Goodbye 2012 and hello 2013!

Not going to lie...was really ready to kick that old 2012 to the curb. So far the new year is coming together nicely and I have high hopes! Today is 4 months since J entered the ER in Alexandria and as I write he is at the gym with his buddy. Is he completely recovered? No. Will he ever be? No idea. Is he improving and working hard? Yes.
Favorite thing about 2012? I would have to say we made some new friends we cannot imagine a life without. Plus winning first place in a juried art show? Priceless! What a confidence booster some recognition can be...

For New years eve we had a lovely champagne and cheese fondue party! Just for two! Its not my favorite 'holiday' and I so loved staying home and keeping it simple.
We have been working on a few projects together and basically just enjoying the warm in the sun days. So glad we chose to live here...its perfect for us!

Our other really big new year news is the sale of our Westy. Its been fun having it back in our lives for the last 41/2 yrs but it has also been very costly at a time we couldnt afford the luxury.

Best campsite ever! Beach number 2 WA coast.

Best time camping... with Timothy and Jammie.

Another favorite memory was camping on Flathead Lake MT and opening the back end to sleep under a zillion stars. It was a treasure in our pockets to experience that...
We were mixed about selling it and couldnt help worry we would regret it. A very nice couple from San Luis Obispo area bought it and I hope it has lots of great adventures ahead. We were sad as it drove off but woke up the next morning feeling nothing but relief we were done trying to sell it. I think what continues to make me sad is the idea we wont camp again. Its no secret I enjoy it more than J but some of my best memories as a family were made while camping. I know we cannot afford an RV and J doesn't care for trailers so I see no solution. I have to accept I wont ever be one of those retired campers playing cards with cocktails by the campfire I use to envy. No one ever said life is fair.

I am working on a piece right now that is so much fun I cannot wait to get up and head to my 'studio'.
Its a gift for a friend graduating this spring with a degree in music therapy. I am trying to incorporate her music and violin into it and so far I love it! I am struggling with the best way to begin sewing because there needs to be a proper order to it. I hope to show you the finished project soon!
I am donating a butterfly piece to my mom's woman's club auction and need to get busy with that too. I laid awake in bed last night trying to visualize what I will do...no wonder I have sleep issues! This is the year I am going to also start sewing for "little dresses for Africa"...I am feeling frustrated with trying to be a successful artist and I am running out of walls to hang my art. So I guess I will venture off for a bit and try to make a difference with my work.
I am off to sew~thanks for dropping by.