Happy Father's Day!

"When I was a girl of fourteen,

my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand

to have the old man around.  But when I got to

be twenty-one, I was astonished at how

much he had learned in seven years."  

~ Author unknown

I am so grateful to still have both my parents here.

My dad has always been there for me, in good times and in bad. He has bailed me out with a helping hand when trouble hits and has celebrated my successes when few others seemed to care. I am the oldest of four siblings and like with most kids, it wasn't always smooth sailing. As time goes on though, our father/daughter differences have become less, as our bond grows ever stronger. Thank you so much for all the love and support you've showered on me over the past half+ century, dad! I love and respect you dear father, mentor and friend ~ with all my heart!

Here are some recent photos of my dad, 'Big Al' Sandy.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO MY DAD!!

And to All Dads Everywhere!!

X ♥  O

 

Pretentious Poppies ~ SOLD

"If you've never been thrilled

to the very edges of your soul

by a flower in spring bloom,

maybe your soul has

never been in bloom."

~ Terri Guillemets

Pretentious Poppies

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It has been very quiet around here.
My parents took off for home yesterday.
We had a great visit and did a lot of fun things
while they were here.

Sister, Denise, Mom & Dad playing miniature golf  in Ocean City, NJ

Mom concentrating on her bird painting

Mom and I enjoyed doing art together.

She left with two matted 8" x 10" florals

and three framed 5" x 7" bird watercolors

that now hang in their motorhome.

She likes them so much, they will hang

in her house when not traveling.

My art lessons gave her a new found enthusiasm for learning.

I hope she finds some classes to get involved in at home.

"Get over the idea that only children

should spend their time in study. 

Be a student so long as you still have something to learn,

and this will mean all your life."

~ Henry L. Doherty

Thanks for stopping by!

As always, your comments are most appreciated.

Irresistible Irises ~ SOLD

Irresistible Irises

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We are staying busy and having a great time visiting with my parents
while they are here in NJ. Mom and I have been doing lots of artwork together.
I made a copy of my Irises for her on Yupo paper and she painted along as I did mine.
Here is her version.

Irises colored by Eve Sandy.

Mom and Dad last week at Grounds for Sculpture

I feel so fortunate to be able to enjoy this quality time together.
Cheers and Happy Spring Everyone!

Happy Mother's Day and a Visit With Mom

Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms!

(animal families included!)

"A mom's hug lasts long after she lets go."

Happy Hydrangea
8" x 10" original watercolor on Yupo paper

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My folks are visiting from Florida

and I am really enjoying

their company.

I gave mom a manicure and did her hair this afternoon.

Now we're getting ready to head over to my sister's house for a

Mother's Day Bash.

Wishing everyone a joyful day

whatever you have planned!

Thanks for stopping by!

X ♥ O

Chased Home By Hurricane Sandy

We got chased home from our SANDY Family Reunion in Virginia a day early by Hurricane Sandy! Quite ironic since the whole "Al SANDY Family" planned a Birthday / Halloween / Site Seeing /Reunion this past weekend in Williamsburg Virginia! It was the first time we were all together since 2008. Even though our trip was cut short, I am glad to be back safely in New Jersey! Many of the roads we traveled from Virginia last night are now closed. I just heard they are experiencing snow and blizzard conditions in North Carolina and Ohio. It's just crazy!
 

Jerry got everything secured on the home front over the weekend.

Rudy thinks it's great. He loves the rain.

I had to call him in at lunch time.

He is warm and dry under his waterproof blankie.

If it gets too nasty, I'll have to lock him in.

Jerry's making sure the paddocks are draining as well as possible.

No need to close the other horse  in!

Princess Rita remains high and dry in her stall.

We sprung a leak in the barn, but so far Hurricane Sandy has been very kind to us.

Emergency conditions prevail in our area and all along the Eastern and now central part of the U.S. We have heard from the township, cable company and the electric company to expect outages. I am trying to get this out as fast as possible. It is blowing and raining like a bear!
Wanted you all to know we are fine and I hope you all are too! I never thought I'd be living through a major hurricane named SANDY!

Stay safe! 

X ♥ O