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a Christian, wife of 39 Years, Mother, grandma of 10, retired R.N., love to vacation,swim, play with Grandkids, drawing,painting, mixed media,Home Arts, inspirational Journaling.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Summer Time and the liven is easy......


A gift of tags in their envelope. This is what I like to do in My private little corer of the world  when I'm not baby sitting or swimming. It would be hard to choose from these activities in Our  retirement.I'm glad I don't have to,doing all  makes for a nice week,paper craft,swim and give love to all those Grandkids. I do know which one has eternal rewards though ; )



Saturday, June 22, 2013

Twinkle,Twinkle with orange and pink

DaySpring visited her.Dawn came through grace.

Morning has spoken : )

Page 1. and 2.
Thank you to all who prayed for my sister Delaine. She had a couple of Melanoma lesions that sent her to  surgery.The lesions did not get into her lymph nodes.We are only one year apart,and were very close.I'm so happy.Here's the second page to her art journal I'm making her with the  help of prompts from Twinkle, Twinkle.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Color of Summer-2013, for My Sister Delaine

My Sister is having some physical problems that's causing Her some worry.Please pray for Her health, if You feel lead to do so :).I thought to cheer Her up, I would make Her one of My Art Journals .One that will encourage and make Her smile.
The first page.....Meek's home in the forest.I'm not finished with it yet.Of course, I'll add a Bible verse about Meekness and some embellishments-like glitter : )
Delaine :)
 I'll be following along with Summer Of Color prompts for My sweet Sister's journal.If you want to do your own art along with us,go to : Twinkle, Twinkle's Color Of Summer for some prompts.She's on My sidebar. Love and hugs-Denise

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

The 6th Fanciful Twist Tea Party-coming soon :)

Tea Party Print Etsy You too can join all of Us at Vanessa's 6th  Fanciful Twist Mad Tea Party.If you have never visited Her,you're in for a most delightful surprise.There's plenty of time left to prepare.Jump on over to her blog to cheer up your day.You'll find Her at the top of My sidebar. Love and hugs-Denise

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Part 2-road trip from Victoria BC back to home.

One misty moisty morning when cloudy was the weather we took a walk down Government street before  most stores were open.Rain drizzling down so gently. 


The Empress Fairmont seemed magical. 






We found a cafe to have breakfast in . 
Later that day ...We





went site seeing around the Island of Vancouver.
So nice,just the two of us .
Next morning while Paul slept,I hurried on down for breakfast alone.I was the only one up at The Empress it seemed :) I wanted to repeat some of the walk We took the morning before, only this time 
 meditating on the Lord and shopping ; ) I have wanted  this type of tea cozy it seems forever-this would be the day.Late next evening leaving Canada, We found a lake that at that moment in time was enchanting.It was sparkling dark blue purple in the evening rain.I was so excited.
Trying to capture what We saw.
Driving into the rain forestand out again,landing at the Ocean.
We all enjoyed the view.
The beloved Redwoods.
One of My best photos I've ever done, right out of the blue.Everyone loves where forest meets ocean.

My beloved Big Sur. Here I have tons of  memories from My youth.
Then we drove through familiar yet fun and pretty towns...
(Oh Yes,She was good to get back to.)
 until We got home.With this little one waiting for Me to babysit.This pretty souvenir tea cozy will remind Me of that morning alone meditating on the Lord and shopping ; ) Love Denise......Sharing with anything blue party..... found on top of My side board.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Abbreviated version of the road trip up to Canada ; ).... Calif.,Oregon, Washington .Part 1

I was excited to take our road trip up the coast to Canada .Paul had promised Me Tea at the Fairmont Empress for loosing over 100 lbs.  

There were beautiful quaint towns.

Lots of swift rivers to cross.

Quiet streams to enjoy.

Magnificent mountains and 

forest for us to love.

Parks and flowers that grew bigger than at home in Rancho Cucamonga.



Tons of all kinds of bridges.



 Dark green everywhere.


Masterful churches.


Lots of Cottowood trees.


Statues......

Farms....

and these all the way up the roads.

Breathing deep the good air.

Making eachother laugh

all through the miles of long pretty roads,what  fun.

Unexpected stops.

The ocean,Paul's favorite.

The forest,My favorite.

Magical  places We found  together.

Our destination....at last, The Empress. Dinner in our room upon arrival.Tired but so happy.

Such a nice porter to take our photo.

Next day,Tea at the Empress.......


Yes, a lovely reward.




 Next blog will be part two,Our road trip back down.More magical finds with Paul.

One of my favourite songs that makes me realise God’s always around. — Dancing with God, Verse 1: You dance over me While I am unaware, You sing all around But I never hear the sound, Chorus: Lord, I’m amazed by You Lord, I’m amazed by You Lord, I’m amazed by You How You love me Verse 2: You paint the moring sky With miracles in mind, My hope will always stand, For You hold me in Your hand.