I hope everyone had a wonderful, restful and healthy Christmas!  With all the hustle and bustle of baking, wrapping and not getting near enough sleep, we always have  a smile on our face come Christmas morning.  It was nice to spend time with my family.  We shared many stories, with laughs to go with them.  I love the warmth of every ones hugs and the delicious treats that are scattered throughout my family’s homes.  It was the best!

I finished the painting above just before Christmas.  I was so happy with the outcome of this painting.  I think I might do a few more paintings of candy I use to eat as a kid.  Any suggestions? Dots was a fave of mine AND candy cigarettes, but first I’ll have to find them.  As I close this piece of writing, I want to wish you a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous New Year; 2009 here we come!