Looking Back at 2011

In January I listed my Zodiac Girls Collection...

I had so much fun creating each piece...

and tried to stay true to the elements

and traits that go with each sign.

March 8th I got Skittles...

she has been such a Blessing in my life...

I don't know what I would ever do without her.

March 15th is the only time any of my art

has been included in Etsy Finds...

which is a pretty 'big deal' for

anyone who has a shop on Etsy.

They included my 'Ides of March' print

for their 

'Ides of March' issue.

I became a Zazzle Pro Seller..

and a couple of my Zazzle items

won some awards...

including my Twilight Shoes.

My 10th Grandbaby...

Oliver Aurealius 

was born September 12th...

Jaime and I watched him the month of November

and I can tell you...

in the few weeks since we last watched him

on a regular basis

he's grown like a weed and doing so many

new things!

Alice in Wonderland - Encore
I LOVE this painting...but it took so long for me to paint
that I decided that I would do fewer 'character' paintings
in the new year.
I'll do more paintings...but these will be more along the lines
of abstract landscapes..
some tree art..
bird art
and the such.

I moved...
and I'm still adjusting to living
in a home one third the size of the house I'd lived in for
the last five years.
But...it's all good. I'll eventually get it all figured out:)

Body by Vi and Oliver Aurelius

I don't normally 'plug' products...unless they happen to be my own.

But...I am taking a minute to 'plug' this one.

My sister put me onto this product...it's mainly for weight loss I guess.

I'm okay with my weight...I suppose I could stand to lose five or ten pounds

but no more than that.

But, with my really hectic schedule I really needed some kind of

vitamin or something.

The kit pictured comes with a shake mix, some energy drink powders and a thirty day

supply complete vitamins.  In their words....this has

"a patented anti-aging and energy formula, balanced nutrition, and hydration and energy without the jitters. The program is founded on keeping your nutrition in balance with one shake per day, to help your body fuel itself with lean protein, digestive enzymes, fiber, calcium, and prebiotics to support your bodies normal regularity. Combine that with our comprehensive Vi-Pak, for sound nutritional support from head to toe, and patent-pending Neuro Smart Energy drink mix, to support healthy brain function and keep you sharp." 

I guess lots of people are losing quite a bit of weight by replacing one or two meals with the shake...

and it really is tasty.

I had a few problems getting my first package.  My UPS driver delivered it to the wrong

house.  The company was quick to send me out a replacement package and

wouldn't you know it...the first package was found the day before the replacement

was delivered.

I told the UPS driver and he sent the second package back.

Well...I should have received this month's package last week and it didn't come.

It turns out that when the replacement package was returned...the company

thought I was canceling my automatic shipments...

yikes!!!

I've had to 'ration' what I have left to get me through until this is all straightened out...

and I realized...

I really do LIKE the product.

It's a little pricey...but I think it is worth every penny.

My sister has been selling it over on eBay and can barely keep up with the orders.

Anyway...thought I'd 'share' that little bit of information.

And..on an even happier note...

I have a new grandbaby!!!!

Oliver Aurelius

(his dad has a thing for Roman Emperors)

He is so darned sweet and cute!!!

And I'm so darned proud and happy:)