This is the painting I did of the little french restaurant downtown. I added a few extras ~ tables and chairs, a bike and flowers. The Le Doux Cafe and Bakery.
Today I'm enjoying the sunshine and outdoors with Otis and Riley.
Enjoy your day!
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Other news......Some of you were asking about my brother, so I thought I'd give you an update.
My sister was just visiting in PA and spent some time with him. He is doing a little better, has gained some weight and is getting around quite a bit using a walker. He is a strong person and has a will to live. He's in no way ready to give up. There are some complications right now with medication and he has good days and bad days. He is still at the assisted living home and continues to be cared for and monitored by Hospice.
There is not a lot we can do but give him our love and support. We wish things were different but life is what it is. We continue to pray for him.
Just thought I'd let you know.
Have a wonderful day! I'm spending mine outside today gardening.
We thought it might be fun to do some things around town.
Walking Otis and Riley is always on the agenda.....a walk to the Rec Center.
Stopping along the way to climb a tree.
Running like the wind.
Later, some time at the swimming pool.
Playing in the waterfall fountain at the Paul Berry Park downtown. The building in the background is the old Coon School that was renovated and turned into condos.
A coffee and tea break at the french restaurant, Le Doux Cafe and Bakery, experiencing a bit of France since she will be traveling there in a few weeks with her Mom and Dad.
Then on to some culture in the Boykin Art Gallery at the Wilson Arts Council.
Mosaics were the featured art.
A visit to Imagination Station, a hands on museum for kids.
The architecture in this building is BEAUTIFUL, and I love the colors!
Papa played the Imaginary Strings, while Maddie entertained herself at the mirrors.
Check out the albino boa constrictor. It was HUGE.
After leaving Imagination Station, we walked home in the historic part of town, passing the Jarman House Restaurant on Green Street. It's a quaint little house that serves lunch.
This is a pretty house on Green Street.
Later, dinner and a movie before Maddie was picked up to return home.
What a fun time. It's always a fun time and an adventure when Maddie comes to visit. We love having her.
The air smells fresh.
Another perfect morning here at mourning dove cottage with the sun shining bright, the plants quenching their thirst and the birds chirping away in the wet treetops.
We are having our granddaughter, Maddie, come to stay with us for the next two days so I will be busy playing.
Enjoy your day!
Check my etsy shop for this bon appetit painting and some other picnic and summer time fun items.
