A Happy Early Birthday.

this year my sister Catie is turning fifteen.

her birthday started on Christmas.
we had opened all the presents and then mom handed Catie some papers. she read it a wide grin spreading across her face. then she squealed. "four tickets to the Celtic Women concert!!!"
I was flabbergasted. Happy Birthday Catie! Mom said.
So we're going to "Believe" at the River Center in Baton Rouge L.A.

it only got better.it was supposed to be a sercet but dad didn't know.

Gabbi was going to the concert too!

Crouton Pickle diet?

Last night I was eating salad and reading the back of the Crouton bag.

Did you know that 24 of these only have 30 calories in them all.

and I also know that pickles only have 10 calories in each one.

So anybody volunteering?

just joking.

~jess

Spring-ie Monday

This morning I went outside

I hadn't notice that the yard was turning green!

The black cherry tree is getting ready to blossom.

The oaks have new leaves.

though it's still hard to walk without stepping on acorns... ouch!

 Annie has been hunting for squirrels.

weeds are happy in the flowerbed. 

Daffodils coming up everywhere.

yet still more.

C's bed is Happy.

Chickens are happy.

Cookies in the nesting box.

Bianca waiting impatiently

got our new veggie garden planted.

new mulch pile.

it make me think of a song called "The Gates Of Spring." one of my favorites.

Hope springs on the way for you!

~jess

Five Very Much Needed Tools For The Art Studio

Here are some things I find very useful when I'm painting.

1. Paint!

I like Anita's Acrylic. though Apple Barrel is nice too.

2. Something to paint on...

 In my case it's usually my wall, or a canvas, or maybe even an art pad.

3. Something to paint with.

 Fingers, brushes, sponges, toes...

4. Something to put paint on...

 palate, desk, Duct tape, etc...

5. Water.

  Some to drink; some to wash off your brushes.

Thanks for dropping in!

~jess

linking to Susan's Party at Between Naps on the Porch!