My but the time has gone by since my last journal entry. My husband and I took our first vacation in years, and drove through the Pacific Northwest in August and September. Absolutedly beautiful, and we had a terrific time. A highlight was the Andrew Wyeth exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum.

I made a quick trip back to Hawaii for the fall watercolor society show. I had three peices accepted, but no awards. Also took a week long workshop from Ann Pember, who does fantastic florals: annpember.com

Upon returning to California to catch up on projects with my other house and my Mother's house, my Mom became seriously ill and was in the hospital for 10 days, before passing away on Oct 26th. She was 91 and had a long and wonderful life. I miss her terribly, but know she is now with my Dad, and free from the pain she suffered for so many years. Now begins the process of executing the estate and taking care of the myriad of details. Most likely I won't be doing much painting, but then again it is so theraputic.