Anniversary

It was our 50th wedding anniversary, and my kids came out to help us celebrate.  We all had a great day. Here we all are at the Goleta Butterfly Preserve.

Hunter hanging out in a tree.

John and Melanie

Monarch Butterflys

Merry Christmas

This is my first attempt of a pastel painting.  I sure hope I improve.   You might can tell I added a little acyclic .  I like doing it, BUT, going to have to invest in better chalk and paper.  Maybe that will help.

Just another watercolor

I have painted this bird of paradise before.  I am looking for the first one so I can compare.  Not sure I like either one, but one thing for sure, I not going to paint it again!!

8 CAN SOUP

I found this recipe on line, and had to share it.  Going to try and make it this rainy week.  Maybe some corn bread would be good too.

8 Can Taco Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15.25 oz.) can sweet corn, drained
• 1 (12.5 oz.) can white chicken breast, drained
• 1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10 oz.) can green enchilada sauce
• 1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
• 1 packet taco seasoning

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a large pot.
2. Heat until warm, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve with tortilla chips.

Simi Valley

My sister Kristy and I took a little ride back in the hills of Simi Valley.  We found a beautiful wooded area.  Who knew.  Somewhere back there they shot "the little house on the prairie"  -- we never found that.

Saw this  you tube video today and loved it so I'm sharing it.  Who knew that you could wear a scarf so many different ways. (you can see it better if you make it full screen)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LYAEz777AU