Happy Birthday!

I know you've all been waiting anxiously to see who gets my Great Big Shiny Birthday Gift.

Handsome Husband was kind enough to draw a name out of a cereal bowl on his way to bed.


The winner of Day 95 - August Cottonwoods is...

Karine !! Woo hoo sweetie!!
Thanks to all of you who commented this past couple of weeks. I appreciate all your birthday wishes.
Karine, just as soon as I'm through blowing out candles and licking the cake icing off my chin I'll package up your new painting and mail it to you. Congratulations!

From Me to You

Goodie! My birthday is coming soon.

In just over three weeks, I'll turn 53 delightful years of age.

It's been a pretty great 53 years, and I'm going to celebrate by sharing with you!

Leave a comment in the next three weeks, and I'll put your name into a drawing for a small painting. How's that for a celebration?!

I'm not exactly certain just exactly which painting I'll be giving away, but after painting 100 in the last few months I imagine I'll be able to find something.

So join me in celebrating, well, me!

Sign in and get something wonderful, from me to you!

Top - Day 81 - Jet Trails 2009

Middle - Day 78 - Off the River 2009

Bottom - Day 80 - Cottonwoods by the Pond 2009

Birthday Gratitude List

Today is my birthday! I'm pleased to tell you I'm 52 years old. F-i-f-e-t-y-t-w-o. My first thought when age is brought up is often to cough my way through the number. You've heard it before. I'm f-cough cough-ti-cough arhum years old.
Why?
This past year has been as challenging as it has been great. I'm celebrating my birthday with a gratitude list. One for every year.

I'm grateful for:
My husband.
My sons.
My family.
The rest, in no particular order:
fresh tomatoes
modern medicine
the internet
my friends. You know who you are.
good music
fresh clean water
opportunities
mentors
comfortable shoes
sunflowers
long walks
warm blankets
my Hundai Santa Fe
fresh popcorn
my house
art supplies
Graham Gallery
a good cup of hot coffee
thunderstorms
any reason for a good belly laugh
a good haircut
good books
the time to read them
butterflies
sailboats
my cell phone
warm socks
scholarships
egg rolls
my garden
fresh sweet corn
fresh bread
patience
talk radio
long walks with Dan
Geneva
college opportunities
a comfortable bed
thinkers
good teachers
The Office television show
air conditioning
my house
grocery stores
my studio
Far Side cartoons
health
pineapple smoothies at Geneva Java Coffee Shop
sunrises in Nebraska

Gee, that was easy. Truly, I've got alot to be grateful for.
Take a moment to make your list.
What are you grateful for?