Giving thanks to our Teachers...

We're so fortunate to have had amazing teachers for our girls...this particular piece is for Miss A's Teacher who she has had for 3 years...this is not the norm I know...but because she moved up a Grade when Miss A did...things worked out well.

I was a little stumped as I really didn't know what I should paint for her...last year I painted this and the year before she received this one.
So I went with symbolism.She gives her ALL to these kids...and I have always felt like she looks out for them just as a parent would...making sure their manners are good and always helping others. She really has been a true blessing in Miss A's life.

I hope she knows how much we adore her. What could be better than to have your daughter LOVE school...and now LOVE reading too? She's a fairy Godmother!!!
 So, here's the finished piece, and below framed...with Miss J's teacher's gift below.

So, I really thought it would be difficult to match such an amazing Teacher as Miss A has had...but Miss J was blessed too to have Mrs.O...

Honestly, Miss J is a changed girl in school...she thrives on challenges, listens intently and never speaks out of turn...she definitely isn't as social as Miss A...but has made some great friends.

 Her teacher keeps them doing and moving constantly...if there's ever a little disruption...she moves them on swiftly to another task...it's so wonderful!

 So this elephant is for her and her children (who I know mean the World to her)...I love teachers who have kids...they can relate better I think.

Thank you Mrs O and Thank you Mrs E...from the bottom of our hearts we are SO grateful for all your hard work!

Another year is finished...SK and Grade 2 next year...Miss A will be in a 2/3 split  and Miss J will get her teacher again next year for SK.

We're so proud of our girls...can you tell??

Have a great Wednesday...I know it's Wordless Wednesday today...but words were needed today.
HUGS
Char.x

thanks to NATURE

after being inspired by GOOP's recipe I read yesterday...we're having shrimp tacos tonight.

Courgettes(zucchini),cherry tomatoes,garlic,baby bok choy, green peppers and shrimp- fry it all up with a handful of flat leaf parsley...and YUM...serve it with some soft tacos.

Such an easy and tasty dinner...the whole family enjoys!

aren't the colours nature gives us remarkable? and the flavours are incredible too!

Thank you nature...you are SO wonderful!

What has Nature given YOU today??

HUGS

Char, ON

Thank YOU all 200 of you fabulous readers!

This post is dedicated to all our 200 Fabulous readers.
I'm feeling quite emotional right now and so honoured to have met such great people behind the most wonderful blogs.
It's been a few months of reading passionate writing, viewing the most creative people with amazing ideas.
You keep my confidence high when I have doubts, which pushes me to expand and create when I have so few hours left in the day....and little energy left.
Thank you all...
I will be running another "Original Art" giveaway the week after our Show...it'll be the May 1st Giveaway...so don't forget to check in then too.(it'll be a big one!)
Until then, I will post as much as I can....it may be sparse due to the Trade Show taking priority at the moment.
You're the best!!!!
Charlotte,Ontario

***THURSDAY thankfuls...

**Not to make you all jealous, but look what arrived in my mailbox yesterday evening!**
A package full of goodies from RIKRAK
I won their 2nd anniversary giveaway and got to choose colours for the clutch and wallet and the 2 iron on birds...love them all...my daughters thought it was for them...well, the birds are,but the rest is purely for my joy.
Thanks again RIKRAK...you can visit her awesome RIKRAK Studio Blog where she's always posting new and exciting projects along with some great interviews of other creative beings...
On another note...I would just like to say thank you for all your awesome comments and making visiting your blogs and websites such an inspiring daily journey, and to all our new followers.
AND a big Thanks and appreciation to when my children are well-and not sick...they both have colds which are keeping them(and I) up at night, making my day extremely unproductive.
We moan and groan when things are not great...but forget to comment when all is well.
Have a wonderful SPRING day(I know...but it's almost upon us).
Until later or tomorrow...
Charlotte,Ontario