Yesterday was a nice day, we decided to take a drive and then a long walk. We have today and tomorrow left now and then 5 months to go. That’s really not so bad, we’ve got 13 down! It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long.

I spent a couple of hours lastnight scanning Mark’s portrait (24×36) on my flatbed (8 1/2 x 11). I was a little frustrated with how the digital pic was representing the painting, it looks more like this (on my monitor):

I changed all of the auction images too.

Here are a few shots of our day yesterday. Purdyful.

Caitybug spotted this bugger on a tree. HOW? How do you see a bug that looks like a leaf on a tree, and know it’s a bug? Kids.

As much as I want to be in awe of Fall’s majesty, I know what follows. Still, I appreciate the changing colors as best I can, until they get dead. :P~

Now this is what I’m talkin’ about! One great big blue heron to go. What a beaut!!! I wish I woulda had that super zoom lens! Well, if Mark’s portrait sells for a million bucks, I’ll go get a reeeeeeally great camera first thing. 😉

Have a good one, I’ll be off enjoying the day with the Mister and our ducklings.
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Mark is so excited to see the first frost of the season this morning. I, however, am not. LOL! I will have to rake, shovel, and freeze in general for the next several months until his final return. Bah!

Looks like a mountain or something, huh? It’s a creeping charlie leaf in our backyard. About the size of a clover leaf. I love my camera. 😀

Changed the blog again, I just removed the interior scrollbars. Better?

I will begin painting on cam in about an hour (10AM CST), and will update again when I start! 🙂

Ssh don’t tell anyone else, but I changed my blog again. hehe!

I hope this is easier for you guys, I received some feedback that scrolling the outside frame to get further down on the inside frame was frustrating – and I have to admit I was frustrated too! So voila, shrunk it down, now hopefully you will not be having to do that! 🙂 Ok ok I’m going to go paint now!

P.S. That’s another zoo pic from yesterday’s trip. They were talking to eachother!

Here’s a webcam link to keep an eye on Mount St. Helen. I really hope that folks are moving away from the potential danger there, the last eruption left ash and gook in a 100 mile radius from what I’ve read.

We went to the zoo today, I have some fabulous pics, for now I just want to share one very fun one. Hope it makes you giggle!

This guy came right up and pressed his face into the plexiglass at me! 😀

Have a great night!

Gotta love that ten-second timer!!!

What a great week this has been!!!

No pics for you at the moment, sorry. It’s too early and I know nobody wants to see me in my new fancy Victory North Iraq baseball cap. 😉

I made a “teenie” revision to my blog layout, could you tell? You likey the new style? I just love letting my brain get lost in html code, hehe. I’m really getting the hang of this CSS-thang too, so once I revamp the blog a few more times I’ll be able to dig into the site layout (again, lol) and get it the way I really want it! Chant with me… “PHP! PHP! PHP!” (Erikie you know what I’m talking about!)

I am going to work on my order info page today. I swear. Really I am. I will link you when I’m finished, so no peeking! I’m going to have a very cool surprise for everyone too, just in time for Christmas portrait orders! (Was that enough of a hint?)

Ok enough of the procrastinating, I’ve gotta get on the ball!

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE! Enjoy!
xoxoxoxoxo

p.s. I’m still procrastinating, but we’ve been productive! Here’s a piccy for you!!! 😀

Mark spoke to Caitlin’s classroom this afternoon. The kids are so curious!

I have been painting today, too. 😉

Just hanging out today, having a little fun with the sidewalk chalk! Poor Jay, “what do you mean I can’t drive on it, Mom??” hehe! 😉

Today’s photo brought to you by Wahl Clippers and Caitlin’s Outdoor Beauty Shop.