I know, I know...

...the to-do list.
But I had to see her in color. :)
Find her here.

It's not that I'm feeling bashful.

Just haven't had much to say.
Been busy getting the kids back to school and celebrating Mike's birthday.
And doin' a little bit of sketching.
New Sugar Nellie art is at the top of my to-do list, but after that I hope to have some things to offer.
I'll let you know as soon as I do.

IF - Atmosphere

I'm starting to feel it in the air. Won't be long now. :0

I believe...

...I spoke too soon when I said I'd be able to have a mini-update this week.
I don't think two paintings can count as an update, not even a mini one.

I maybe coulda done it. But then my Stampington package arrived. They were having a sale on back issues. Maybe still are.
I ordered 5.
Anyway they came yesterday. Everything after that is a blur. ;)



So yeah, I'm going to go to the post office, then to the grocery store. After that I'll probably cut the grass.
And then I'll list these two girls, in my usual, unorganized, "oh here's these" manner.
I should have known better. :)
(if i had to guess i'd say sometime after 2)

Of Course

Hoping to have a little shop update some time next week.
I may be very little, as this is all I have so far. :)
I'll keep you posted.

IF - Star Gazing

What I'm working on...

"Three Little Birds"
...as in the Bob Marley song. I had no idea that's what is was called until I got the request.
Still need to add the text: " 'every little thing is gonna be alright" and maybe some crackle or at least a bit of distressing.
It's a little boring as is.

I've just been catching up around the house the last few days since I did decide to head down to VA with the family on Saturday.
Aaron put on a good show right up until the minute he came down with some severe heartburn. He tried to power through but eventually had to call it a night half way into his second set. He felt really bad, but everyone was very understanding.

Did I mention that Flyght was recently in the recording studio. A real one this time. (not like the one Gorilla music provided. Boo!)
They recorded a demo with 4 original songs and it sounds great. It's my current favorite thing to listen to. It's been sent off to be mastered and will be available on Sept. 4th (hopefully) when they are one of the opening bands for Fuel at the South Park Rib Festival.

Josh had his high school orientation last night. Yep, he's a freshman this year and Eli's a senior. I can hardly believe it.
Besides that the only other thing of interest around here is the oppressive heat. Makes it hard to function.

Oh yeah, and our appliance guy was able to save the fridge. Thanks, Ray! You saved us a bundle!

Keep cool eveyone and have fun at Kennywood Lou! (lou=eli) :)

Yeesh!

I had a way harder time getting back into the swing of things than I thought I would.
But finally I've got a new painting to share. Oddly enough, it didn't come from any of my lake sketches, but I do hope you like her.

I've named this painting "Charmed" and she will be showing up in my etsy shop within the hour.


That whole flu thing I thought I was getting over on Monday reared it's ugly head again on Wednesday. Stayed in bed most of the day and accomplished absolutely nothing.

I woke up in a bit of a panic this morning, realizing that our cobra payments are going to triple next month. I was thinking we had another month to prepare, but no. With no full time job in sight for Mike, I guess we are going to have to look for alternative insurance because $1200 a month just seems crazy. All this at the time Eli should be getting his braces on in preparation for next years jaw surgery. We really don't want to put it off again.



Also I think the fridge is on the verge of death. Threw out another gallon of milk this morning. Yes, we haven't been drinking as much, but it's feeling a bit warm in there to me. Must investigate that further today before we lose any more food.

So those are today's worries. Also trying to decide whether to make the trip to VA with Aaron, Taylor, and Mike in the morning.
Aaron's doing a solo show at his Uncle Mark's restaurant tomorrow night. I hate to miss it, but someone needs to stay home with Ruca and I do hate that 4 hour ride. We'll see.

Anyway, that's what's on my mind, and on my desk, and soon to be in my shop. :)
Happy FRiday! Hope it's worry-free.

And just like that...

Poof! It was over.

Vacation week just flew by!

We had a wonderful time, but of course it's nice to be home.
We got back Saturday and I am only now getting a chance to catch up.
There are emails to answer, prints to print, and I was sick all day yesterday.:(
Still waiting for my cold medicine to wear off to know how I really feel today.
We had big fun, but it's good to be home.
Didn't sketch as much as I thought I might.

I started out okay. Even forced myself to work in my brand new sketchbook.
But it's so intimidating with it's fresh white pages.
I just hate to mess them up, so before long it was back to my old notebooks.


And even then I didn't get much on paper.
The rocking of the dock, the warm sun, and, yes, maybe a few too many mango coladas have a way of forcing you to doze off.

Okay, back to work.
More pictures soon. :)