Lady of the Arts

I have the honor of making the first post for my mother's blog. My mom has been painting since she was in High School. There was a time when she was raising "the kids" where she quit painting on canvas, but I think she held on to as much of the artist in her as possible while devoting most of her time to motherhood. I always say, however, that she raised me with a paint brush in my hand. I have many memories of painting ceramics, pieces of wood and doing craft projects on the kitchen table. It is because of the many messy and enjoyable hours that we spent together that I have grown up to enjoy all things with paint, sewing machines, and many, many more things. I am sure that at the end of the day, it was quite a chore to clean up from all of the crazy projects and adventures that she undertook with five children. Thank you mom for all of that work. Thank you for being the woman that you are, and for all of the adventures that you undertook with your little people right there at your side. Thank you for the adventures that you undertake with me, and my children right by our sides. You inspire me, you teach me, but most of all, you love me- and I love you! Love, Red