Mrs. Santa is worn out. Now Santa, that is a different story. and a birthday wish.

For some reason Santa thinks he has nothing to do until Christmas Eve.

Mrs. Claus is worn out, but pleased at all that has been accomplished.

I don't have to clean up my kitchen table work space until almost 2 weeks.

Santa and Mrs. Claus are in their place on the stairway.

This is the first thing our kiddos and grands look for. 

A tradition for at least 30 years, yes way before some of them were born.

Hoo Hoo Hoo.

Mrs. Claus needs a day of rest.

   

 Happy Birthday dear Son-in-law.

 A super husband, dad, son and son-in-law, coach and all around great guy.

Doing my Thing Day- Not much

Today is Doing My Thing Day.

But, because of all the things I did Sunday I cannot do much today.

Old enemy sciatica has reared it's ugly head.

Can't sit for long.

Got my acrylics class homework done and my oil painting class homework done and tried something new.

About 3 days ago I smeared this canvas with gesso.

 Found this on Sketchbook challenge.


Smeared a thick layer of gesso on a canvas leaving valleys and peaks then mixed in a little color pushing and poking it around with a palate knife.
I just kept moving the gesso around as long as it was just a little movable.
This is the way it ended up.

It took it about three days to dry, but I like it.


I would like to send you over to visit my dear blogging friend in Alaska.
She has her usual beautiful card for this day and her words are so sweet and inspiring.
go here to visit Shelly.

Ice pack and rest for me.