Happy Feet

Hand knit socks for me

Finished knitting these beauties last week (another shot). The yarn was a Christmas gift from Kim & Mead, thanks again! My feet are very happy indeed. Thanks Em, for the title inspiration (see her shot here).

Enjoy the journey!

A quote by Emily Post

The letter we all love to receive is one that carries so much of the writer’s personality that she seems to be sitting beside us, looking at us directly and talking just as she really would, could she have come on a magic carpet, instead of sending her proxy in ink-made characters on mere paper.

~Emily Post (found via this link).

Bright spots of colour

Bluebonnet & ladybird beetle - Austin, Texas - 25 March 2008

I discovered this pair while out for a hike yesterday afternoon. Dad's favourite colour was red, he loved Mom in red especially. It's Dad's birthday today, I miss him more today than most. Dad had a real sweet tooth, so maybe a bit of dessert should be a part of the dinner plans.

This & That

• interesting interview with Maira Kalman
  
• such a sweet sentiment & photo
  
• good read - The American Plague by Molly Caldwell Crosby
  
• another good read - The Accidental Masterpiece by Michael Kimmelman

Enjoy the day!!!

Bluebonnets are back

Bluebonnets in Austin - 2 April 2007

The first of the Bluebonnets have arrived, I saw them this past week! Aren't they pretty?! This photo was taken last year near the apartment, the first week of April. Hope the Easter weekend has been delightful!!! Enjoy the journey!

Hello There Spring!!!

Natural light bliss - Austin, Texas - 20 March 2008

Spring is near

Locally grown flowers, Ranunculus bouquet - Austin, Texas - 16 March 2008

So glad you liked the sketches, your kind words mean the world to me! I worry sometimes about the response I will get when I unveil things that are dear to me. I have learned, ever so slowly, that it isn't so much the reception, but the simple act of creating, it brings such joy. This sentiment isn't new, but so very apt. The photo above was taken during an afternoon of overcast skies. I have had to process it quite extensively, something I try not to do too much of with any photos I take. The weather forecast calls for plenty of sunshine today, so I am hoping to have a few naturally lit shots later today. I will share them with you tomorrow!
Happy journeys today!

From my sketch book III

Botanical sketches III & IV - Some time ago

From my sketch book II

Botanical sketches I & II - Some time ago

Funny how there are things you enjoy doing but you forget about them, moving onto over interests. I have put pen and pencil to paper again, slowly and am enjoying the experience. Not sure whether it will last, time will tell.

Enjoy the journey!

Something from my sketch book

Horse in purple - Adapted from an image in a Stewart & Brown catalogue .

Hope the weekend proves to be a wonder-filled adventure!!!

Reminiscence IV

Twins sisters dressed up for Halloween - Mid to late 70's - Taken by Mom

The photograph above of my sister and I just makes me grin. I love how Karen's ears are flopped back and mine are forwards, and that you can see the flame of the candle inside the jack-o-lantern. We both look so happy. Mom made the rabbit hats to go along with our pyjamas, they must have been such cozy costumes. If you get a chance, be sure to check out this series of paintings, I just love them. Wishing each of you the joy of finding magic in the seemingly mundane.

Thoughts

Hints of Spring III - Austin, Texas - 3 March 2008 The month of March heralds Dad's birthday, as well as Mom & Dad's wedding anniversary. This time of year tends to bring to mind thoughts and memories of Dad more readily, more so this year, with April 12th being five years since Dad's death. Some days it seems as though it were only yesterday, while others, it is as though time has lost all meaning. Funny how our minds can seemingly play tricks on us. At times memories appear to be stored away at random, since there are moments when something out of the blue can bring about an entire cascade of stored thoughts and images from the past. I suppose if I were to consider it more closely, there must be a connection between the trigger and the memory, but it really shouldn't matter where, or why or how. I am simply grateful that I have the capacity to retain so many cherished memories. They are a true gift. Here is to remembering...

Birthday wishes for our lovely Emma

It was as though it were summer - Austin, Texas - 5 March 2008

Happy Birthday Emma!!!
Wishing you another glorious year filled with love, laughter & adventure.
Sending all our love,
Scott & Melanie
oxoxox

Love this

Unexpected capture - Austin, Texas - 5 March 2008

Another Hint

Hints of Spring II - Austin, Texas - 3 March 2008

Bits & bobs:

• thoroughly enjoyed The Highest Tide (thanks Kim & Mead!)
• Astronomy picture of the day
• Love these mittens
• adie loves polly (the cutest blog)

Enjoy the day!!

Hints of Spring

Hints of Spring I - Austin, Texas - 3 March 2008

Gratitude:

• my new passport arrived today
• signs of Spring
• much needed rain
• the sound of the wind in the trees
• bird song
• taking the time to notice the beauty that surrounds us
• finishing a good book

Enjoy the journey!

Emily and Greg are engaged!!!!

Emily our cousin and Greg, her beau of 5 years (less a month) are newly engaged!!!! Read all about it here. We wish you both all the happiness and love in this new grand adventure life has in store!!!