Lazy KZ

Emergency

2011-11-30T08:17:00.001-08:00

While cruising around Northeast Texas, we had need of a restroom. This old model in a cemetery was the closest thing we could find. Just had to sketch it.

recent sketches

2011-06-15T20:42:00.001-07:00

Recent sketches from our travels to New Mexico.

Watercolor of Kota and Kairo

2011-03-07T18:04:00.000-08:00

This is a watercolor painting I did of the boys. I am pleased how it turned out.

2011-01-14T07:03:00.000-08:00

Here is my drawing of my little buddy, Wes. My grandson.

Artwork from Big Bend and San Antonio

2011-01-04T09:41:00.000-08:00

These are sketches I did while Laura and I were on our vacation.

This duck kept begging me for food and I had to give in even though it was against the rules. He has metallic paint on his head which did not photograph well.

The sculpture in San Antonio.

The view from our Motorhome front window.

Christmas Newsletter

2010-12-18T14:51:00.000-08:00

2010-12-07T11:48:00.000-08:00

More sketches from Fossil Rim. The one on the left is a Gemsbok. Of course the other is a zebra.

Today's painting

2010-11-29T19:17:00.000-08:00

This is my entry for challenge #15 on Rookie Painter.

2010-11-28T17:22:00.000-08:00

This year we had a less than traditional Thanksgiving so I pardoned the turkey but it did not go so well for the pig. We had pork roast on plastic plates on blankets on the floor picnic style. We did not have to deal with who would sit in Dad's chair. It went well. Now on to Christmas.....

It's done

2010-11-18T19:14:00.000-08:00

My painting for the watercolor exam is done. I will pop it in the mail tomorrow.

Rookie Painter challenge 14

2010-11-02T19:19:00.001-07:00

This is my entry for the challenge on Rookie Painter.

Mini painting

2010-10-31T19:19:00.000-07:00

This is called an ACEO. It is a wallet size painting. I did it for the Rookie Painting challenge. I enjoy doing the little stuff.

Lost Kidd in the Motorhome

2010-10-20T09:24:00.000-07:00

I woke up in Tulsa to a rainy morning. We had had thunderstorms most of the night. I looked at the couch and Kidd was not there. I looked down beside me and Kidd was not there. It is not that big of a motorhome and Kidd IS big. I finally found him.

Casino Queen for the night. St. Louis.

2010-10-04T19:34:00.000-07:00

This week's artwork

2010-09-25T13:32:00.000-07:00

2010-09-16T07:48:00.000-07:00

I'm still among the living although suffering from a sprained ankle at the present. All is well at the ranch and with me. I will be better about my posts from now on.

Onward to Indiana

2010-05-27T19:10:00.000-07:00

Other changes

2010-05-14T17:51:00.001-07:00

These are the other two fixtures we installed. I love all the changes so far and more to come.

Changes in the ranchhouse

2010-05-14T17:46:00.001-07:00

Here's Kris with her head in the wall cutting copper pipes. The shower is fixed and works great.

One of the 3 fixtures we put up.

2010-04-29T08:06:00.000-07:00

While I have been working outside every day, I have been at the drafting table at night. Here is my latest rendition

2010-04-22T07:03:00.001-07:00

Last week I stayed with Keri and Cate while Brian was away on business. Cate helped us pick out flowers for the front of their house. Isn't she adorable?

Sketch Crawl 2/27

2010-03-12T19:34:00.000-08:00

This is the Ponder State Bank that was "robbed" by Bonnie and Clyde. They didn't get any money because it went belly-up the week before. It was also used in the movie Bonnie and Clyde starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty. It really isn't urban area but it is as urban as rural Ponder gets. KZ

on the way home

2010-02-22T09:45:00.000-08:00

In Las Cruces, NM I drove the coach down to Mesilla to look around. I parked at the visitor center and walked to the old part of town. There was a church with a park in front and shops all around the block. Neat place. You can see the little stands in the park also selling things. It was a beautiful day. After that, it was onward back to TX.

Old Tucson

2010-02-13T16:32:00.000-08:00

No vacation is complete without some kind of contact with horses! This one was no different. These "big heavies" (the horses not me) pulled a stagecoach through Old Tucson. Yes we did ride it.

Nogales, AZ

2010-02-08T19:14:00.000-08:00

This is a border town in AZ /Mexico. I did not have my passport so we could not go into Mexico. We walked down to the border and watched cars going through and people walking through. We got a scowl from a Border Patrolman so we moved on.

The other shot is the great wall with cameras mounted above. This is one ugly wall. Your tax dollars at work!

Las Cruces, NM

2010-02-03T14:55:00.000-08:00

These are sketches I did while traveling to NM. These are my mental images of the trek through West TX on the was to El Paso. The day today was rainy so not a good day to be outside. Might as well drive. I am in an RV park in Las Cruces and the snow-covered mountains are right outside my window. Hopefully, I can capture them in my journal tonight. I even had a little sunlight trickle in the RV. Love it.

Big Spring, TX

2010-02-01T17:37:00.001-08:00

I arrived at Big Spring this afternoon. The park is small and very graveled. No pavement at all. They do have a dog park. Kidd spent a lot of time there smelling. We met a Great Pyrenees who rides on the dash of his motorhome. Yes, he is huge and very friendly. His "Mom" was very friendly too. My neighbors are from Minnesota spending the winter in TX. They were checking out my scooter and ramp. All is well. Couldn't load pics because the internet is too slow.

More art

2010-01-31T19:41:00.001-08:00

Here is another drawing I did with my art group. Tomorrow, I begin a new adventure. Stay tuned.....

art

2010-01-29T08:08:00.001-08:00

I have had more time to devote to drawing and have some to post.

Ft. Worth Rodeo

2010-01-25T14:15:00.000-08:00

Today Michele, Addy and I went to the Stock Show in Ft. Worth. Guess what Addy's favorite thing was????

Happy Holidays????

2010-01-08T12:56:00.001-08:00

This year has been a very tough Christmas and New Year. I lost my dear sweet hubby of 39+ years to cancer. He died 2 days after Christmas and we had his service on Jan.2. It makes me very sad to hear Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. Mine were neither.

Now, I learn how to be 1 instead of part of 2. I notice when I sit alone in a restaurant and others are in groups of 2. I saw Valentine's Day clothes and decorations when shopping and realized I am dreading Valentine's Day. It is not a holiday for 1.

This is another step in life which I must now take. I didn't think I would be taking it when I was so young. I think I am young to be a widow.

Life goes on.

Another graphite portrait

2009-11-04T18:06:00.000-08:00

When Marge and I were at the lake, I took a picture of her that I wanted to try to draw. Her hair is blowing from the wind off of the lake. Very casual setting and very casual picture.

Time at the Lake

2009-10-21T17:31:00.000-07:00

My friend Marge came for a week long visit. We were planning to go camping by the lake but were unable to make it. We spent one afternoon by the lake drawing. It was so much fun.

Artwork II

2009-09-27T14:10:00.000-07:00

Not to be left out, I also did a drawing of Cate. It is a pencil on an ATC which is 3 1/2 x 2 1/2. I think I need some photos of Hunter and Brandon so I can capture their images too.

New Artwork

2009-09-25T16:01:00.001-07:00

Michele had taken such a cute picture of Addy, I wanted to try to draw it in pencil. I liked the way it turned out.

Double your pleasure

2009-08-25T15:26:00.000-07:00

Last week we had Cate and Keri here visiting. The little girls played nicely together. It was so much fun watching them.

A Dream Realized

2009-08-20T17:46:00.001-07:00

Keifer has wanted flames on his vehicle since he was 20. It has finally come to pass.

Home again, home again jiggity jig jig

2009-08-08T09:47:00.001-07:00

Here Addy is bringing her Daddy and G-Dad to lunch at Chic fil a. She is very fond of the guys in her life.

We went to Indiana to visit with Keith's Mom and brother's family. Keith and his Mom enjoyed visiting together on the porch. We took Kirk, Michele, and Addy with us so they could visit the family and Addy could entertain them. She did her job well.

Addy loves water

2009-07-14T18:31:00.001-07:00

Addy is outside with her little house and her water table. It is supposed to have sand on one side and water on the other. We decided to put water on both. We don't have to worry about her eating the sand. She loves to play in the water. She has also discovered the sprinkler.

Father's Day continued

2009-07-03T16:07:00.000-07:00

More shots from Father's Day.

Belated Father's Day

2009-07-03T16:04:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, everyone came out to celebrate Father's Day with Keifer. We got some good shots I thought you would enjoy. Lots of baby time.

Koach's new additions

2009-06-21T18:50:00.001-07:00

This is the new wrap we had put on the back of the motorhome. It is a close-up of the "Lazy KZ" name we had installed last week.

We also put a ramp on the back (the photo below) to carry a vehicle for scooting around once we settle somewhere. I think the Koach is officially ours now.

Anniversary celebration

2009-06-10T19:15:00.000-07:00

To celebrate our 39th anniversary, we bought tickets to the Indy race at Texas Motor Speedway. We took the motor home down and got a campsite for the entire time. This is me in the garage area with Danica's car.

This is Keifer standing in the garage area. We were given pit passes so we were able to walk anywhere we wanted in the infield. It was a great time.

5 generations

2009-05-31T15:07:00.000-07:00

We just returned from motoring to Indiana to see the newest little one in Keith's clan. Eve Davis is Keith's mom's great, great granddaughter. That's 5 generations there. We also met a future husband to one of our great-nieces. We had a wonderful time seeing everyone and had another great trip.

Keifer takes a dare

2009-05-14T17:42:00.000-07:00

The salesmen at the shop dared Keifer to try on a pink helmet. He feels secure in his manhood!

2nd attempt

2009-04-25T09:50:00.001-07:00

This is my second attempt at doing a portrait. This is Keifer back when he still had hair. More to come, I'm sure.

2009-04-12T09:28:00.000-07:00

We wish you all a very wonderful Easter. May the Lord bless you this day.

This is Florida!

2009-03-28T09:46:00.000-07:00

This is our campsite in Panama City about a mile or so from the beach. We had lions roaring to remind us when it was time to eat. There was a zoo on the other side of the fence. Isn't it just beautiful here?

2009-03-11T18:58:00.001-07:00

The photo for the last post.

Tuesday

2009-03-11T18:54:00.001-07:00

Tuesday found us at Venice Beach. We had lunch with Ed and Pola and John and Sharill at a seafood restaurant right on the beach. The food was fabulous. We ate outside again! Another beautiful day. Tomorrow we head out to Panama City Beach.

Monday

2009-03-11T18:49:00.000-07:00

On Monday we went to Siesta Key and drove up the beach road. We ate at an outdoor restaurant and looked out over the 12 Armand Circle. The weather was beautiful.

Night 2

2009-03-06T16:58:00.001-08:00

Night 2 landed us in Biloxi, MS at the Beau Rivage casino right on the beach. Kidd loved the beach. Another great buffet and Keifer did well at the Poker tables again.

Movin on

2009-03-06T16:55:00.001-08:00

On the first night out, we stayed at Horseshoe Casino in Shreveport, LA. Had the buffet for dinner. Yum. Lots of steamed shrimp. Keifer did well at the Poker tables.

The Birthday Girl

2009-02-03T17:24:00.000-08:00

Little Addy had her first birthday in January. Everyone came out here for a family party for Addy and Hunter. She did enjoy her cake!

2009-01-03T10:21:00.000-08:00

Addy with her Nanny and G-Dad. Christmas 2008

Christmas with the babies

2009-01-03T10:18:00.001-08:00

Cate and her Daddy hope her bear from Hunter and Brandon.

Didn't quite make it!

2008-12-20T14:48:00.000-08:00

We drove to Indiana for Thanksgiving. We left a day early because they were predicting snow. When we were driving in Missouri, we caught up with the snow. Fortunately, it didn't stick on the roads. We then had engine trouble with the Koach and it ended up taking us 5 days to get home. We had a GREAT time.

On the road again...

2008-11-06T18:45:00.000-08:00

We acquired a new (to us) motorhome. We love it and can't wait to get out in it. This has been a dream for a long time. Live each day to the fullest!

Gala Night

2008-10-27T14:08:00.001-07:00

A week ago Saturday, Keifer and I went to the Legacy Brain Foundation in Dallas. We both donated art pieces for their auction. Keifer looked so spiffy I had to post the photo.

IF - Late

2008-10-18T17:40:00.001-07:00

When I thought of LATE, this is what came to my mind.

the girls

2008-10-11T08:18:00.000-07:00

Keri and Cate came out to visit while Kirk and Addy were here as well. The little girls got to play together. Cate is not so sure about her cousin. Cate is not too sure she wants to share her Mommy or her Nanny. We really enjoyed watching them together.

Illustration Friday - Packed

2008-09-27T14:25:00.001-07:00

Hard Packed or Soft Packed????

I hope you like my rather quirky take on this week's IF subject.

I am new to IF and to watercolor. Enjoy.

Camping Retreat

2008-09-15T20:28:00.003-07:00

Hurricane Hannah blew through North Texas on Wednesday while I was camping on Lake Lewisville. It cooled the weather considerably but not too much that Hunter and Brandon couldn't swim. It left me with a most beautiful sunset. I hope to be able to recreate it in a painting.

2008-09-15T20:28:00.002-07:00

Cate brought her Mom Keri out to the campgrounds for awhile on Wednesday morning. She's going to be a true camper one day.

2008-09-15T20:28:00.001-07:00

Kristi brought Hunter and Brandon out to the campgrounds to spend the night with me. Kidd wanted to go swimming in the lake with them. I try each summer to take the boys camping with me. The lake is very close to their house so they can drop in. We had a ball together. Smores, smores, smores.

Wednesday work

2008-08-20T18:10:00.000-07:00

He gave Himself for the church. Eph. 5:25

Pen and Ink

2008-08-04T14:15:00.000-07:00

This is the pen and ink collection.

Other projects

2008-08-04T14:10:00.001-07:00

This is a pencil drawing from class.

New Art

2008-08-04T14:07:00.001-07:00

OK my friends. Here are the new

art projects.

Cate

2008-06-30T19:05:00.000-07:00

Here is little Cate. We stopped by today to visit with Keri and Cate. Cate was awake and loved chatting with us. She was in a very talkative mood. She is starting to laugh out loud and it is cute as can be.

2008-06-28T08:57:00.000-07:00

I guess we will do this in 2 steps. This is the master photo from the book. My rendition is below.

2008-06-28T08:52:00.000-07:00

This is my attempt to paint the photo below from a book about Big Bend State Park in TX.

2008-06-23T07:22:00.000-07:00

Little Addy came by Saturday and Sunday for a visit. She brought her Mom and Dad with her. This is the latest shot of her. She does NOT want to eat her cereal. The bottom picture shows her favorite pose when she gets her bottle. She likes to hide her eyes while she drinks her bottle. What a cutie!!!

2008-06-20T07:41:00.000-07:00

On Friday, June 13th we celebrated our 38th anniversary with a carriage ride around Denton, TX. We had driven in for an ice cream and the carriage was sitting out front. We decided an impulse ride was a great way to celebrate an anniversary. Mac was a Clydesdale and Liz was his driver. Wonderful time.

Keifer's art

2008-06-11T14:18:00.000-07:00

Keifer has painted 2 new paintings of his cancer ordeal. He was reading Job during chemo and these paintings came from those studies. We thought you might enjoy (or not) seeing what he has done. The dark one was painted first and is entitled "The Worst of My Fears". The bright one is entitled "Now My Eyes Have See You". The title of the set is Job's Journey.

new shot

2008-05-11T20:20:00.001-07:00

Here are some new shots of the babies. Addy is a very smiley baby. Cate is still more reserved. She is still little.

The Grandkids

2008-03-29T09:47:00.000-07:00

Here we are with the entire brood of grandkids. Thought you might enjoy a peek. From left to right, Addy, Nanny, Cate, Hunter, G-Dad, and Brandon.

Cate

2008-03-22T17:53:00.000-07:00

Cate with her Nanny on Easter weekend. She was born on March 11, 2008 at 5:09am. She's a keeper.

More shots in Ponder

2008-03-06T16:51:00.000-08:00

Here is what it looked like this afternoon in Ponder. This is the driveway looking out to the front gate. This was a chili night indeed.

Ponder snow event

2008-03-06T16:47:00.000-08:00

Once Kidd's foot hit the snow, he turned into a puppy. He was running around like a nut. He is actually trying to play keep away with me here.

2008-02-28T20:05:00.000-08:00

Here is little Addy at one month old.

2008-02-28T20:04:00.000-08:00

On Valentine's Day weekend, the kids were here for a visit. Brandon is very taken with his new little cousin, Addy. Here he is with me holding her.

Illustration Friday - choose

2008-02-13T08:50:00.000-08:00

This is my first post to Illustration Friday. This is my interpretation of the word "choose". Thank you for visiting.

2008-01-19T18:44:00.000-08:00

Nanny and Addy

My new little granddaughter came by today for a visit. I got the opportunity to take a picture with her. She is 5 days old.

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2007-11-17T12:08:00.001-08:00

We have finished with radiation today. Thought you might like to see what Keifer has been going through. He got a certificate at the end and he gets to keep his mask.

Almost finished

2007-10-19T07:04:00.001-07:00

Getting close. We have trim to put on but other than that, the screened-in porch is finished. We have moved the toads out and begun using it ourselves. Keri and Brian came over and we had a ruthless game of Hearts on the porch. Guess who won?? Keifer of course.

the porch

2007-10-13T19:03:00.000-07:00

The work goes on. Here is the latest pic of the new porch. Won't be long now.

It begins

2007-10-03T08:26:00.000-07:00

Hubby and I decided to screen in our patio. We have begun construction. Thought you might enjoy seeing what we have done.

Watercolors

2007-09-17T18:52:00.000-07:00

Here are the new watercolor paintings I have done to work through a new watercolor art book. There were done in order: apple, grapes, orange and then pear.

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