3.29.2011

i'm a big girl now


The other day I painted all by myself.  Oh the joy!

I was at my mother-in-love's house and she gave me the idea.  The kids were sleeping and I got to use "big girl" paints.  I think it's been a little over a year that I've sat down to paint "for real".  And it felt so good.  Not that I don't enjoy the numerous finger paintings and toast paintings, face paintings, toenail paintings, and paintings on mamma's wall.  Those are all fun, but they often require A LOT of clean up. Well, except for the time when we made homemade pudding paint.  We ended up licking the bowls clean and ourselves of course.




This, on the other hand, was stress-free, pain-free, and relatively mess-free.

I feel all growed up.


P.S.   My Dear Friends,

If you still stop by every now and then to make sure I'm yet alive and to read my scattered posts that reflect my scattered brain, I want to thank you from the absolute bottom of my still beating heart.  Life with little ones can be a consuming endeavor and I just want you to know that I love and appreciate your  presence here.  It makes this housewife of toddler county feel so rich in friendships :)

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20 comments:

  1. KristinMarch 29, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I just love stopping by to read your blog, Joye! :) You are so talented as an artist!! I admire that so much, because I cannot draw at all! ha! What a beautiful painting!!

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  2. Mindy HarrisMarch 29, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    joye you made such a lovely rose. i'm glad you got some time in to do something creatively fulfilling. i am almost done with a felt wreath and it feels good!

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  3. Lisa GraceMarch 29, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Beautiful! That is not a gifting I have, but I do love it. I'm glad you got that time in :)

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  4. MamasitaMarch 29, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Your painting is beautiful! And yes, I come and check in on you ALOT! :-) Miss you dearie!
    Happy Spring Friend,
    Maggie

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  5. PaisleyJadeMarch 29, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Stunning painting - so wish I could paint! Lovely that you got to spend some time doing it. xoxo

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  6. Cole FrankeMarch 29, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    So beautiful Joye! Always look forward to your posts. :)

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  7. jackstaMarch 29, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    lovely!

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  8. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    totally understand the busy toddler lifestyle and just glad to see that you are doing well and are still able to do 'big girl' things!!!

    beautiful!

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  9. StephanieMarch 29, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    So beautiful...not only the picture, but the woman behind the picture. I've not been visiting/commenting on many blogs lately (or posting on my own blog as often either), but I'm still thankful to know you and am always blessed when I do visit. Love you!

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  10. Mindy HarrisMarch 29, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    i am so stoked you like my living room. you have impeccable taste and i can't believe you like our pad. that is just too COOL.

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  11. Leslie @ top of the pageMarch 30, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    i love your blog too. and it's good to follow a blog that doesn't post crazy often, since those blogs kinda stress me out...i get a weird feeling like I'm behind if I can't read all the posts. which is how i feel about most things around my house...behind. so thank you for not adding to the list of things i'm behind on :)

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  12. Katherine SchultzMarch 30, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    So beautiful! Loved looking through all of those beauties.

    K xx

    www.thoseblissmoments.blogspot.com

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  13. JessicaMarch 30, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    stumbled on your blog and just enjoyed reading a little. and the closest thing I'll ever get to painting something is with finger paints! beautiful job.

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  14. ErinMarch 30, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I have two Rubie Joye K originals hanging in my house :)

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  15. katyMarch 31, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    ah! what a pretty painting! you're little ones look like they're having a wonderful time too. :) love the pictures.

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  16. LeeAnn@Encouragement Is ContagiousMarch 31, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I just happened upon your blog for the first time today. Your heart is all over the place. I enjoyed the sweet presence in this place. Like your painting too.

    Lee Ann

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  17. BARBIEApril 4, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Your painting is absolutely beautiful. You truly have a gift. And I love reading your blog!

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  18. Theresa MillerApril 6, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Joye,
    you are full of gifts and talents. Thanks for sharing another piece of you!

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  19. Breeanna @ a brilliant melodyApril 7, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    such a beautiful painting!

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  20. http://stacey-dellfamily.blogspot.com/April 7, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    What do you use to edit your pics? I love the vintage picture look!

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I love them.