I used to think of the "snowball effect" as the crazy time post-Thanksgiving through New Years Day. But this year I've been "snowballing" since the first of November and, as I look at my calendar, I don't expect it to end until the end of January. Let me say that this is not a complaint, it is a appreciation of a full life!
November started with two trips to the Oregon Coast. We enjoyed the music of the Newport Symphony and the company of relatives. Then in a quick turnaround we spent a couple of days in Yachats with our Alabama friends, Adrienne and Russell, who became engaged while there.
We raced back to Eugene to attend the opening of the current show at the David Joyce Gallery, where my painting "The Nineteen Percent" is hanging.
We just settled back into our home and studio for a few days before it was time to fly to Gilbert, AZ to have a week in the sun and celebrate Thanksgiving with our younger daughter and her family. We were delighted that my sister, Janice, traveled with us. Here is a photo journal of our trip.
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| Before Thanksgiving, Marin and I painted a chalkboard on her bedroom wall. Here she is prepared to run the sander. |
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| Auntie J. enjoying the lively kids. |
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| Our hosts, Rachel and Josh. |
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| Hannah now has 2 more missing teeth--she's a Jack-o-lantern! |
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| Noah is a meat guy! |
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| The fancy "turkey" tray Rachel and Janice put together. |
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We were lucky to meet so many of the Carter's friends--
they hosted 25 family members and friends for Thanksgiving dinner. |
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| And, of course, a little pool time. |
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| I talked the kids into some photo shoots for future night sky paintings. |
Art News:
I received the good news that "Will She Be Allowed" will be hanging in the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Eugene, OR as part of the WSO Spring 2017 Exhibition.
I also have this award sticker from Artist's Magazine for having a painting selected as a finalist in the animal/wildlife division. The painting I entered was "Herons' Winter Dreams."
And now we've moved into the December Christmas tree hunt which only required 4-wheel drive and chains. I am ever thankful that I found this Yankee on the East Coast and coaxed him to the West.
November started with two trips to the Oregon Coast. We enjoyed the music of the Newport Symphony and the company of relatives. Then in a quick turnaround we spent a couple of days in Yachats with our Alabama friends, Adrienne and Russell, who became engaged while there.
2 comments:
I enjoy watching you fill your life to the brim with family, friends and art. Your friendship is such a gift to me! Congratulations on all your achievements this year, and Merry Christmas! xoxo Ruth
Thank you, Ruth. I cherish our friendship, too.
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