That is the title that I am thinking about giving this painting below-
Two Amish boys, coming home from work in the fields.
Does it make sense? The boys have been working in the fields all day planting new asparagus plants for a neighboring farm. They are tired, worn out and ready for supper. They are discussing the frog they caught with their friend Jesse up the street from the little pond hangout, where all important meetings take place round a campfire. Life revolves around seasons, “putting up” food and family. “Freedom!” And of course, their ancestors have fought for it.
This painting I need to put away for a few days before coming back to it so I can see it clearly. That arm has some much needed TLC!
The last couple of weeks have been a bit slow for me as I have not been feeling well. The flip side of this is that I do well sitting and painting. These are the three paintings I have been working on.
Bearded Iris against the aging stuccoed wall. A good reminder how nothing lasts forever.
Different things we have been doing as a family…well, first of all, I am so thankful for the older kids and their help. They have been making sure things I usually do are taken care of, like laundry and meals. During Christmas break we enjoyed family time, visiting with our extended family and friends, opening presents and enjoying a big meal. I finished a knitting project I started three years ago. And I have been framing, a lot! But that is for another newsletter!
Building some neat lego structures with Charlie.
Blessings from our family to yours,
Holly
PS ‘Coming Home’ is the title that we settled on for the above painting.