A Day at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Posted on February 14, 2017 by puddlewonder

On this past Sunday, February 12, 2017, my husband took me and our girls to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to see the Jasper Johns and Edvard Munch: Love, Loss, and the Cycle of Life. I have been a huge fan of Edvard Munch since I was a teenager. So when I heard the VMFA was going to have an exhibit of his work I knew I had to go. Fortunately, this was a photo friendly exhibit so I was able to capture my aspiring artists in action. My daughters brought along notebooks so they could sketch some of the pieces they liked best. It was a perfect day! The girls asked lots of questions and took their time looking at the art work. When we were done with the exhibit we wondered around the museum to see what else they had to offer for our day of art!

Busy Sketching

Sketching Mom’s favorite Edvard Munch

Jasper Johns This was my Husband’s favorite.

Even my husband wanted to capture some art.

Telling Daddy what she’s seeing.

Deep conversation. Art can do that!

What do you see?

Family Portrait in the Art Deco mirros.

Concentration

More sketching

Discussing art with Daddy

On to the next one.

Waiting for Mommy

My Wish for 2017 to spend more time with the family.

A good place to Draw

Up Up and Away

Me and My Girls

Lunch with Chihuly

See ya Later.

Honoring Those Who Served America

Posted on October 21, 2016 by puddlewonder

On Saturday October 15, 2016 my daughter’s American Heritage Girl Troop and our brother Trail Life Troop had the privilege of thanking veterans who were visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps as part of an Honor Flight. To say that it was a moving experience doesn’t do justice to the memorable morning we had. I am sure that the young men and women will not soon forget the morning spent honoring those who served. Also, a special thank you to museum volunteer Trish, who made sure we were in the right place and gathered a few Quantico Marines for the big send off. She was absolutely wonderful!

Birthday Fun

Posted on October 5, 2016 by puddlewonder

The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof. Richard Bach

Selfie

ARRRRGH!

Posted on August 16, 2016 by puddlewonder

Our annual pool party was dedicated to the members of the family with big birthdays this year, 30, 40, and 60! So we threw a Pirate Bash!

Monroe County Historical Association

Posted on May 1, 2015 by puddlewonder

Monroe County Historical Association Stoudsburg, Pennsylvania http://www.monroehistorical.org

While in Pennsylvania I visited the Monroe County Historical Association’s museum. The association has taken up permanent residence in Stroud Mansion. A beautiful 12 room Georgian-style mansion built in 1795 by Jacob Stroud for his son, John. There is a research library and a rotating exhibit along with the permanent collection. It is an absolute gem. I highly, recommend stopping in if you ever make it to Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Until then here a few of my favorite photos from my visit.