I’ve had one of those weeks, where no matter how earnest and sincere my plan to stick to a schedule is, those plans just disappear into something totally unplanned.
Today was supposedly a work day. It turned into a ride to Kansas City to buy a used truck for my son. That turned into a trek with the entire family to find a Cracker Barrel, which should have been simple, but somehow wasn’t. The search was worth it, have you tried the carrot cake there? But the hour and a half trip to get the truck so I could get back to work was now 3 1/2 hours at this point.
And what did I drive by on the way home? A sign for a pumpkin patch. I HAD to stop and take Sugarwings.
Pumpkins as far as the eye can see, and in Kansas, you can see pretty far into the horizon!
She picked out a ghost and a tiny pumpkin that was just her size.
Notice I have my work clothes on? I certainly had good intentions of running a quick errand and getting right back to work.
Then, at home, I was packing up my watercolors to take to the Ozarks for the weekend. Instead of getting them ready, and then working on my hand painted signs that I need to finish up, I hit another sidetrack.
And ended up with this painting of Sugarwings. I’m going to use it for our Christmas cards this year and maybe work it into a blog banner for the holidays.
So, even though this day was far from what I had planned, it was a great day- Carrot cake, family time, a first visit to the pumpkin farm, then a surprise painting. Much more fun, (although less productive) than sticking to a schedule and working all day.
I’m lucky to be able to let the day lead me where it wants to. Not a bad life, huh?
Now I am off to the Ozarks for 3 days. See you later!
Hi Karla, what a wonderful day you had! I love the way life throws us these unexpected but beautiful days.The drawing of your lovely Sugarwings is just magic!
oh I love the watercolour, it is absolutely amazing! i’d be happy if i could do just one of those in a day, let alone fit in what you did as WELL as the painting!!!
Share with family also is productive.
Ok, am I the only one loving your pants?? That’s great!
Was it Robert Frost who talked about the road less traveled?? I think it was most appropriate that you flew by the seat of your pants today as I’m sure no doubt someone had on wings!!
Enjoy your weekend!!
Love,
Julie
Awesome painting! Looks just like her – that will be a good card I think.
Beautiful painting– you amaze me! Looks like a wonderful day! Have a great weekend!!!!
What a beautiful picture of Sugarwings. That will make fantastic Christmas cards. I envy your talent. How lucky Sugarwings is to have such a cool Grandma.
So much to comment on! I missed yesterday’s post and Love everythingyou had there! You have such great vision, you make treasures out of even dumpster goodies! I adore the picture of sugarwings! Definitely a great christmas card! Have a fun trip!
You are going to have the best Christmas cards,great painting.Sugarwings is a very lucky little girl,the picture of you and her is so perfect.The best pictures come when least expected,love those painting jeans!!Have a super weekend.
And honestly…I want those jeans!
Those days can often end up being the best…..
Oooooo….. Cracker Barrel! Yes, I’ve had their yummy carrot cake! Our youngest, my hubby and I have a lunch date today; I just might have to suggest Cracker Barrel! 😉
I commented on your beautiful Sugarwings portrait on Flickr; but I want to say again how wonderful it is. If I’m ever blessed w/a Fairy Grandbaby, will you paint a portrait of her?
Hope you have a fabulous trip!!
🙂
I continue to be amazed and gratified at your verve and creativity. The painting of Sugar Wings is right on!
I just love the way a day can take you places!
Looks like you had a lot of fun and that’s what matters 🙂
I’ve got to agree… Cracker Barrel is NEVER a distraction~ and I have to agree about the carrot cake!
Looks like a most wonderful day!
That watercolor of SugarWings is beautiful! What a wonderful day you had!
Sounds like a fun day! I am only 3 hours from KC myself!
That Sugarwings is a living doll! Any photo with her in it is a treasure! DARLING watercolor, too!!!!!
Fabulous painting!!!
have a wonderful time!!! we stopped at a crackerbarrel on the way back from disney this last week!!! found some delightful things there!!! have a safe trip!
hugz
I love days like the one you had!! Sometimes it’s taking the road “not taken” that leads us where we were meant to be all along!!
The portrait of your granddaughter is beautiful!!!
Have a lovely time in the Ozarks!!
Love your work! Funny, I wear the same outfits most days!
Love it all. The picture you did of your grandbaby is AWESOME–Just fabulous
Stunning painting of Sugarwings! The pumpkin patch looks awesome. Have a wonderful time away!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
It’s great that you are able to go with the flow. It makes life happier and more enjoyable.
You ALWAYS look so pretty in your pictures.
I love the picture of Sugarwings. It is just precious. How lucky she is to have a grandma who does such beautiful renditions of her and captures her soul.
Wow, a weekend in the Ozarks! No, not a bad life at all.
~elaine~
Ooooh, levely, yet again! And those jeans are fabulous!
vlessings,
kari & kijsa
Sounds like you are in for some perfect days. Enjoy. Clarice
The sugarwings painting is beautiful. I also liked her in the pumpkin patch
Karen
Bluemuf
Karlas…Enjoy the Ozarks!
Priscilla
Sounds like a great life to me!
Best wishes Karla!
Yes Karla, you are indeed blessed! Love your painting jeans! You and sugarwings look so cute in that picture. And I can’t believe that you just painted that painting of sugarwings in whatever time was left in your day….. Geesh, is there no limit to what you can accomplish! I think your name should be Super Karla!! I always stand in awe at all you accomplish in a single day… Makes me tired! LOL!
Barbara
We will miss you! Have a fun & safe trip!
Can’t wait to see the Christmas card you make with adorable Sugarwings on it!!
Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
those pumpkin farms fascinate me, we have nothing like that here!
I hope you are having a fun safe trip. I love your painting and it will make adorable Christmas cards. I’m sure you both had a great time at the pumpkin patch. Who had more fun? You or Sugarwings?
Wonderful, wonderful and….WONDERFUL!
Amy
How is it that you can get all of the things you do done and still look great? That painting of Sugarwings is so terrific, I can’t wait to see it on yur banner 🙂
Hugs,
Dena