Cricket's Bait Shop ~ Krotz, Louisiana

Cricket's Bait Shop Photo by me.

We had such a wonderful vacation this past fall, we longed for home and yet we didn't want our trip to end.  So many beautiful places, so many fascinating people we met along the way.  We loved every minute of it.  This is one of those fascinating places.

And the Alligator.

And her dear deer.

A Special Request for Angelina

Painting of Max

Angelina received a custom order in November, to paint a portrait of Max.  A special dog that was very much loved and had passed away.  Angelina painted two portraits of him and let her customer choose the one she wanted to give to the family.  The customer wanted Angelina to incorporate a rainbow, three crosses and some bubbles.  That was one of Max's favorite things to do: chase bubbles.

She did such a good job, didn't she?  

Snow!

Our grandchildren's, Uncle Matt, drove all the way to Tahoe on Christmas day to shovel some snow into the bed of his truck and drove back to Fairfield to deliver it to their front porch. 

Isn't he a sweetheart?

Christmas Bright

Wishing you all a merry and shiny bright holiday season in peaceful and joyous company with family and friends close to your heart.

December Clean Up

Worked in the backyard today, trimming, pruning and raking up lots and lots and lots of leaves and decay. 

Tears From Heaven

 

Upon hearing of the sick and very sad news of today in Connecticut, I chose this picture that I took over the weekend at a beautiful and historical church graveyard in Jackson, Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church.  

I'm sure a lot of people are asking the question, "Why does God allow evil?" 

Baby It's Cold Outside

Love.

And this.

Herbert the Owl

Herbert enjoys comfy chairs.

I bought this print in San Francisco from Maggie Hurley on Sunday.  Isn't he adorable?  I'm going to crawl up in the attic to see if I can find my miniature easel to display it.  Maggie has the cutest artwork.  She's also written a couple of adorable children's books and she has another shop here. 
Here's some of her beautiful work:

Big Eyed Barn Owl: HERE

Goofy Ostrich: HERE

Pink Flamingo: HERE

Little Wren: HERE