Autumn's painting...

of Alice May.

Autumn painted a portrait of her grandmother (my mother.) I loved it so much that Autumn agreed I could keep it on the mantel for awhile. I wish the photos could show you the gold paint in her hair and eyes. It's really pretty. I'm always amazed at Autumn's paintings. She doesn't consider herself an artist. She doesn't paint very often anymore... sometimes I forget how gifted she is.
She's working hard at her photography business and is booking a lot of pin-up girl shoots and she has tons of weddings coming up this spring and summer. She'll be celebrating her 2nd year anniversary with Kevin on Valentines day. Yes, their first date was on Valentines day:)

Acrylic on canvas.

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A quick catch up. What we've been up to...

I haven't been blogging much lately. Really, just because not much has been going on around here. We're getting ready to have our taxes done... yay! Noah has been reading, a lot! He's attending home school classes each week on Tuesdays; Photography, Creative Challenges, Michigan Birds, and Drama.

The drama class is putting on a play and will preform it at a local theater. Noah is super excited about being on a real stage! He has a pretty big part, so we've been role rehearing at home. He plays the role of a movie producer... go figure, just like his sister.

I've been battling a cold and trying to knit a scarf. Excitement, right? Brad is working here and there and we've been trying to figure out our budget with crazy paychecks. I'm just SO very grateful he's still working at all!

Caleb is....hmmm.... a stressed out, dramatic teenager driving his parents nutty. He's really into his music right now and volunteers (too much) time at a local music venue. He's going girlfriend- less right now... whew! The last one was a absolute nut chase! I know I problaby shouldn't say that, but I've never seen such a mess of a child. I feel so bad for her and really hope she'll turn things around in her life. Bless her heart, but I'm SO glad Caleb not having to deal with it any longer. Just find a sweet girl with a good head on her shoulders, PLEASE!