Tell me you haven't given up on me! We are deep into it...it's fun, though! Jaron's having fun with soccer. He scored the only goal in their first game. The guys are getting better everytime they play together....Sierra is the libero, which is a defensive specialist on the "A" team in volleyball..you should see her dive for those balls, and she usually makes the save! Stay tuned, I'm going to be better at posting! I promise.
New shoes, new uniforms (size), new watch, skirts 2 inches max above the knee.....lots to get straight before the first day of school, but we made it through. Alpha Omega started Wed., the 22nd. The public school will start Monday. Sierra had her first volleyball game(s), she played on both the A & B teams, and played hard. Jaron began soccer practice this week....he's very sore! It's going to be a busy year with two other sports, in addition to swimming, piano, and Oh yes, that's right....schoolwork! This is the first year they change classes...only 5 minutes between--demerits if you're tardy....Stay tuned, I'll try to be better about posting, but the first week was rough!
Okay, with all other things aside, and with a little more time on my hands in the evenings and for a few more weekends, I felt it was time to get back to creating! And I am really having fun with the smaller canvases. I have been really just playing around, experimenting with the different mediums, finding my voice, so to speak....stay tuned, I've got more coming! The above creation says: Listen....the music is everywhere... The background is acrylic painted, the blue strips are scrapbook papers from Erica Hite's Nessa collection, and the gold on black is a french text stamp with acrylic paints....The vintage image is from Enchanted Mercantile.
A sampling of our 4 day regional meet at University of HoustonWe just got back...Although the kids didn't make any finals, they swam well, got a few best times, and we used it as a tune-up for the big TAGS (Texas Age Group Swimming Championship) in 2 weeks! This was really a tougher meet, because 11 and 12 year olds are scored together. And, there is a BIG difference between 11 and 12 year olds. With a few exceptions, the 11 year olds often look like 10 year olds, and a lot of times the 12 year olds look like 14 year olds! It really depends on where they are in their maturity cycle! But, at TAGS, the 11 year olds are scored seperately, so that's the meet they are peaking for. It was fun, but we are tired!
I can't believe it's been a week since I last posted, oh, but on second thought, yes, I can believe it! Bible school wore me out last week, but I so enjoyed the kids this year. I did music with ages kindergarten through Jaron and Sierra's age--6th grade from 9:00 am-12:00 pm Monday-Friday, then I worked late into the afternoon. Now we are back to a fairly normal week. The above image was taken last week; I'm actually a little further along, but I'll keep you guessing until tomorrow or Thursday. I hope to work on it extensively on Thursday. Thanks for being patient with me!
This is my jewelry tray...I just think it's so beautiful. The mirrored tray was Mom's, and the fancy perfume bottle with the bracelets draped on it was Nanny's. The carved crystal bottle I found at an antique shop in Shiro, TX . I do think it's nice to look at our everyday things, and admire them, and even think of them as art. Anyway, it's just a beautiful, comforting thing that greets me every morning and every evening!
We stopped by the A&M Rec Center on our way to Austin to watch the kids practice at Swim Camp on Tuesday. They made a quick stop for a hug before jumping back on the bus! They are having fun, but also working hard--Jaron: "I'm making the hardest intervals!" Sierra: "I'm one of the leaders in the fastest lane!" They'll be back home on Friday...it sure is quiet here at home without them!
Ah-Ha! Busted! The look on his face...you should have seen it...Right before this shot, he looked me straight in the eye, then made a mad dash for it! It's amazing what you take pictures of when the kids are gone...they are at Aggie Swim Camp this week. This is their 3rd year, they are experienced. They will swim 3 times everyday, they are always exhausted when they get back on Friday...but, of course that just makes them stronger, right? Matt and I are off tomorrow for Austin for a couple of days to hear some live music at Cactus Cafe, and visit our favorite restaurants, like Gueros where they serve The most Awesome margaritas you've ever had! I can't wait!
I found some old photos Mom gave me a few years ago...I have a series of these taken this day. That's me, of course, the ornery dressed-up kid! Nanny's holding me (I think she made my dress), Deborah in the back-ground, and Sammy....A sweet time in the past...
