Talking About it Tuesday/Weekend Wrap-Up ~ May 28, 2024

 I hope you all had a good Memorial Day weekend!  I feel like it is officially summer now, although summer looks so much different now that my kids are a little older.  But I still welcome summer and the different schedule it brings and less traffic on days I drive to work :). Here is a recap of the weekend.

Friday, my youngest flew home for the weekend!  It was perfect timing to have her home.  Saturday morning was a perfect leisure morning.  I found an episode of The Love Boat on Pluto TV and showed it to Brook.  We made it through about half the episode as it wasn't maybe one the best.  I use to watch this show every Saturday night as a kid.  

We went to lunch and then to Ulta, TJ Maxx and Trader Joe's.  I bought some of the body butter for me and my girls, along with a candle. I also saw this Enchanted Jangle, which I think must be the summertime version of Jingle Jangle.  I didn't buy any, but I think I the Jingle Jangle is still my favorite.

I picked some flowers from the yard, made some sourdough bread and wore my new neck fan.

Saturday evening, Brook cut some layers around my face and this was her first time to cut hair.  I really trust my daughter.

Sunday morning, I went to church, my oldest came home that afternoon and my heart was full.  It had been over 3 months since I had seen both of my girls at the same time!  

We went to a wedding that afternoon of a dear friend.  This friend has been one my oldest daughter's good guy friends since 6th grade.  His parents are great friends of mine and we just love their family.

The mother of the groom and I

My girls and I

Sister of the groom and my Brook

This is Isabella and her small group friends and leaders from high school.  I love that this group has been so close since 6th grade and going strong 5 years post high school graduation, even though they all went to different schools.

My heart was just so full having these 2 together, even for a afternoon.

As of yesterday afternoon, they are both back in their respective cities.  

But before Isabella left, we went to lunch together, went to a few stores and got frozen yogurt.  We went to a newer restaruant to our area where you can build your own salad.  I had also gone here last week and it is one of my favorite places now.  I was thankful for the one on one time with her.

I added several types of lettuce, zuchinni noodles, veggies, chicken and hummus instead of dressing.  It was delicious. 

Have a great day!

Van Gogh'd

Good morning!  Today I am sharing about the Beyond Van Gogh Immersive Experience that has been traveling the country.  We were able to see this exhibition in our city over the weekend.  Especially with an artist in the family, this was especially fun to see.

On a side note, when we spent a month in Brussels, Belgium for missionary training, we went to Amsterdam one weekend and went to the Van Gogh museum there back in 2014.

Here are photos from the current traveling exhibition:

Did I mention the exhibit was at Graceland?  And that I use to work there? And Elvis was my first concert?  I still love to listen to Elvis music and am excited about the upcoming movie.

Enjoy your day!

Tuesday Talk ~ Art

 Today I am sharing all about art.  Both my daughters have been interested in art, like most young girls are at some age.  My oldest took lessons and really enjoyed.  Little sister started taking lessons too, but her real interest didn't take place until middle school.  We started to notice her talent and she entered into a high school with an art program where she had to be interviewed and show a portfolio to be a part of this program at the school.  

Two of her achievements have been her art selected for our county's school Christmas card and having art work selected to be displayed at the airport.  Her art at the airport has been on display for the last year, which of course, hasn't seen as many travelers.  However, I will get pictures from time to time of friends who have seen her artwork.  I am so happy that family and friends have been able to see this.  

The artist and I

Her sister and father

Cousins & aunts saw it too

And both set of grandparents were able to see her artwork at the airport too!

Here is my daughter with the artwork and she put so many hours into this.  Here is a little behind the scenes work from last year...

The before and after canvas

She is a detailed artist and has been commissioned to do some drawings and paintings of homes and of people.  She draws people for fun and the work is impeccable, if I do say so myself.  This trend of doing art work for people as gifts began with a Christmas gift in 2018 for her cousin with a drawing of them on Main Street at Disneyland.  

Below is a picture and then a drawing of the house she drew as a going away gift for a friend.

Check out her art Instagram page to see some more amazing drawings.  These portrait pictures are so good!  The details are insane and often these drawings look like photographs. 

 I am excited to see where she goes in the future with this talent.