This past weekend was the peak of the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. Heavy crowds surrounded the tidal basin enjoying the perfect blooms and weather. AASPN_ArtsyPaint5 AASPN_ArtsyBlendzSquash AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteAmongFriends AASPN_SummerWordMix AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteRoutine &amp...

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The fish markets in Sicily are amazing and chaotic. AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteEmbraceMe, background paper darkened Artsy Layered Template #120, paint bits from template TFL

It may be February, but it's springtime in Sicily. AASPN_FotoInspiredDoubleTemplate51A ArtPlayPalettes Happy Life, Destiny MultiMedia Branches

I stacked transfers to create the top border, as well as for texture on the page. AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteTime AASPN_ArtPlayChristmasNostalgia AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteForester AASPN_ArtPlayGreatOutdoors AASPN_ArtPlayForTheRecord TFL

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Remembering our military who have sacrificed for us this Christmas. AASPN_ChristmasWordBursts1_2 AASPN_ArtPlaySantaChristmas AASPN_ArtPlayHolly TFL

I want to send a huge thank you this Christmas to Eric and Anna for their sacrifice for our country. God speed Eric as you head to Maryland to serve our country in new ways. We made a quick trip to D.C. this past weekend. It is truly special at this time of year...

Finally, the book my daughter has worked on for so long has been published. It's a group effort and is wonderful. AASPN_FotoBlendzAlbumnTemplate5H_Page17 AASPN_ArtPlayForTheRecord_ArtsyPaper2 AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteChance_VintageNeedle AASPN_MultiLayeredFotoBlendz2_6...

Our grandchildren are loving all the snow in Chicago this year! AASPN_ArtPlaySantaChristmas AASPN_ArtPlayWinterWonderland AASPN_WaterColorFotoBlendz2 AASPN_ArtPlayMintBlizzard_GlitterSnowflake AASPN_ArtsyBlendzSnowElements AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteWoodland_Ribbon AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteHolly...

Riley was happy to give Santa a wave, but not to sit on his lap. AASPN_ArtPlaySantaChristmas_ AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteTraveler_Overlay3 AASPN_ArtPlaySweetChristmas I made the cookies from elements in this kit. AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteHolly_FlossRed AASPN_ArtPlayEmbraceLife_WireHeart...

We happened upon this Grizzly last May in Yellowstone. Not a great picture, but a thrill never the less. AASPN_ArtPlayWinterWonderland_SolidPaper5 AASPN_12X12LayeredEdgeOverlays1_2 AASPN_ArtPlayChristmasMagic_recolored transfers and elements AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteHolly_Transfer14...

Our dear granddaughter celebrated her 2nd birthday this past weekend. When a friend of hers from Day Care arrived, he was so thrilled to see her, and I was so thrilled to have my camera when he ran to greet her. The precious joy of children. AASPN_ArtsyLayeredTemplate70 AASPN_ArtPlayPalette...

AASPN_ArtPlayPalettes Imagination, Learn, EnRoute & Golden Glory AASPN_AbstractFotoBlendz7 AASPN_MultiMediaPumpkins For Anna's recolor challenge from her blog. TFL

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The Denver Art Museum just ended an excellent fiber exhibit, SPUN. My daughter and I were able to visit it this past weekend seeing several pieces by a friend of hers. (This is not one of those). Time with Mom and family also while in Denver. AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteFloralis_PatternPaper1...

Thanks. WA should be proud of how wonderful they are protecting their parks and city.

I fell in love with Seattle and the Pacific Northwest earlier this month. It had been 37 years since our last visit. What a beautiful area this is. AASPN_ArtPlayOceanCove_ArtsyPaper2 AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteSeaLife_ArtsyPaper3 AASPN_ScriptTeaseCelebrate1 AASPN_MultiMediaFrames1_4B...

The Meadows of Mt. Rainer are ablaze in wildflowers this month. AASPN_ArtPlayForgetMeNot_ArtPaper3 AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteConcerto, Blossom, Great Outdoors, This is Life, Adventure and Chance AASPN_ArtPlayPaletteWinter2_Brush10 AASPN_FotoBlendzOverlays5_1 AASPN_ScholarlyAlpha1_Upper_L...