Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving









Our plans were to spend the day with Dave and Nora in Anacortes. Instead we awoke to falling snow. Nora called and we rescheduled for tomorrow. I took off on a long walk past Bloedel Donovan Park into Whatcom Falls Park. The walk reminded me of how lucky we are to live in this beautiful place. One of the many things I'm thankful for: Arvin, our kids, my brothers and their ladies, and all my wonderful friends. I'm also very thankful for the joy of painting and taking photographs. And for the wonderful community of artists I work with and Trish Harding our terrific teacher. I feel very happy and thankful for my life.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Happy Birthday to the Queen!



Looking good for a seventeen year old cat! Congratulations to Coonmora Lady Fiona on her 17th birthday. She's a special cat and a loved family member of the Chaikins of Bellingham.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Rally for Patty Murray

Arvin and Steve
Arvin wore his "I Go Pogo" shirt.
There was a big crowd.

Maria Cantwell spoke.
So did Rick Larsen.
Patty Murray gave a great speech.
I went early to volunteer and helped sign in attendees. Arvin and Steve arrived later. It was a great gathering to support the reelection of our state senator Patty Murray.