Getting Back Into the Swing of Things...

I had more fun in Hawaii than I ever expected. I'm really not a beachy, hot weather type, but I could see myself retiring there some day. Hee Hee.

I didn't realize how long it would take me to get back into a routine. The time difference is only 3 hours, but man has it thrown me off. Today Jordan and I went back to "Mommy and Me" Pre-school, so I feel like we are getting there.

Here are some shots I took of the trip (good times).

This was the view on the walkway to our condo.

A waterfall on the Road to Hana.


Jordan playing the Ukulele that was in our condo. Can you believe that was our Lanai?

Reeana standing by the Huge Banyan tree in Lahaina.

I did some painting yesterday and feel much better. Here is my latest piece...

I miss you Hawaii....until next time!

Shonna

I'm Going to Hawaii!!!

I'm so excited!! My husband and I are taking the kids to Maui the beginning of next month!! We weren't originally planning on going so soon, but it worked out that way. Now I'm on a crash diet to shed some poundage before the trip!! I do hate flying so that is the only thing I'm worried about.

Here are some pictures of the condo we will be staying...Oh I can't wait...I hear the ukulele playing right now!!

I'm Back and Abstract Painting

We had a great time in Seattle. It was nice and cool and the trees are just amazing up there. My little guy did great on his first airplane ride, but was a major pill on the trip. I guess he thought since we were in a new place, that none of the normal rules apply. Poor guy was in the "naughty corner" a lot, but he still had fun. My daughter had fun as well. She got to race dad on a go-cart track and won! We stayed at a really cute house on a lake outside of Seattle (see attached picture). It was a nice change of pace. The only bad part of the trip was when we actually went into Seattle. We totally picked the wrong day to go. They were having a Boeing union meeting near the space needle and we could not find a parking spot for the life of us. So we drove to Pikes Market and walked around there. I was able to find a couple of vintage books, but my husband isn't much for walking around and shopping all day, so we didn't stay long. We did find this cool little African cafe. We were feeling adventurous so we decided to try it. It was really good! I had a chicken curry dish and it came with some collard greens and lentils. It was pretty yummy! Even my little one liked it (give him some rice and he's happy). We are glad to be home now even though it is much more humid and hot here.

I started on a mixed media painting before I left on vacation and just finished it when I came back. I got the idea from the ever so talented artist Jane DesRosier of Gritty Arts Studio. She is doing some tips and techniques videos and she posted one last week showing how to create depth using heavy gel medium. I decided to give it a shot, but I used some of the foam stamps in my stash. I am not sure if I like it or not. It is definitely a different type of painting for me. Let me know what you think about it.

I will be on Vacation this week!

My family is going to Seattle this week for a vacation. We wanted to go to Hawaii, but have to get the home fumigated. So because the vacation funds depleted a bit, we decided on Seattle. We have never been there and have always wanted to go. Plus it isn't too long of a plane ride (I hate to fly). We are staying 20 minutes outside Seattle in a cute little house on a lake. I am looking forward to exploring a place I have never been before and to just relax and spend some quality time with my family. I hope everyone has a creative week and I will post when I return.

Peace