The Bus Ride

Friends always make a bus ride more fun!

I feel lucky to be surrounded with the friends I have!

Katie's "Gotcha Day" - 14th Anniversary

Time is going so fast! I can't believe it has been fourteen years since Katie was placed in my arms in front of the hotel elevator. Even though fourteen years have passed, I still have such clear memories of that day. It has been a good fourteen years!

Another Watercolor Piece

Katie decided to get creative on another late evening. I woke up to another watercolor picture. It amazes me because she hasn't used watercolors since she was around 7 years old. She has practiced her drawing and coloring skills, but not so much painting skills. When I use watercolors, my painting looks nothing like hers!

I decided to draw one of my favorite fruits.

Happy Easter, 2025!

Katie's Easter basket had some of her favorites this year!

I love Lindor milk chocolate bunnies,...

...small stuffed animals, and...

...Only Murders in the Building!

An Easter "Basket"

Katie is too old to really do an Easter egg hunt, but I still put some candy in plastic eggs just to have around the house. This year, her "Easter basket" to gather eggs was a tad un-fancy!

Happy Easter!

Katie's Artwork

Katie had told me she was inspired to do something one night but wasn't sure what. After I went to bed, she decided to grab the watercolors and create some art.

I had fun using my inspiration for drawing and...

...painting.

A Night at the Theater

Katie got to spend an evening with Jennifer at the theater. Neither was super excited about the play, but it was part of the annual ticket package, so they went anyway.

Even though it wasn't our favorite play, we still had fun together!