HAPPY BLESSED NEW YEAR to you!

I took down the Christmas tree. Put all the ornaments up the attic,the tree deep in the woods where I hope it will give some creatures some warmth this winter. Moved my table back to the window and now put the Santa Hat up. It's always sad to put away the Christmas things. I will leave the nativity set up into February so I can enjoy that more. Wishing each of you a Wonderful, Joy filled with good health Year of 2013. God's blessings to each of you. Hugs to you,Diana

More Christmas..

Ruxin

Taco

Here's my dining room window. My Dad started my sister and I collecting these Studio 56 Dickins houses. He gave us one each year and he too has a collection of them. His number over 27. The poinsettia's are the ones from class. I put them up here to keep the kitties away from them as they are poisonous. However we looked and had both kittens in the village! ha ha. Then the poinsettias went way up! I've sketched a little more and did a wash today playing with a long brush. Hope you all are having a peaceful few days ! love,Diana

 ps. Our tree is shedding terribly! :)

Well,This is Christmas..

Family Party--they love to hunt and have over 7 White Tailed Deer with Hats..on their wall.

Taco

HI! Here's a few Christmas photos. Clay,my son got home with his two kittens. They've grown so much. We went to Dana and Carl's for one Christmas family party, John's family, the next night my Mom's for a Christmas party with my sister and her family,then Christmas Eve I made lasagna and more family for supper, Christmas morning was here with Mama(pictured with Clay) and Dad. Needless to say I enjoyed just sitting Christmas eve and sketching this poinsettia with whatever pens I could reach..It was a nice Christmas. To cherish it I need to slow it down so with coffee cup in hand and chocolate only in the freezer --yes I can find it easily! :) a few cookies here too, I'm thinking what do I want to paint now! How about you? love to each of you,Diana

I always read  Luke 2 from my Bible to my kids on Christmas Eve!! Blessings to you this Holiday!

House Finished ! Merry Christmas!!!

HI! I finished the house portrait! Just minutes ago. Now once they pick it up, I will zoom to the store to finish Christmas shopping. Holy Cow! The house is a wreck but I still have time. I do?? ha ha. My son is coming tonight,so that's good. We have family coming in tomorrow and Sunday. They won't be staying here. I may need a little egg nog in my coffee. Wishing each of you a wonderful Blessed Christmas and Holiday with much love! and tons of blessings for the new year.. love and hugs to each of  you! Diana

3 more cards, 2 packages wrapped and a ton on the house..

Hi, I've stopped for today. The top one is my latest.. My eyes are blurring so it's time to stop. I'll start in the morning. Tomorrow is all for finishing the house painting.

I'm going to keep working on the cards.. a few at a time. I don't have to see to do them ! ha ha..

 Where are those chocolate chip cookies??.. Let's all eat a cookie we deserve it. love to you, Diana

One Card Addressed and More House..

I've been painting on the house portrait. Had the Christmas music playing and even fixed a cup of hot chocolate. The fog has rolled in, it's thick as pea soup outside. I really enjoyed especially working on the tree to the right. When I was a little girl we had 2 of those trees in our yard too.

 I've gotten one Christmas card addressed. I think this card business is going to be painful.No, it's not hand painted.. ha ha. just out of the box.. I love receiving them.. but  :) talk to you soon, Diana

House Portrait Progress and Puppy News!!!

This is the house portrait progress. I laid in the sky and put in the background trees Friday. Today I've been too tired. Tomorrow, I will be working on it. I must finish this week. I'll show you as I go along.

Dare I say, Puppy news... I have ordered a yellow lab puppy from Shore fine labs, www.shorefinelabs.com I asked the owner/breeder,Kendra, to call me when anything happened.  She called and said Sarah, the mother yellow lab has started her cycle and she will soon mate with her yellow male. I've got my fingers crossed. She is local and I can visit when they are born.

I hope you have a peaceful evening. I've still got shopping for Christmas and baking.. oh my. I'm not going to think about it tonight. love,Diana