Feeling nostalgic...

 

This morning I was cleaning some dishes and was reminiscing over a mixing bowl that I had just used to make pancakes.  It was given to me by a dear friend that passed on several years ago. I still think of her every time I use it... and several other things she had given me over the years. Nothing big... all little necessary kitchen items like a cookie spatula, cooling rack, etc.  We also used to walk once a week over in the park and I'd bring coffee or tea in a thermos and she's bring graham crackers. It's funny how you miss those little every day things. 

I also have several other things that friends have given me that I use a lot... and make me think of them (although they are still with us thank goodness). And of course there are the things that belonged to my mom or a family member that also hold 'special memories'.  The thing is... they aren't anything big or expensive... but the memories are priceless.

Our oldest son and his wife just left this morning after spending a week here visiting. They live in Texas too, but are about 8 hours away so we don't get to see them often. Perhaps this is the reason for my nostalgia? It was great spending time with them.

Their 2 Doodles in Son's Car

Oh, we did have one exciting incident happen while they were here. We were in the Mall and had stopped at Eataly's to order pizza to take home.  While waiting, the Mall Fire Alarm went off and the loud speaker said for everyone to quickly find their way to the nearest exit. Well... we had paid for the pizzas and weren't about to leave without them, so we just stood there... looking around at everyone else. Many that were sitting there eating didn't leave (some did). We could see people in the main area walkways leaving, but while we stood there, I was thinking "I don't even know where the nearest exit is..." Anyway, after 2 Fire Alarm announcements in about 5 minutes, they said, "False Alarm"... so luckily, no problem.

Today, being Saturday and no more company for a bit (at least not until Thanksgiving probably), we are winding down. DH is stuffing peppers today and I'm catching up on water-coloring my sketches.  We've basically had company all summer... and loved it... but it's kept us busier than our normal laid back routine. And with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas around the corner... we could use some 'down time'.

Here's a picture of some of my newly water-colored sketches. These came out OK... for the most part... since I've had no instruction in water-coloring... but love playing around with it.

 

The one I'm working on now (ruining probably) is the dog with the frog on his nose (having a bit of trouble with that one - but haven't given up yet). 

 

Oh well, enough of that... I'm finding that you have to let each layer dry before adding another color... so it takes days for me to see if I like the effect. If anyone is good at water-coloring out there, I'm up for any advice.

Going to close this now and go make a cup of tea. Irish Breakfast Tea is my favorite. Hope you all have a lovely weekend. It's a tiny bit cooler this morning here (hurray!). 

Hugs (virtual),

Rian

great pic!