Happy Mothers Day

 Happy Mothers day to all my beautiful friends out there who are mommies, you all amaze me.
But let's not forget the unsung mommies out there as well, you know who you are...
the nurturers, slaves, doters and care-takers of the wordless and furry (and just as precious)...
Happy Mama's Day to all of my fellow fur-baby mommies, cause your important today too.

 



 And of course I wish a big Happy Mothers Day to my own awesome Mom, one of my best friends.

Thank you for never trying to be anything that you weren't,
seeing you do that has given me the strength & freedom to always be true to my own self
& thank you for always loving me just as I am.
LOVE you Mom, oh so very very much.

Happy Birthday to my MOM

My mom is awesome.

 

She's sweet and giving, she's funny and caring, she is super duper tough.

She taught me that 'patience is a virtue' and to find joy in the simple things in your life.

 

She is an amazing cook and baker...she always smells really good...she wears really cool clothes.

She loves reading and movies and music

and I think in her next life she just may be a private eye detective, ha ha.

 

 

...She is so many things to me and I simply can't imagine having any other mom.

 

Today is her 62nd birthday,

isn't she looking great (she says it's really good face cream) ha ha.

 

Happy Birthday mom

we love love love you so very much.

Happy Birthday To My Mom

I am going to show you an old illustration of mine today...Her name is...

"Miss Penelope Posy"

(she is the character of a story I have kicking around in my noggin)

I am showing you this illustration because I know that she is

one of my moms favourites.

and today is my awesome mom's BIRTHDAY...YAYYYYY...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM...

I

LOVE

LOVE

LOVE

YOU

We all do...

XXXOOO Me & Jonathan & Ella Luna & Roo & Jinny & Jaks XXXOOO

(Psst...Only a few more days to enter your name for my original birdie giveaway)

Art By The Bay Gallery Exhibition

Hi everyone...I've missed my blog and posting over the last week...but now things are calmer, our little 'stay-cation' somewhat beings...and I have time and lots to catch yous up on...firstly being the juried gallery exhibition called "Art By The Bay" which I am currently in at the Dufresne Gallery, a little gem of a gallery somewhat hidden in the sweet town of Callander. Here are the two pieces I put into the show..."Weather Patterns", an older coloured pencil... ...and "State of Mind", a newer coloured pencil...both in beautiful frames that my honey made for me, thanks Jonathan, your a life saver.

The exhibition opening was two Saturdays ago and the turn out was good and the exhibition wonderful in my opinion. Every piece in the show was strong and it is an excellent representation of some of the local talent. I thought I'd share a few shots...

...and here's me with my mom outside of the gallery... ...and my honey with my mom...two people I can always count on for support.

Well that's all for today...more in a day or two. Thanks for popping in and again I am sorry for being away so long...but I am back and though still pooped, the creative spirit flows strongly and surely...Be Well all and Happy Creating...

Happy Birthday Mom

Today is good and special day because it's my wonderful mom's birthday...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM, We love you OHHHHH SOOOOO MUCH:D XOXOXOXO....

I chose this photograph today for my mom's day, because in it I see loveliness and warmth and coziness, and comfy-ness (I know that's not a word but I don't care), and sweetness and beauty...all things that remind me of my mom, all things that my dearest mom possesses and all things that she imparts to those around her.

Have a wonderful day mom, we'll see you tonight...Love Love Love with Big Elephant Hugs, Mandy and Jonathan and Ella-Luna and Roo and Hazel and Jin and even the 2 goldfish too:D XO.

Who Could Resist

Who can resist a new pup...especially one as cute as this one, ha ha. I was glad to spend another day over at my mom's this week...I was happy to spend the day with this cute little fur person and I gladly babysat for abit so my mom could go out for some errands.

...and I was happy to enjoy my mom's company and good conversation and of course our always delicious lunches together...today it was a beautiful spinach and sauteed mushroom salad with baby tomatoes, poppy seeds and fresh Parmesan made by my mom...and a yummy black bean soup made by moi....

As we ate lunch, Maggie decided she was safer up on the counter, out of reach of little doggie paws...her look of annoyance is undeniable, ha ha but the two are slowly getting to know one another and getting along better than anticipated.

...after lunch we decided a little bit of dessert was in order...a teeny-weeny slice of strawberry cheesecake, fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate and peach teas were in order...

...and Missie, forever the black blur, ha ha...waited patiently as we finished up our feast...

It was a lovely day and I am glad to be back on track with my weekly visit with my mom. I usually get a good amount of work done there as well...

...but today wasn't so successful as Missie would lounge on my sketchbook or steal my pencil, and well just wanted to play and I can't resist saying no to her adorable sweet little self....

...though I did manage to get my 4th paper cut design sketched out (so keep your eyes open for those soon hopefully)....and this, in simple and sweet images was how I spent my Wednesday. Charmed for sure and exhausted most defiantly as our Ella Luna is 'nesting' and only let us get about 2 hours of sleep the previous night!

Until tomorrow...Be Well, Be Happy and Be Inspired...and get over to the shop and buy a necklace! Pretty Please with strawberry cheesecake on top!