Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sunset
We spent a wonderful late afternoon on the beach during our vacation. Several other beach moments, too... but this one was special. It was our 19th anniversary and we stayed all the way through sunset.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tasty Hawaii
I've got so many fun pictures from our trip to Hawaii, it's hard to know how to group them and what I want to document, share and blog about. So, I thought I'd start with an entire post about some of the delicious things we ate!
We had a great time at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I think it was Claire's favorite thing we did... other than play on the beach. The center has seven beautiful "villages" representing different parts of Polynesia. In Tahiti, Jeff loved the samples of coconut bread.
I'm not sure anyone really "loved" the samples of poi, but it was very cool to see it made in the authentic manner.
Our day at the Polynesian Cultural Center ended with a fabulous luau including smoothies in giant pineapple mugs!
Here's an afternoon lunch at Haleiwa Joe's.
Followed by shave ice at Aoki's. So many choices!
One night we had ramen at a tiny place on Waikiki's strip. Such a variety of cultures in Hawaii.
Jeff has been to Hawaii for work many times. This is one of his favorite places!
The kids shared a milkshake.
Another of Jeff's favorite places is Wahoo's Fish Tacos. Yum!
I'll share a bit more of this and that from our Hawaii trip soon.
We had a great time at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I think it was Claire's favorite thing we did... other than play on the beach. The center has seven beautiful "villages" representing different parts of Polynesia. In Tahiti, Jeff loved the samples of coconut bread.
I'm not sure anyone really "loved" the samples of poi, but it was very cool to see it made in the authentic manner.
Our day at the Polynesian Cultural Center ended with a fabulous luau including smoothies in giant pineapple mugs!
Here's an afternoon lunch at Haleiwa Joe's.
Followed by shave ice at Aoki's. So many choices!
One night we had ramen at a tiny place on Waikiki's strip. Such a variety of cultures in Hawaii.
Jeff has been to Hawaii for work many times. This is one of his favorite places!
The kids shared a milkshake.
Another of Jeff's favorite places is Wahoo's Fish Tacos. Yum!
I'll share a bit more of this and that from our Hawaii trip soon.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Adventures!
During the last week of summer, we took a wonderful family vacation to Hawaii. Jeff has been to Hawaii many times on business, and he and I went to Hawaii to celebrate my 40th birthday, but the kids had never been. We had an amazing time!
Jeff and the kids even took surf lessons (while I strolled around the Waikiki strip).
They both did awesome! I am so impressed by their fearlessness and eagerness! Benjamin was a natural. The instructors were quite amazed that he was able to stand up all the way on the first wave.
I'm not sure we'll be surfing again anytime soon, but I can imagine Claire or Benjamin paddling around off some shore in the future. Whenever or wherever that is, I hope they remember this day!
Jeff and the kids even took surf lessons (while I strolled around the Waikiki strip).
They both did awesome! I am so impressed by their fearlessness and eagerness! Benjamin was a natural. The instructors were quite amazed that he was able to stand up all the way on the first wave.
I'm not sure we'll be surfing again anytime soon, but I can imagine Claire or Benjamin paddling around off some shore in the future. Whenever or wherever that is, I hope they remember this day!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Update!
Gosh! It's been so long since I've blogged. It's been a crazy, busy, exciting, wonderful summer. But it's coming to an end soon. Jeff goes back to teaching tomorrow, Benjamin back to school on Tuesday and Claire on Wednesday. Everyone is ready!
Look at just a few of the goodies I gathered on my trip to NY.
Kristin brought goodies for our little artists retreat in NY: the chocolate with the Hawaiian coffee beans, the gorgeous indigo fabric and the zen gray lotus print all wrapped in the orange ribbon. I bought ribbons and metal iron-on bits at the fabulous M&J Trim. I'm even quite thrilled with the tiny free swatches of green and orange fabrics from a great shop in the garment district. Isn't that hand-dyed purple and green ribbon gorgeous?!
You'll be seeing some of those orange bits in the upcoming 12x12 Orange reveal on September 1.
Look at just a few of the goodies I gathered on my trip to NY.
Kristin brought goodies for our little artists retreat in NY: the chocolate with the Hawaiian coffee beans, the gorgeous indigo fabric and the zen gray lotus print all wrapped in the orange ribbon. I bought ribbons and metal iron-on bits at the fabulous M&J Trim. I'm even quite thrilled with the tiny free swatches of green and orange fabrics from a great shop in the garment district. Isn't that hand-dyed purple and green ribbon gorgeous?!
You'll be seeing some of those orange bits in the upcoming 12x12 Orange reveal on September 1.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
More Maine
So many lovely moments during my stay in Maine...
Indigo dying on Sarah's lawn.
Taco lunch with Kate and her kids.
Delicious paninis at Sarah's home.
A visit to the amazing Beattie Chicks Makery!
A nice reminder on a park bench.
Excellent art quilt exhibit at Maine Fiberarts including works by Elizabeth Busch, Susan Carlson, Mary Allen Chaisson and Stephanie Green Levy.
Walking on the beach.
So impressed by Hannah's inspirational energy at Beattie Chick's Girls Art Camp.
A few more travelog pictures later this week.
Indigo dying on Sarah's lawn.
Taco lunch with Kate and her kids.
Delicious paninis at Sarah's home.
A visit to the amazing Beattie Chicks Makery!
A nice reminder on a park bench.
Excellent art quilt exhibit at Maine Fiberarts including works by Elizabeth Busch, Susan Carlson, Mary Allen Chaisson and Stephanie Green Levy.
Walking on the beach.
So impressed by Hannah's inspirational energy at Beattie Chick's Girls Art Camp.
A few more travelog pictures later this week.
Monday, August 08, 2011
Frayed Edges Show!
The primary reason for my visit to Maine was to attend the opening of the Frayed Edges show at the Camden Library. And of course... to see my friends!
It was a great day. Here's Kate, me, Kathy and Sarah in the gallery.
My long landscape quilt, Over and Beyond, was perfectly placed over the display case that held smaller pieces.
Table decor with flowers from Sarah's garden. So lovely.
We decided to create an original collection of quilts especially for this event. We each made a triptych art quilt based on the theme "Letters."
This picture is a little dark, but you can see all four triptychs and each of the artists. Sarah has an excellent blog post showing each triptych and more description of the project here.
Lots of visitors came to enjoy the snacks and the art.
After the artists' reception, we walked over to Kathy's house for mojitos on the deck!
I really feel so very lucky to be in the company of such wonderful artists and delightful friends.
It was a great day. Here's Kate, me, Kathy and Sarah in the gallery.
My long landscape quilt, Over and Beyond, was perfectly placed over the display case that held smaller pieces.
Table decor with flowers from Sarah's garden. So lovely.
We decided to create an original collection of quilts especially for this event. We each made a triptych art quilt based on the theme "Letters."
This picture is a little dark, but you can see all four triptychs and each of the artists. Sarah has an excellent blog post showing each triptych and more description of the project here.
Lots of visitors came to enjoy the snacks and the art.
After the artists' reception, we walked over to Kathy's house for mojitos on the deck!
I really feel so very lucky to be in the company of such wonderful artists and delightful friends.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Lunch with Joanne
Earlier in July, I took a trip to Maine. I think it's my fourth trip back since we moved in 2005. I really love so many things about Maine. Joanne and I were just becoming friends around the time I moved, but we've stayed in touch via blogs and email and my every-so-often visits.
My first stop was lunch at the Sea Dog Brewery with Joanne. She went early to snag us a perfect table on the deck. Here she is looking through my 12x12 Color Play series.
The famous Brunswick Green Bridge was just over our shoulders. I just love this view.
Joanne showed me her entire 12x12 collection. It's quite impressive. She has such a strong personal style and yet the collection shows some growth and development. Over four years, you would expect that, of course!
I also shared some in-progress pieces and Joanne gave me some excellent suggestions. Someone who give excellent critique and is a good friend is a treasure!
Here are more pictures of the green bridge from later in my visit. I walked across the bridge and enjoyed views on both sides.
This is the building which includes the restaurant where we had lunch.
On the opposite side of the bridge is a dam and lots of interesting rocks, water and birds. I thought that line in the rock disappearing down into the water was pretty cool.
Texture, color, line...
More pictures from Maine including the Frayed Edges exhibit at the Camden library coming soon.
My first stop was lunch at the Sea Dog Brewery with Joanne. She went early to snag us a perfect table on the deck. Here she is looking through my 12x12 Color Play series.
The famous Brunswick Green Bridge was just over our shoulders. I just love this view.
Joanne showed me her entire 12x12 collection. It's quite impressive. She has such a strong personal style and yet the collection shows some growth and development. Over four years, you would expect that, of course!
I also shared some in-progress pieces and Joanne gave me some excellent suggestions. Someone who give excellent critique and is a good friend is a treasure!
Here are more pictures of the green bridge from later in my visit. I walked across the bridge and enjoyed views on both sides.
This is the building which includes the restaurant where we had lunch.
On the opposite side of the bridge is a dam and lots of interesting rocks, water and birds. I thought that line in the rock disappearing down into the water was pretty cool.
Texture, color, line...
More pictures from Maine including the Frayed Edges exhibit at the Camden library coming soon.
Monday, August 01, 2011
More NYC
We also watched some fun street performers in Battery Park. Benjamin "volunteered" to be jumped over.
Beautiful grand hall at Ellis Island.
One more shot from the top of the Empire State Building.
A guy carrying two lamps on the back of his bicycle cart.
Building decor at Rockefeller Center.
The Lego version...
Atlas in Rockfeller Center.
The Lego version along with Benjamin...
Chairs in China Town.
Afternoon treat at Serendipity. This is the "frozen hot chocolate" made famous in the movie Serendipity, which the kids have never seen.
We saw Cirque de Soleil Zarkana at Radio City Music Hall.
The Big Piano at FAO Schwartz made famous in the movie "Big" which the kids have never seen.
It was a really great trip to one of our great American cities.
Beautiful grand hall at Ellis Island.
One more shot from the top of the Empire State Building.
A guy carrying two lamps on the back of his bicycle cart.
Building decor at Rockefeller Center.
The Lego version...
Atlas in Rockfeller Center.
The Lego version along with Benjamin...
Chairs in China Town.
Afternoon treat at Serendipity. This is the "frozen hot chocolate" made famous in the movie Serendipity, which the kids have never seen.
We saw Cirque de Soleil Zarkana at Radio City Music Hall.
The Big Piano at FAO Schwartz made famous in the movie "Big" which the kids have never seen.
It was a really great trip to one of our great American cities.
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