That time of year...

Baseball season...and with 3 grandsons playing, we spend a lot of time at the ballpark...

Gabriel

Graylee, loves watching big brother play.

Brandon Lewis, blowing a bubble with his eyes closed, I guess he's ready.

Madelyn spent last weekend with us while mommy and daddy were out of town. We had a great time, she's so precious, but this granny was seriously exhausted by Sunday night.
A bit of new art to share but I need to get photos taken and uploaded. Art tends to take a backseat to everything else when the weather is warm and beautiful.
Have a fantastic day!

The best gift...

was spending time with the little ones...

Tyler

Hannah

Brandon Lewis

Gabriel

Graylee

Madelyn

Emma

Aubrey

Our six grandchildren and two neices.

We had a wonderful Christmas, lots of family, too much food and great fellowship and fun. We received the exciting news that my youngest brother and his wife are expecting and due in August.

Now that our busy time is behind us, I'm spending as much time as I can in my studio working on a variety of projects. I have a hefty list of goals for 2012 and will share more on that later.

I hope your holiday season has been filled with peace and joy.

Have a very happy and safe New Year.

I feel so bad about being away from my blog but it's one of those things that gets put on the back burner when I get busy. My internet access is also very limited and I'm lucky if I can get online once or twice a week...long story.
September was a busy month. We welcomed a new granddaughter, Madelyn and we celebrated our granddaughter, Graylee's 2nd birthday. I've also been extremely busy with special orders and creating to keep my booth in the Gallery filled. Now I'm working on inventory for show I'm doing in November. No idle hands here.
A couple of photos I took last weekend to share...

Graylee, riding her favorite birthday gift.

Big brother, Brandon Lewis, showing her how it's done.
Oh, they grow up so fast.
Worked on a few challenges today, gave myself a break from work, and I'll share them soon.
Hope you have a great week.
Be back soon.

Took some much needed time...

July was a very busy and hectic month for us and my computer time has become very limited. It's not a bad thing, it has actually been a very good thing, more time to focus on what's really important in life.
Still taking lots of photos, sharing a few today...

Spending lots of time with our grandchildren...

Gabriel

Brandon Lewis

The Payne Family reunion was held in Western New York this year, a smaller group than in years past but with brothers deployed and a couple of babies due, some couldn't make it and they were greatly missed.

Our newest neice, Aubrey Elizabeth Payne, arrived last Friday and she is beautiful just like her big sister, Emma. We are also expecting our 6th grandchild in late September. I've been at my daughter's most of this week painting and helping her get ready.

Lots more to share.

Be back soon.