Days Off

It has really been beautiful these last few days.. 63 this morning 81 with a very nice breeze blowing through the house now.. we are so lucky to be here...
I have had the last two days off and of course I have spent it Painting, only difference is this time I am painting for me...Yeah! I have just finished one ,of my old lean to greenhouse, which has really made me miss it... many good times have been spent playing in the dirt out there....We lost it during tropical storm Debby and though I had not spent a lot of time recently there, I still loved it and miss it....
I happened to walk out to the car at dusk on Saturday night and was thrill to see the full moon peeking out from behind the trees...Wow.... What a sight...
and  then on a different note Wy wanted a picture of Beyonce looking in the front window from where she sands on the front porch... so I tried...
I have been meaning to paint a whole series of the Ragg compound and as the old buildings are dropping like fly's it seems I have finally gotten a good start and will post more as we go... It's midweek already and there is only one more day in this month... Unreal... hope the best for all in finishing the week and month out...
Bye for now....

The Seasons

Ah Saturday, My favorite day... I got to meet Linda for breakfast this morning and have really been missing our breakfast club....
Look what happened in my yard yesterday...
What season is it anyway???
The last two weeks we have been in the high 70's with 50's at night and man did our yard pop out like the Spring time... and now they are talking about a mid week cold front..I am so Happy to have had a taste of nice weather before the unyielding heat comes back at us... Thank You ,Thank You for it being so nice while family was home too....
I am still not up to snuff ,but am back to work and keeping busy.. Tomorrow is Pet Portrait day at P.W.A.T. and we have a full house with a waiting list..That's a first for us and we are happy as a pig in mud about that...
The boy is now walking on his own a bit at a time and I just wish Jenn felt a little better to be able to enjoy his exploration, getting into everything,and climbing... feel better quick because this is the fun stuff for both of you guys....
 I Just wanted to add the picture of the dogs snuggling on the couch..that doesn't happen often.. at least I don't get it on film often..
Anyway..Have a great weekend all!!!!!

IT Went Too Fast...

How can this be the last day of the visit???
Where does the time go when it's good times you are having??? and
How long before we will see each other again????
The End is the hardest part of the trip....at least for all of us it is...
I have not written because, busy and having fun, and this last week not feeling up to par but now on a z-pak and will be better in no time...It's the first time since I have worked at P.W.A.T. that I had to call in sick... Bummer.... The Boss,Marvin Gay was very good about it.. Thank You Marvin....
Ja , the middle, left to go back to Cali..last week and is missed.. and may soon be moving a bit nearer home, which we will be very happy about....
May you line the way with angels as the family takes the the air for the long ride home... travel safe and you will be missed...
It has been a really great visit and we can't wait to plan the next one sooner then later,I hope...
Love you guys....
So many pictures taken, so little space to fit them, now how to choose???
Sure hope all of you have had as good a two weeks as we have, but I can not believe it's the 20th of January already...
 I will try to write again before the rest of the month gets by us...mean while have a good one...

Jenn,Andy and Aidan are in the House

We are all so excited to have the family back together again....
so great to see you out of towners home a last, if only for a bit...
The night before our second Christmas went very well and we are all fat and sassy now in our new P.J.s....Thank You Grand Pa Angelo for the best Strobolli ever...
baby boy is so big,we will soon not be able to put the baby in front of that nic name...
[One going on ten]... Took his first few steps this week... Saying  Hi!
today we do the stocking and gift thing all over again and I am so looking forward to the reactions of everyone .. Small but hopefully good gifts...
Lots of good food and good company ...
I had last night off from work ,but they had 60 people signed up for the Tampa painting... very good Tampa!!!!! sorry I missed that, but glad to be with family....
I included the picture I painted for Wy ,of the view looking down our lane..
I think he was pleased ,as was I...
 well, Hope ya'll have a great week..
.meet you back here soon...