Harvesting ...

Hello dear readers....*grin*

These past few weeks the children and I have been working in both flower and vegetable garden. We have a wonderful asparagus bed that is 16 years old . This is the first thing that we harvest after the winter is over. we love the asparagus but I love even more now because I drink a "green shake" every day and I have been drinking the raw asparagus too... I know , I know, you are probably making a "face" now but wait... I did not tell you that LOTS of fresh strawberries are added to this shake and technically is not totally *green*!*grin*

I also have been going through buckets and buckets of pictures of my children. They are such inspiration to me and my illustrations.....grin!

The one below is Becca and Josh at our garden.... I am making several illustrations based on this year harvest because I found so many wonderful pictures that immediately made me want to draw.

I was "lost" in smiles while I was painting and looking at the pictures... I added our sheepdog Mattie in which seems to be the only one that found out a little visitor.... well, let's don't tell Becca....shhh.... she is scared of frogs until this day!*grin*

Costa Rica, Germany and Home

Oh wow... I am about to share with you a small part of two trips that I did with Mark these past 2 weeks. What a wonderful time we had. We first flu to San Juan in Costa Rica. I don't even know how to explain this amazing country. This is probably the most beautiful central America country. i was totally impressed with everything. From the gorgeous Fauna and Flora to how clean the country is.

I took a lot of pictures..even the food we ate. This trip was both for work ( Mark) and pleasure. It will take me some time to separate pictures and get them organized but I picked few to share here today.*grin*

After 3 days with meetings , we rented a car and drove towards the Pacific ocean to a little town named Uvita. As always , grin, my wonderful husband had some surprises for me. We stayed in a resort up the mountains in the middle of the jungle where we could see monkeys, toucans and many other beautiful animals.

The weather was perfect and so it was the view....

We explore the surroundings and among many natural beauties we found some waterfalls ..

..... and a gorgeous beach called whale's tail! From the resort we could see why this beach was called that ... because it's shape! the water was amazing.... reminded me of my Brazil!!!*grin*

We came home for the weekend but last Monday , we left again, now to Frankfurt-Germany. A massive annual music show named " Musik Messe" .(The picture above was self-taking lol.... not best but we end up with LOTS of pictures like this.)

We did a walking tour that last 5 hours. We were tired but it was so worth it. The tower behind me has a interesting story but is too long for me to explain. It is beautiful ,no?

This is a sycamore tree. Now, don't you agree with me that this tree is not very tall? What happened Zacheius !? He must have been a "really" little man!*grin*

The churches...YES! the churches.... I was amazed.... just take a look to these pipes!!

I did not have time to sit and draw but instead of watching movies during my flights , I sketched!

I got done some good ideas for my new Christmas illustrations.

We got home last night . We were gone for while and although I thank the Lord for giving us so many things that we don't even deserve, i must to say how blessed i feel for having my children, my farm ... my animals and so much more.... I missed all so much that when I got up I could not wait to get my hands dirty with my garden.

Our flowers are gently starting to bloom....

I love to gather these little white roses and let it dry. It makes a lovely addition to my gift wrapping with some silk ribbons too.

lots of blooming as far as my peach trees and some of my apples as well...

I will close with silly *Jackie* for now!!!! It is good to be back!!!

knitting

Ahhh... Saturday afternoon ,sitting by the porch, knitting side by side with your best friend while others bake cookies inside.... life is good ,no?*grin*

Happy Valentines Day!

Think of me when you are happy,

Keep for me one little spot;

In the depths of thine affection,

Plant a sweet forget-me-knot.

A letter to the President

The picture above is not really important....... the letter below is!!!***grin*

Let me explain:
This past Monday when I was on my way to the Post Office my daughter Becca asked me to mail a letter for her. I looked at the address and it caught my attention... it was for the white house...FOR THE PRESIDENT !
I asked my daughter what did she write and if I could read it first but she replied:

" Oh momma , don't worry ... my spelling was fine ... I typed it and there were no running on sentences.... I just want to share some of my rights with the President"

Well, today ((( we))) found Becca's letter and I almost died laughing.... I just had to share it.
I hope someone at the whitehouse will laugh too!!!*smiles*

Dear mr. president, FEB-6-20

My name is Rebecca Cabrera and Im 11 years old.This letter is to tell you how I think some things sould be. First of all,one day I was with my dad in floridia and I went to this hotel. For me and two of my brothers (pluse my dad) it cost over 200 dollers. just for one night,but thats not all that was just sleeping, the food was like 10 dollers for a egg with toast. Also you know doller tree the store,well I think it should have no taxes,it is called doller tree. So I hope that you can awnser me back.And make these changes.

sincerly

Rebecca Cabrera

Sparrow Song

Sparrow Song
By Kate Cabrera 2011

In lofty height,

This bitty knight

With downy armor flies-

To grace the wind's

Unchartered bends

And give the world delight.

For heaven's prize,

To naked eyes

Is all the shining heav'ns-

And part of this

Unmeasured bliss,

Rests balanced in the skies.

Although this is my "drawing" blog, i decide to share this little bird that I made here instead of my miniature blog. This was a commisioned work . This little fellow is ready to *fly* to meet his owner.*grin*

In the sky....

Picture credit: Becca Cabrera 2011

I thought this was a very perfect picture to share with you this fine day. My sweet daughter , Becca, took this picture last week when she was with dad driving on their way back from Miami.

Have a blessed evening!*grin*