Happy Birthday To ME!

Sixty…that is the age I became today.  It is my birthday.  The good news is that I do not feel like 60. 

 

And, just because I am 60, does not mean I am slowing down.

 

Even though my Christmas preparations are not complete, and the items on my ‘to do ‘list never seem to get crossed off, and the dogs usually wait until after 9:00 PM to get fed…well, I have plenty of explanations to offer in my defense, the most valid is the fact that I just keep adding more tasks, more activities, and generally more stuff onto my 24-hour plate. 

 

my 2nd oil painting - Snowy Night

Recently, one new activity I added was painting.  No, not the walls of the house (which are truly in need of refreshing), but painting pictures on real ‘artist’ canvasses.  Glenn only rolls his eyes thinking of all the new supplies I will need to add to my already overwhelming stash of fabric, and beads, and yarn, and buttons, and how-to books, and patterns, and…well, I am sure you get the idea, more for all my other interests.  My house overflows with my supplies for my various projects.  I have fun creating; talent or no talent. Truthfully, I lean more toward the no talent when considering my results.

 

And, I have pretty much no talent for painting, but I find it extremely enjoyable to try.

 

Later today, the tree will go up and I will begin the decorating process of transforming the white pine into a Christmas tree.  I will add my newest ornaments that I made last week with my friend Ann during, what is becoming, our annual ornament workshop. 

 

our workspace - looks like we have been busy...

Aren't these guys cute?

 

This year she presented the ideas and materials for little almond birds and pinecone Santas.  Pinecones seem to be a reoccurring supply because they are so readily available just outside our doors.

 

 

Ann made the twisted and woven snowflakes with my instructions.

 

Then, she packed me up with a emerald green glass ball for homework.  I am to paint winter trees and birds. I swill let you know how that goes.

 

Needless to say, that project has been added to my ’to do’ list, but high on the list.  I have 10 days to embellish that glass ball.  I have confidence I will because I am anxious to paint.

 

But, today’s priority is to reflect, enjoy and celebrate my 6oth.  This is one day I cannot put on hold, cannot place on my ‘to do’ list.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ME!