Eight Grandparents. Part of this child’s village.
Hazel’s 10th birthday celebration.
Great Papa, Great Mim, Hazel, Great Grandma B, Great Grandpa B,
Grandpa H, Grandma H, Grandma A, and Boom.
photo by HTA
PERFECT TEN!!!
Happy Birthday to my daughter’s daughter. Hazel Jane, born ten years ago today. A grandchild’s love is the greatest gift your heart will ever know.
My granddaughter, Hazel and my daughter Emily.
Mighty Monday!
Hold on. God knows what he’s doing.
Mavis B and Quinn Louise.
Simple Sunday
Hanging with old friends and saying remember when…
Tom, Leslie, Marlea, Mark, Rob. Highschool besties.
Weekend Vibes
Sleep in.
Miami Beach.
Mighty Monday!
The best view comes after the hardest climb.
Quinn Louise in her own backyard.
Peaceful Sunday
We gathered around the family table this weekend, and politics came up……. I turned to my father and asked, what do you think, Dad? He calmly replied —
“I’m not political; I‘m spiritual.”
Family dinner table in Michigan.
Mighty Monday!
………. and relax.
Quinn after a full day.
Peaceful Sunday
A dog speaks with his eyes.
Buddy. My father’s rescue dog and friend.
Mighty Monday!
Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.
Mavis taught me the breathing technique she uses to slow down.
“Breath in ———- smell the flowers.
Breath out———- blow out the candle.”
Mavis B in my art gallery.
Weekend Vibes
Encourage one another daily.
A friend who loves, supports, laughs easily, and loves completely! Happy Birthday, Dodie. Wishing you health, happiness, and God’s continued blessings.
Happy Birthday to my sweet friend, Dodie.
Mighty Monday!
Let it snow!
Mavis B
Peaceful Sunday
Beauty in simplicity.
Sisters. Felix and Hazel. March 2016
Mighty Monday!
Mavis stopped and studied a painting that I am working on. She stood next to it and asked,
“Grandma, did you paint me”?
”Yes, I replied. I painted you and your sister, Quinn”.
Mavis in the studio.
I love you.
I married a gentleman. He believes in inviting me on dates, opening my door, waiting for Uber, holding my umbrella in the rain, telling me that I am beautiful, and believes in kisses goodnight. Still.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Husband.
Weekend Vibes
My art studio is the heart of my home.
Hazel and Felix.
Grandma Wednesday
Homies.
Hugo and Mavis. Cousins
Mighty Monday!
The mighty Quinn and marshmallows.
Grandma and Quinn. Lake house.
Simple Sunday
Take time to smell the roses……. or paint them.
My Art studio. Chicago
February 4th.
Forty years ago, God gave me her.
Watching my little girl grow into her own woman has been beautiful and humbling. I have treasured every second of witnessing her life and her choices. Happy Birthday, Emily. I love you, and I thank you for being such a wonderful daughter and friend. Celebrate! 40's - Best decade ever!
Emily A. Hotz