Watercolor Projects- March, 2016

 This project is a monochromatic my class was assigned in Art class. It took me almost 2 days to find something I could do for my project because every time I picked something, other classmates were already doing them. I wanted to do something that no one else was doing. I honestly didn't think I would be able to do the reflections of the birds but I did it. Everyone was using acrylic paint as well, and I was somewhat sick of acrylic. I chose to do watercolor. I came so close to backing out when I wish started because I didn't like it, but my friend made me continue. Plus I couldn't find the paper to start over. This was my first project done with watercolor. I have done watercolor in the past, but that was grade school projects and I didn't try hard back then. I didn't really like art then.

Since I was so proud of my monochromatic project and I finished early, I did another watercolor piece. I was definitely happy with how this one turned out. I also got a lot of compliments on it. I didn't want to turn it in for a grade because I wanted it back as soon as I completed it. I finished this is about 2 days.

Buddy

This is my aunt's cat, Buddy. She has another cat named Oreo, but Oreo doesn't like his picture taken. Buddy is a really good cat that will actually take baths. But he does kind of creep me out. He had an extra toe on his front paws. When I went over there for the first time since my aunt got her cats, Buddy jumped on me and clawed me on my thighs. His paws were spread apart like frog feet. I like frogs, but I don't like cats with frog feet. One of Buddy's eyes are foggy. I think before my aunt got the cats, Buddy might have got in a fight and got his eye scratched. Sometimes I wonder if it's difficult for him to see out of that eye. He is a lazier cat, but Oreo is very wild.

Going on a Walk- March 11, 2016

 Last weekend I had a friend over and I wanted to show her around the property a little. I miss the days that my cousin and I would just play for hours, day and night, under these trees. The tree on the right is actually a tree that my cousin fell out of. I was kind of scared of climbing the tree, but once I got up there, I was fine. There are so many wonderful memories here. I wish we had more time to make more. Occasionally my cousin and I walk back there and share a few memories and laughs. For the past 2 or 3 years, we have rode my golf cart back there together while blaring the music of our choice. Although I will be able to drive on the road soon behind a car wheel, I am still looking forward to the summers we spend in the woods driving the golf cart.

My cousin and I always wanted to build a fort on this dead tree. It has changed appearance since we were younger, but it still looks like a good fort could be built by it, haha.

Mom's and Grandma's Favorite Tree

My family and I pass this tree every single day. When I was little, I remember my grandma saying it was her favorite tree. Every fall is looks like this. I could've gotten a better picture and this fall I plan on it. The power lines disappointed me since they got in the way.

When this tree has no leaves on it, it looks terrible. I wish the fall leaves lasted longer so I have more time to admire their beauty.

Grandpa's/Mom's Flowers

This is one of my favorite photos I've taken of my mom's and grandpa's flowers. The sun was beginning to set on a lovely summer evening. Almost every night, we would have a bonfire for no reason. My grandpa always walked over to watch it burn with me and we would talk about anything. I'm really going to miss that this year.

I'm also going to miss my cat Maybell jumping through the flower beds chasing after a baseball I accidentally threw through the beds. When I was walking around the yard taking all of these photos, Maybell would keep me company and smell all of the beautiful flowers.

Spring Break Excitement

For my Spring Break this year, I will be traveling to Florida for the very first time. I cannot contain my excitement for this trip! I have been out of state a few times. I've been to Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. My dad is driving my brother and I all the way there. We aren't flying. I feel that will be a more exciting way and cheaper way to travel. We'll definitely see a lot more instead of looking at clouds. I can't wait to post photos on here of my trip. I know we are attending Disney World while we're there. I think we may visit Universal Studios, Harry Potter World, and Sea World as well (at least I hope). I am excited to get some sea shells to take home and maybe do some crafts with them. I'll probably bring home more than necessary.    

Grandpa's Garden: Part 1

This is a piece of my grandpa's garden from 2015. I could never get over how green and gorgeous it was. The plants always grew perfectly. Everyone would be at my grandpa's garden asking for cucumbers and tomatoes. In the past years, Grandpa would have weeded it better. But my grandpa was running out of steam. I remember the years when I was a little girl and my grandpa would grow carrots just for me to feed my rabbit. He would holler across the yard to me,"It's time to pick!".

My Grandpa's Flowers

 Something always stuck out at my Grandpa's house next door every single year, and that was his gardens. Nobody in our county has ever seen such beautiful creations. This last year, the flowers died sooner. The garden wasn't as booming as it was in the past. I guess that was a sign that nobody noticed. On the morning of November 30th, 2015, my Grandpa passed away. I was never so broken before. My gramps meant the world to be and more. It was strange how the plants died with him. My goal this spring is to take care of my grandpa's plants just like he did.

My Nephew's Baby Shower

 It's hard to believe this happened a little over a year ago. My nephew is a year old now. He is such a cutie, he'll definitely be a little heart breaker. The decorations were the best. My nephew's grandma house was decorated with baby blocks, baby books, little candies, balloons, and much more! The presents wrapping paper was really cute too. I wouldn't have wanted to unwrap them.

I can't wait until my nephew is a little older so I can teach him some cool things and take him and his sister's places.

Lake Michigan 2015

This is the shore of Lake Michigan. My Dad and I always go through the tunnel of trees and end up here. It's a really pretty adventure. Afterwords we go eat at the Keyhole Bar in Mackinaw City. One day I'd like to walk down this beach and have a picnic at my destination, then walk back. I love the colors of the water. Some parts are really dark blue, lighter blue, and some parts are clear. On a really hot, summer day, it would be a good place to swim. I've never swam in any of the Great Lakes. Hopefully this year I can fit it in!

Easter 2015

 I thought since Easter is coming soon, I'd post something about it. The tradition of coloring eggs every year will never end no matter how old I get. I did shoot the Easter bunny though... Wait, what? Anyways, Easter was one of my favorite holidays when I was little. I was excited to see the Easter basket I got in the morning and finding the eggs hidden in my house. I finally started catching on over the years on where they usually were. And then that dinner....oh that dinner! Yeah, the dinner is definitely my favorite part. This year I'm excited to shop for something for my parents. They deserve a little something as well.

Homeless Homer

This is Homer, Homeless Homer. He is a Golden Retriever. My step sister took him in a long time ago. He didn't have a home and at the kindness of my sister's heart, she adopted him. She treated Homer like a human child. Some parents that have real children should take after her. Homer passed away a few months ago. We all miss him a lot. I'm going to miss the day we got to babysit him. I enjoyed spending time outside with him throwing the ball around. Homer was definitely the perfect family pet. He did need a lot of attention, especially towards the end, but it was all worth it. I really miss him..

Black & White

 I just wanted to share a few black & white photos I captured. The first photo was Opening Day of rifle season. I didn't have much to do at the time since no deer were coming in. That was my view of my bait pile. I really love to hunt. I couldn't picture life without it, honestly.
The second photo is of my beloved cat Maybell that went missing. I always loved her eyes. They matched her fur and it was so cool.
The last photo is just a random picture I took in the hallway. I was actually just messing around with my camera, but it looked pretty neat after I made it black & white. Black & White isn't a filter I would normally use. I use it once in a while, After looking at these photos I've taken, I might start using it a little more. It looks really good on people.

Sunsets

 Some of these pictures are low quality, but they are beautiful in my opinion. I absolutely love sunsets. There's almost never a boring looking sunset. The first photo is at Silver Lake. The second photo was on I-75, so was the third. The fourth was in a driveway. I don't exactly remember where I told the others. As you can see, I like to capture sunsets. Hopefully my photography talents gets better soon because I would like more high quality photos of sunsets, and everything else for that matter.

Baby

This is my Jack Russel terrier, Baby. I got her when I was about 3 years old. We have been buddies all my life. She is about 12 years old, which is somewhat old for a dog. She doesn't play with toys, but she can be playful. You could throw a ball to her or a rope toy, and she won't go near it. When she was a puppy she did. But when you get her treat bag out, she'll jump and sit pretty for me. I'm surely going to miss her when she passes on. Baby is one of the best dogs you can ask for. She does have her days to where shes a pain in the rear like every dog, or human. Her favorite thing to do is lay by you on the couch or ride on the golf cart. She gets so mad at me when I leave her home and don't take her for a ride, sometimes she'll actually cry.