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"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time." ~John Lubbock

Summertime is here and I’ve been enjoying the slower pace of life! Life never really slows down, the ebb and flow just changes depending on the time of year. Now that school is out and both the kids are home we don’t have to rush out early everyday to school, but we’ve had plenty to keep us busy.

Here are a few things I ♥ about summer…

Sleeping in…a little ☺

Swimming at the pool

A visit to the grandparents

The Library’s summer reading program

Water gun fights

Afternoon naps

Swim lessons

Longer days

The rare thunderstorm

Art fun: play dough, crayons and coloring books, watercolor painting

Slip and slide in the backyard

Dinners together with fresh fruits, veggies and cooking from the grill

Morning Dance-offs with Just Dance Kids on the Wii

Staying up late reading

Watching the fun and freedom of being a kid

Photo by michibanban on Flickr

“Summer is where the girls go barefoot and their hearts are just as free as their toes.” ~ Unknown

What do you love about summertime?

In between pool visits and keeping the kids busy this summer, I've been trying to squeeze in a bit of time in the studio! It has definitely been challenging! I do have some new paintings to share and I'll also be letting you in on some big news...coming soon!! :)

How are you finding time to create during these hot summer months?

Happy creating,
Jennifer

I had a wonderful time last night at my first ever "painting party" at Painting With a Twist! If you've never heard of it, PWaT is a really neat place to go for a girls night out with some friends. They also host private parties or whatever fun event you'd like to plan! Everyone follows along and paints with an instructor while visiting with each other and snacking on yummies. At the end of the night we all left with a finished painting. So fun!!

Here is my finished piece from the evening!!!!

I just love the idea behind PWaT! I think it is wonderful that they show their customers that ANYONE can create art! People are being exposed to creating in a way they may have never before thought was possible for them! One story was shared that after taking several PWaT classes a student then began exploring and creating art on her own at home. It opened up a whole new world to her, just by getting a paintbrush in her hands and therefore boosting her confidence. So very cool!! :)

I am prayerfully considering a really big, exciting decision right now! God is so good to open amazing doors of opportunity, just when you're least expecting them! I can't wait to share more...soon!!! :)

Happy creating!!
Jennifer