Art by JPL

When I started thinking about writing a 2018 year in review post I didn't feel like there would be much to report. It's so important to look back at the year and think about your accomplishments! When I began to make a list, I was pleasantly surprised. In 2018 I completed two 30-day painting challenges. I applied to several juried shows, and was accepted to one that will be up in January. I created a calendar of my artwork, and got more involved in my local art association. I

Traveling in the Adirondacks with my family is a yearly tradition. I have been spending summers there since I was a baby! I love to be there with my own kids and watch them enjoying it as much as I always have. And I am so lucky that my husband loves it there as much as I do! We spent a lot of time swimming, playing cards, taking walks in the woods, and eating copious amounts of ice cream after the kids went to bed. What a lovely vacation! Now that it's nearly mid-August I am

I absolutely loved traveling in Australia with the kids this summer. What an incredible experience!! Melbourne is a beautiful city and I was amazed by how it felt both familiar and very strange. This trip was for the kids, so we spent a lot of time at zoos and playgrounds. We even spent an afternoon at an indoor playground with bounce houses. We stayed with friends which made everything easier. I'm very glad I didn't have to try driving on the left side! I know this sounds im

Summer starts next week! The kids will soon be done with school and we will begin our crazy summer adventure. I'm taking them to visit close friends in Melbourne, AUSTRALIA. It'll be winter there and I'm flying alone with them, across the world. When I booked the trip I was so excited and confident and as it gets closer I'm really wondering why this seemed like a good idea!! HA! Seriously, we will have an amazing time on the other side of the world. We are so lucky to have su