First Painting

Maire painted our door decorations for Spring. They're still up. And probably will be 'til I get the paints out again. She seemed to really take to it...

Carefully considering her next stroke.

Adding to the brilliance.

And wah-lah! Maire's first masterpiece!

I'm becoming increasingly aware of who I want to be for her. What kind of example I want to set. Most notably, I want her to look at me and see someone creative. Someone productive. Someone contributing. I've said it before, but now I truly mean it. Sam rode his 150 miles. Now it's time for me to dust off the paintbox and canvases...

Those pictures up there aren't the last time we paint together. Not by a long shot.