elton John.

Takeout for dinner.

Mike is putting together my new kitchen cart.

Talked to my Jesse for a bit tonight.

247/365

Today...

Cool fall-like morning.

My Sister checking in.

Paleo waffles with banana and sausage for breakfast.

Listening to all the music while cleaning.

Oven and stove done.

More windows done.

Floor mopped, even if it doesn't look like it.

Painting, drawing, coloring, and editing photos.

A trip to Dick's Sporting Goods with Mike.

Hot dogs for dinner.

237/365

Today...

Eight whole hours of sleep.

Air conditioning.

Getting my hair done.

Listening to Train.

Painting.

The smoke clearing out. We could see blue sky and clouds.

My eye feeling better.

Medical benefits.

Crispy Spicey Turkey with lemon and herb riced cauliflower for dinner.

235/365

Today...

Saturday.

My Julie texting me this morning.

Coffee.

Jesse and Logan spending the morning with us.

Logan helping Papa feed the birds. 

Robin stopping by with his new travel trailer and giving me a tour.

Mike and Jesse helping him with the towing hook-up stuff.

Taking a drive to pick up another Kayak - a purple one for me.

Group texts with my girls.

Watercolor.

Getting my 'Nasty Woman' stickers in the mail.

Checking in with my Sister.

Leftovers for dinner.

Listening to Rumors by Fleetwood Mac

149/365

Today...

Coffee and watering my garden. And Miss Cleo.

A little cooler today.

A conversation with Jesse. Hoping I can help him with stuff.

Neighbors that offer to help, just because. Priceless. 

Getting chores done. 

Talking to my Sister.

Editing photos.

Watercolor painting/meditating.

Tuna sandwiches for dinner because the A/C is broken. 

137/365

Today...
Saturday.
Sunshine.
Watercolor practice.
A trip to Lowes with Husband.
Lunch on the patio.
Old fence sections being replaced by new ones by Husband.
Watching three hawks in the neighbor's sycamore.
Taking pictures, editing, learning, and sharing.
Talking to my Son, in person, 6 plus feet apart.
Hot dogs for an easy dinner.
Fresh strawberries for dessert.

Practice, practice, practice

93/365

Today...
Getting out of the house to take Miss Cleo to her veterinary appointment.
The precautions the staff are taking in the wake of this Pandemic.
Chatting with my Sister.
Another 100% on an accounting quiz.
Sitting in the backyard listening to the birds and the slight rustling of leaves on the trees while soaking up the warm sunshine.
Catching up with my Momma.
Playing with watercolors in my backyard office.
Cocktails with Hubs.

A day at the office

71/365

Today...
Getting Mr. LMT to go to preschool this morning.
Checking on my Princess and her Princess.
Catching up on my Momma.
Having lunch with LMT on the patio. He requested vegetables.
Spending three hours on the phone with my Bestie.
A quick call to my Sister.
Takeout for dinner.

Remember to wash your hands.

36/365

Today...
Mr. LMT visiting me today
Sunshine and warmer weather
A little fun shopping
Getting in a catnap this afternoon
A mini photo shoot
Dinner with all my boys

Diane Tibbetts Photography

22/365

Today...
Clouds and Sun
Breakfast and lunch with #3 (aka Mr. LMT, 3rd grandchild)
It was picture day at his preschool
Talked to ALL my girls
Watercolor practice
Getting takeout for dinner

Diane Tibbetts Photography