Life Lessons


"Figuring out our gifts in life is part of our journey to becoming enlightened human beings.” – Allison DuBois

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Stand By Me

Song -  And I Love Her by The Beatles






Thirty nine years ago Mr. B and I said "I Do!" 

We look so serious during our outdoor vows. 




I love the twinkle in my dad's eyes as he hands me off to Mr B. 

I'm thinking that he is wondering if we "kids" know what we are getting into.



We all look a bit more relaxed now that the service was over and the party was about to begin!




Mr. B's brother Bob (in gray) was a classically trained French chef 
and he graciously agreed to cater our reception.





The usual cast of friends (Mr. B and his friends from Chico) were there ready to cheer us on....



My mom and Mr. B dancing with his white man's overbite!!!



Me with my niece Katie and my two brothers Tim and Dave.




Cake cutting time and as I remember we had a carrot cake, a chocolate cake and a vanilla cake 
(guess we couldn't make up our minds).  
Our cake knife was given to us by Mr. B's sister Kristy.


Then Mr. B did the unthinkable.....



I can still hear my mother yelling "Don't you Dare" from across the room!




Time to gather up your bride Mr. B.....



A quick change of clothes and we are off on our honeymoon!




Driving off into the sunset in our chariot......
 err I mean our Toyota Corolla!



Thanks Mr B for 39 years of magic and love! 



"Before you marry a person you should first make them use a computer with slow Internet to see who they really are." 
—Will Ferrell






Friday, August 24, 2018

'Tis A Gift

Song - Take Me Home by Phil Collins





Happy to be at home and painting again!  Above is a painting that I started yesterday of a bouquet of peonies.  The photo reference was taken this spring in Paris. (see below)





Can you believe this beautiful and massive bouquet taken through a shop window?




"Just living is not enough....
one must have sunshine, freedom, 
and a little flower."

--Hans Christian Anderson
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