Water Colors

 Alli was inspired last night once again after watching "Miss Potter", to work on water colors. She does such a nice job and is now reading a book on technique.

Here is another one. :)

 

 

If you haven't seen "Miss Potter", the story of Beatrix Potter.... you really should!

Fun Night Out

I'm telling ya, a new phase has begun and you can see it in her relaxed posture and joy. 
Tonight was Alli and Daddy's turn for a special time out.  Thursdays are also my turn to go to support group, visit grand kids or visit a friend.

I left earlier than usual, because my dear friend and I  went to have a nice gluten free, night shade free, sugar free, caffeine free dinner! And it was wonderful! We went to P.F. Changs. I have never been there, but I know when Mike and I go out on a date, that will most likely be the place of choice!

So, Mike and Alli left an hour later and Erika caught these photos of them getting ready to leave.

They had a wonderful time.....and they got back BEFORE ME! LOL

My friend and I have known each other for 23 years.   They moved away several years ago and came back to Texas!  We had a lot of catching up to do! :)
I am so thankful for dear friends that have prayed for us, and that we can pray for too. :)
It was just wonderful to sit over tea and talk, and talk and TALK...... :) 
Both of us got phone calls and texts requesting we stop at the store on the way home to get something. LOL
We parted ways to go to our homes, both encouraged and refreshed in the Lord.

Daddy and Alli found a lovely wooden box for her to paint and keep special things in.  She has already painted it, and daddy is going to help her put a clear varnish on it tomorrow.


I think it looks beautiful!  She painted it in about 15 minutes!

Another Sunny Day in Texas.....

  One two buckle my shoe.... Wait! Where IS your shoe? Sarah? :/

Sarah is feeling much better today after being stung by a wasp the other day.  She had to have ice on her arm, poor girl.

Miss Alli put one of her birds on a wooden plaque and covered it with modge podge. I really like that stuff. :)
We are keeping busy with arts and crafts.   I think starting next week I will make a schedule for each day, as Alli does much better with a schedule.   It just makes her feel more secure.
When we left for camp she followed a schedule and did great.  This week was topsy turvy and I needed to have something to follow too. :)  

The other girls spent their days knitting and writing, and then  we had friends over.  We'll finish it off with Friday Night at the Movies.  Tonight's feature film is going to be Tom and Huck! :)

Alli's Birds

I purchased some art supplies yesterday..... Yesterday and today, this is what Alli has been doing. :)

These are all free hand drawn and she is learning to use Water Color.... just like Beatrix  Potter. :)