Tatiana is 14!!!

Yesterday was Tatiana's 14th birthday! We can't believe she is already 14! Time truly does fly! Her day started at midnight with tons of texts and calls wishing her a happy birthday. =) Then at 8:00 in the morning the doorbell rang and it was her friend Brenna with Jamba Juice and cupcakes! Mmm Mmm good! Then.....Jamie and I took Tat and her "cousin" Alyssa to Sushi, the mall to shop, the movies, Mexican food for dinner, back to the house for cake, and off to Alyssa's for a sleepover! It was the never-ending day of celebrating! What fun we all had. =) Happy 14th Tatiana!! We love you bunches!!!

The Fun Continues......

Today the fun continued for Tatiana's 14th birthday celebration which has turned into a 14th birthday weekend. We picked up Tat from the sleepover at Alyssa's and then went to Marissa's house to pick her up so Tat and Marissa could celebrate! We went to the Mall (of course) had lunch, shopped a bit, then came back to the house and the girls played Monopoly, messed around on the computer and then went to the park. Dinner to follow......Happy 14th again and again!!!

Old School Coffee Break......

Our art teacher just got back from a trip across the U.S. in her motor home. Along the way she went to a 76,000 square foot antique show in Ohio. Wow, that is a lot of antiques! We are now painting a still life of a coffee pot, cup, grinder, coffee can, and scoop that she picked up at the show. We will be finishing this painting in class next week so I have a lot of homework! Here is the very beginning of the painting. I think I will hang this in the kitchen when I am done! I just keep finding wall space. =) (Click on the pic above to get a better view of what we are painting.)

Ruth's Visit...Old Town San Diego...

Last month Ruth, her hubby Jeff and their PRECIOUS baby Serena visited San Diego from Northern Cal. We met up with them in Old Town and spent the day catching up, eating, and being tourists in our town. It was sooooo great to see them! We just love Jeff....funny, funny man! Serena is quite possibly the cutest baby ever!! Ruth and I have known each other FOREVER (since 5th grade) and now she has a baby and I have a high schooler! Hilarious! Thanks for the pics Ruth! Love you guys! P.S. Jeff how come you aren't in any of the pictures!? Oh wait your reflection is in the last pic!=) Gotcha!

Dahlia Done....

I know I said I had planned to paint all Summer...best laid plans and all....not so much. I didn't paint at all. Not in the mood, too busy, too tired, doing other things, who knows. However art class is back in session as of today and I am totally motivated again. The paint brushes are dusted off and I am ready to roll! Today was filled with lots of hugs and laughter after not seeing everyone for a month. Art class is inspirational! I finally finished the dahlia. I found a frame here at home that is perfect for the painting. The frame itself is too dark so I am going to paint it. Nothing like recycling old frames and using up old paint. =) I can't wait to dig in to our new painting. More to come on that one next week.....lovin' art!