The Village Artist Members Show was a success for me.  I sold a bowl, a bread warmer and a painting!!!  Thanks to everyone who came to the Friday night reception.  Things are moving along for our daughters wedding and  our son's child- grand baby number two , due June 17th.

Hello everyone , I would like to introduce you to my new grand daughter Penelope Jay Mikal-Heine. Isn't she beautiful??   I cannot believe the instant amount of love one feels at first site!  The proud parents are Scott and Annie and they did a good job.  Everyone is doing great.  God bless.

Here is the finished sculpture of "The Laugh". It is a series of small heads that I have created

Hi Gang
 Here is the big news.  Our son Scott and his wife Annie had a baby girl yesterday!!  They will name her Penelope.  She was 5 lbs. and 10 oz. 19 inches long.  She is our shiny Penny from heaven!

I will post a few photos of my latest art work for the art show tonight

At the art group I am a member of, The Village artists, we had a plate painting day on March 8th.  This is a plate I made for my daughter for her birthday.  About eight of us had a wonderful time painting, glazing and designing the art work. I also had a fun time with my son, Jeff, in Chinatown.  He is finally out of the Navy after 6 and 1/2 years!!!

I believe cooking is an art and I am entering a contest tomorrow for St. Patrick's Day.  I am entering my Grandmother Irish Soda bread. Wish me luck, especially since I don't cook very much and my family think this fact is very comical.  I CAN cook I just don't LIKE to cook!!  I don't think I can mess up this recipe.   Happy St Patty's Day