Operation Appreciation

Darryl Worley

Gave A concert in Boise ,
to the servicemen of the 116 th
Cavalry Unit getting ready to
ship over Iraq .

A very good show, I appreciate him and respect him
for doing this. Love his music.

He sang - Have you Forgotten - really struck home- plus alot of his music just touches the everyday man.

well this week I also moved rocks, the ones we had piled at this corner, under these 2 small tree's. The rocks were put there years ago as we found other area's of our yard. There were cement slabs from tearing up old sidewalks, and misc other rocks. They finally got a use, I made a rock wall on the right side of my backyard, where I started a privacy barrier with trees to block the road out, and give some privacy to the back yard. I think it turned out just fine.

After the rocks got moved this looks alot better

The new rock wall ,with my trees.

Thursday June 25

Denise called me, the night before and we got together to take our garbage off, the day started out not so sweet. But when decided to drive down to the fruit stand by Island crossing, Bringer Farm had opened up ! The Strawberries were in ! u-pick , we had great fun picking and eating strawberries in the flield. Took me back to simpler days, when I picked berries for school clothes in the fall after berry season, while growing up



Yum. Yumm... so good. I had pancakes with fresh strawberries.

Fri. June 26th
I have had my camera out this week, surprized that I took took pictures of Horse's, no your not !
That's me, and these two were beautiful. The day was beautiful, I had went with my friend Denise over to a Large indoor Arena , where she was going to get a riding lesson. Made a new friend, the owner of the Place also painted watercolor's, we had a lot to talk about. Plus i got some awesome pictures.

Friday June 24, was a beatiful Day ,Gracie after Denise dropped her off ,to eat grass in my paddock, that was growing tall in grass.

Saturday June 26 th the Rodeo was held.

Hang on Tight

Check out the sign behind the Bronc Rider's Head

This was my favorite shot, old fashioned Bronco Rider.

Riding a unbroke green Horse, in the Full Cowboy Attire. Representing the Past Cowboys of Ranch Life.

Opening Day of Fishing

I felt inspired to paint again.

The little boys were so intense

about catching fish.

I know its been a long time since my last post.

But this was a happy day.

Rembering when Travis

used to go, fishing on opening day of fishing.

This was the day that Travis returned to American soil , this year.

Opening day of Fishing .

Another good day. Inspired me to paint these pictures, just remembering that he was coming back to go fishing.

Well tonight I stayed up late and

attempted to paint a picture of

my Great Grandmother

Alma

Stormo

taken in

1915

on Horseback.

This is what I came up , for colors using my imagination for that time period.

After looking at this picture, I see allot of resemblance to myself.

Here's a picture I did the other night of

Mandy and Greg that she sent me, I am not to good with portraits

but I am practicing.

On Monday Feb 22, 2010
Reece came up to the house for the day...
We had a great time !







She rode Baby

















and had the best time, she was all smiles. she is a natural cowgirl ! fearless, wanted to go faster
not afaid at all. couldn't wait to get in the saddle. Says she just loves horse's. Was such a nice day,
she also played with the kitten's, they just werent sure ? there outdoor barn kitty's. But they were good once she caught them.The weather was great also, just a really good day.

Today's Late night project, another idea I had.

I am painting new pictures for our bebroom, that I repainted.

Into the look of dark leather on the walls, just trying something different.

Going my own western look !

Tonight I stayed up and painted a picture



















Representing your Dad , I am repainting our bebroom, and redecordating it.
So this is the first Picture I painted to put in it. I am blowing it up poster size.

and I am working on some other ideas, he said I can do what I want, as long as he has a bed to sleep in, he doesn't know what I might come up with.

Today's , Watercolor . Of one of my favorite things.
















The Carousal Horse's , I will never outgrow them.
These Beauties were at the Evergreen State Fair,
this year. I will always be drawn to them, and even
continue to ride them into my old age, always young at heart.

Tonight I stayed up late,
being creative ...
came up with a card ,

This card is

for people

with

Breast Cancer

This one I am

sending to a

Friend.

It includes

earrings,

with the

Breast Cancer

Logo.

A specical

limited edtion

I have made several

to

donate to the

Hospital for

the Women

affected. Along with some pink scarfs, and hats.

Its not much, ...but I hope they can bring , joy to some of the

women affected by Breast Cancer.

Today I painted a new
Watercolor.
Inspired by my Son.
Its stands
for Justice...
Freedom...
America...

our young men
our fighting for.


It contain's the Proud symbols of America, the Eagle, the Flag, and our young Men, who soar above, like the Eagle, defending our Country.

It's was a Beautiful Day !

Blue Skys

White Clouds

The Clouds lifting

to let the Mountain

peek

through.

I had a great time just driving around and taking pictures today.

Well today is just another dreary day, so I am inside.
Todays project is Dolls, this is my favorite doll pattern.

There cute !

There simple,

and make great

Gifts.

So I have got my sewing out this week, I have gone to JoAnns Fabic, and also found a

great Pattern to make Zoie a Doll for her Birthday. Plus I plan to make more Dolly blankets

to go with the doll, and whatever I come up with, so I am getting started now.

Another Beatiful Day

The Sun was Out ,creating a warm glow on everthing.

I just had to take some pictures of it !

I feel so blessed that we are having such a nice winter this year.

The Mountain is only under a light layer of snow. We have only a little mud, that makes my horse happy ! me to . She is cleaner , and happier. I am able to go riding, on nice days.

Well it's raining outside !

Ugh, I don't like the rain !

So what do you , about it ?

Play indoors, of course,
into my craft room I go.

Time to find a project or projects :


Well I chose to make cards this week !

Lots of cards,

to keep my mind of the

RAIN !

were supposed to get it

for awhile as a storm front

is blowing over, expect

flooding they say

Well I have lots of time on my hands right now ,

so I'll be found in my room. creating a project or two

or three or four who knows, my thoughts run wild .

Sewing , jewerly, watercolors, crafts and etc.

ya'll just check in from time to time to make sure my room has'nt

sallowed me up !

Well I am home again, just spent 2 weeks with my Son, and daughter and extended family members.

Travis and Sarah adding the Star to the Christmas Tree.

My Favorite Picture from Christmas.

I had a great time ! I love my kids, they are so good to me. I had a great christmas ! They surprized me with a new moniter for Christmas. I am using it now, its working great ! I have already noticed a big difference.

Christmas Candle

Christmas Ornaments

with my reflection within.

Zoie and the Christmas Tree

this is another one of my favorite

pictures from Christmas.