proud meema - amazing new little life
snuggle time with Jackson
the happy parents - I've never seen Marissa glow so brightly
I'm here in Denver with Marissa, Mick, and my baby grandson Jackson. Walter and I came one week ago, just on the heels of my return from teaching in Las Vegas at Art and Soul. Walter was able to stay for a nice long weekend and I'm staying on for a total of 2 weeks, savoring my moments with my baby-now-full-grown- daughter Marissa, whom I miss so very much, watching her and husband Mick be the wonderful parents they naturally are to beautiful baby Jackson. I pinch myself - could life be sweeter?
a walk in the park, perfect cloud gazing weather
this is what i saw
renegade ducks
there is a story here, my imagination runs rampant
I think (no, I know) that I have turned into a terrible blogger. I don't know exactly when it happened or why, but it's clear that I don't share here as much as I used to. I feel more private these days at the same time so aware and appreciative of all the close friendships and relationships that my presence online has birthed. Still, I find myself distancing myself from all things computer and internet, turning my attention in different directions. I don't want to let go of my presence here, but I accept that I may not post as often as I once did, months ago now....
Looking Back - my time in Las Vegas
The students in both of my Art & Soul classes I taught were absolutely awesome - I wish I'd have thought to take photos as some beautiful artwork was created. A case of being in the moments vs. documenting the moments.
Leighanna and I in the lobby of the Mirage, waiting to get in to see Cirque du Soleil performance "Love", Beatles music - fabulous!!
Leighanna, her sweetie Thomas Ashman, and I all went to the BEST Thai restaurant, the most delicious Thai I have ever eaten hands down.
more Las Vegas...
Huge huge congrats, Meema!! Such sweet pictures!!! :)
Love your Vegas pix-looks like you had some serious fun!!!!!
Posted by: kelly | March 06, 2010 at 12:10 PM
What a gorgeous family you are blessed with! Your photos are delightful. I can completely relate to your blogging lag. I have come to a place where posting frequency has dragged and I've let myself go into a guilt place, but I realize it's the flow of the tide. Both my creativity and blogging energies are needed elsewhere for now. Perhaps they'll return in a new way! Enjoy your days, those dramatic clouds and mostly the love shared...
Posted by: karin bartimole | March 06, 2010 at 03:06 PM
oh i love seeing these photos. beautiful you with the gorgeous jackson! love that first photo so much katie...he will cherish it one day.
so glad you are there soaking up all the goodness.
much love...
Posted by: liz elayne | March 06, 2010 at 03:59 PM
mmm, that first photo says it all dear katie. i dont think i have ever seen a photo of you looking so content and at peace with your world. you look completely blissed out!
i miss your blog updates but it's clear to me that you are otherwise engaged and happy. i miss you but know where to find you should i feel the need!
much love your way
xo
Posted by: samm | March 06, 2010 at 04:15 PM
what a gorgeous picture of you and that baby! YOu are glowing from the inside out - what a treasure
Posted by: gina armfield | March 07, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Wonderful photos of you and the baby. It must be an amazing feeling.
I soooo know that feeling - "A case of being in the moments vs. documenting the moments". So true.
Enjoy your precious time.
Posted by: Judy Wilkenfeld | March 07, 2010 at 01:49 PM
i love those photos of you with jackson, he is so sweet and you, so happy... beautiful!
so happy you shared this with us.
can't wait to hear about your time in vegas and everything in between!
xo
Posted by: misty | March 07, 2010 at 02:20 PM
such sweet images- your family is beautiful.
going to Portland in the fall to paint with you- I am so excited :)
Posted by: Lorraine lewis | March 08, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Congratulations to you, Katie! What a sweet little family. Wish I'd seen you in Vegas...
Posted by: Deryn Mentock | March 08, 2010 at 05:39 PM
Dear katie, congratulations on that gorgeous grand-son, and what a beauty your daughter is. Thank you for your patience during our day together in Vegas at the icon. I wish I could have taken your other class the last day. I sneaked in to have a look at everyone's work and I so want to learn this too. It sounds like we'll meet again in Portland, and I'm really happy about that. I did enjoy our wonderful connection.
Posted by: Sox | March 09, 2010 at 03:19 PM
You are absolutely glowing with baby Jackson. He is beautiful and I think I can smell that sweet baby smell that you are sniffing while smooching him. So sweet.
Posted by: Sharon @ norah'S | March 09, 2010 at 07:04 PM
Katie,
You look positively beautiful and radiant holding your grandchild! I love this picture of you.
xxox
Lorri
Posted by: Lorri | March 12, 2010 at 06:33 PM
such a beautiful picture of the proud meema and her beautiful grandson and the beautiful parents...you are as proud as a peacock!!! love you my friend~xox
Posted by: kim | March 19, 2010 at 08:47 AM