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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Illustration Friday~Safari

I named him "Old Soul"~Thank you Annie~
 This weeks theme for Illustration Friday was just perfect to post the above illo that was given to me by my daughter. Last Sunday was Mother's day, and Annie surprised me with a plain brown paper bag tied with a pretty pink bow. Inside, 4 scented candles, body spray and a perfumed bath fizzy. All very nice gifts. My daughter knows me pretty well after 16 years. She knows I like simple things, and things that I can use. She knows my love of art. She also loves art, and she's good at it. My pride in her is endless. Not just for her art skills of course, but for the type of women she's turning out to be. She's kind and thoughtful. Yet she's strong enough, and just stubborn enough, that lets me know she'll be okay. I have two wonderful kids, and although Mother's day is a nice day; the best way my children honor me everyday, is by the type of people they are growing into. I am especially proud at the way they treat each other, how they usually put each other's needs first. Just a small example: There's always one doughnut or cookie that goes to waste in this house because they always save the last one for each other. I hate that the doughnut goes to waste, yet what a statement on their thoughtfulness.

14 comments:

  1. Nice post! I already told Annie I liked her elephant, but I'll say it again -- nice job! Maybe I should come over and eat the leftover donuts? :)

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  2. Thanks~and you are welcome to the
    one stale doughnut!

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  3. Hahahaha mom you're too nice! I love you! :)

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  4. He sure does look like an "old soul!" Such a nice drawing!

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  5. A few very effective lines and there is an old, wise soul. Well done!

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  6. Very wise looking elephant! :)

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  7. I love the elephant - great compositional design! Like Mom, like daughter! Looking forward to Friday!!

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  8. Heisann! Nice to see that Linda and you know each others. I Say as her, wonderful drawing ;:OD)

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  9. So glad you had a wonderful mother's day. You are very blessed. Your daughter is caring..... and talented ;o) Nice post!

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  10. Thanks Vit og vakker :)) Linda is a wonderful artist and we have been friends since we were kids. Many talks on art and life through the years!!

    Thanks Jack!! Annie is my sunshine :)

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  11. Hi Mary Lou,
    Catching up on your blog... Love this post :)

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  12. Thanks Amy, I'm so happy you are making the life for yourself that you have always dreamed of! I'll keep checking back to your blog too. I love your style :)

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