Illustration Friday - Old Fashioned

If it weren't for that good old-fashioned day dreaming

Clementine would have never lost the dog...

Creative Tuesdays - Taking Flight

Esmerelda's favorite time of year

....was almost here...

she was taking flight with her cat, Midnight,

preparing to paint the town black....

Come join the fun over at Creative Tuesdays....

let's see where your imagination can take you...

with a simple word.

see you there...

Sunday Sketches - Never Give Up

Sometimes we may feel like,

 what's all of the struggle for....?

but, a little voice says keep going...and never give up...

 Olivia just couldn't seem to get the hang of cursive writing....

This is my Sunday Sketch, for more fun sketches and artwork,

hop over to The Blue Chair Diary, here

See you there!

Guess Who I Got to Meet?

I was so very excited

when I got the chance to meet the wonderful

and oh so talented illustrator Vanessa Brantley Newton

last night at Borders Books on Park Avenue in NYC.

She was there along with the author, Tori Spelling,

to sign copies of her new book,

 "Presenting Tallulah"

It was so great to meet someone whose work I admire so much.

I love her illustration style, it's so cheerful and whimsical, take a peek here.

 Vanessa was so very gracious and full of joy, too....Just like her illustrations! 

She took the time to sign 3 copies of the book for my little girls (which they loved, btw)

and one I will be donating to our school.

Really, thanks so very much Vanessa, your were such a JOY!

It was such a pleasure to meet you!

Best of luck with Tallulah....

little kids of all ages will adore this book - add it to your collection, today!

Illustration Friday - Acrobat

Introducing....Ellie the acrobat!

Whenever Ellie spotted a tree,

up she would go for a spin and a flip!

Sunday Sketches - Tales from the Bus

Tales from the Kindergarten Bus...

Beep, Beep..."Here comes the bus," they yelled

1. They play the radio mommy!

2. The bus driver goes fast

3. We pass my friend's house

4. They yell at each other!

(she refers to all of her new classmates, as THEM)

She actually said this week,

Mommy, one of THEM threw up...like we are sending her to school with the aliens....lol

I never had to take the bus, we always walked to school back in the 70s.

But my daughter just loves taking the bus and always has a story about the day's trip.

So, did you ever take the bus?

This is my entry for Sunday Sketches,

come join the fun and see all of the sketches

my wonderful artist friends have posted over at

The Blue Chair Diary....here

Happy Weekend to YOU!

Friday Thought...

"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do.
But to hold it together when everyone else
would understand if you fell apart,
that's true strength."

- anonymous

Like the sunflower, we are all strong, powerful and beautiful....

 

Creative Tuesdays - Birthday

Happy Birthday to the BIG cheese

and

It's My Party and I'll Cry if I want to....

I colored in this sketch of my daughter,

using my new Prisma markers. You can find the original sketch and story, here

They are fun but the colors are so much stronger than the watercolors and colored pencils I use.

I have to get used to it.

So a big Happy Birthday post for Creative Tuesdays.

Come join the fun at Mr. Toast's blog....

you really will have a good time, there!

Sunday Sketches - Maxwell

Max had an idea....

He would write her a love letter

3 simple words....

This is my Sunday Sketch. It's a little character that came to me this week.

Young love....do remember that wonderful feeling?

Well, here at my house, we've gotten a few love "notes" this week....

simply adorable...I know my daughter will treasure them when she's older some day!

For more Sunday Sketches, please visit Sophia, at The Blue Chair Diary, here...

Happy Sunday to all my SS friends! 

Never Forget

 Life is fragile and uncertain, make the most of every day.

To all of those we loved and lost we will never forget you.

This picture was taken in September 2000.

Illustration Friday - Proverb

Don't Cry Over Spilt Milk....

no amount of tears from kitty will help bring back her milk...

in other words...don't wory about events that

have already happened and cannot be changed...

Illustration Friday - Dessert

"Who drank the last of my milk", screamed Bea

Now, what fun is dessert, without milk?

Sunday Sketches - It's My Party

It's My Party and I'll Cry if I want to...Cry if I want to!

Well, last night was the big Movie Party for my daughter's 8th Birthday, remember the invitation?
Well, It started off with a bang, but ended with a tear or two...
Too much excitement for the little ladies I suspect....
But all in all a FABULOUS Time!
This is my Sunday Sketch for the week over at Sophia's Blog, The Blue Chair Diary...
come take a peek at all of the fabulous artwork...why don't you think about joining in sometime?

Taken by our very own Paparazzi....
The Stillufsen's... Hollywood Style...

Music Sets You Free

....MUSIC...

isn't it amazing where a song can take you?

I love driving in my car singing my heart out to my favorite songs!

PS. We Made It...through the first day

Ilustration Friday - Immovable

Madeline stood immovable on the school's front lawn....

we've got school on our mind this week,....hence the quick entry for Illustration Friday.

 Tomorrow is the first day for my girls. We're quite busy around here.

My youngest is starting kindergarten,

 and was the inspiration for Madeline....wish us luck!