Artistic Interlude

We now interrupt our regularly scheduled program to bring you Anna's Art. I think this "squares" piece is a big deal because usually Anna wants to do things fast. I know this took her a long time to complete (she only had regular lined paper and had to make the perpendicular lines).





This is an appropriate picture to announce our new furry addition to the family, Cocoa, the hamster. She does not look like the picture above. Will post a picture of her after she adjusts to her new home.

At first, Anna didn't want to get a new hamster after losing Misty. But I told her we could never replace Misty, but we could make room in our heart for a new furry friend. Plus, we didn't have to get a new hamster right away. After a while, Anna decided she would like a new one and started getting excited about it.

Being a Parent

There are so many things to say about being a parent. I know that I am always wondering how I'm doing, trying to watch others and read books to figure out how I can be better. I make lots of mistakes and try to let Anna know when I do.

Yesterday morning I woke up and found this on my dresser. I'm sure it was placed there the evening before, but I went to bed late and it was dark (didn't want to wake up Frank by turning the light on). It was a great thing to wake up to. I guess I'm not doing too poorly in my parenting skills. I will keep it and maybe show it to Anna when she is a teenager and probably won't feel the same way.

Carving Stamps

Last week I was working on carving some stamps from material similar to Speedy Cut (or erasers). Anna sat down and decided to do one of her own. This is the bunny with hat that she made and carved out by herself. I think it is adorable.

Happy Chinese New Year

Kung Hay Fat Choy! or something like that. This is a picture that my daughter, Anna (she's 9-3/4 years old), drew about a year ago. They are fortune cats. I just love the picture and plan to frame it and hang it up. (Some of you know how slow I am about getting artwork framed and up on the wall!). I hope you enjoy some good chinese food today.