a day of optimism..........changes are coming.............but that is called living.....

Today Ken had another doctor's appointment...and then we spent the day exploring new horizons.  It was exhausting but we ended up having a wonderful spinach salad with our Erin as I picked up some more salty caramels for a special present.  The three little ones came in the front door bearing special books and gifts from Nana and Papa... it is always an exciting day at the Spalding house.   We kept smelling smoke...and it did remind us that the crisp Fall days are just around the corner...but this time ....the smoke came from a camp fire at a neighbors that had rekindled.  The wonderful fire department came to check this out...and put the fire out for good.  The young firemen invited the kids to come and see the firetruck ...there is never a dull moment with these three little spirits.  We came back to their own backyard that is very much like a private park and swung on their swing set.... life just does not get better than today!

there is nothing like a new Thomas the Train coloring book.........Nana is working on a Lego watch for Cole .....

 Cole also has bubble gum too!!!!!!!

 Morgan is opening her My Little Pony magnet/reading book....

 little Lyndon is already working on his Thomas the Train..........

 and see Grandma...I have a new reading light ...yes I can too read!!!!!

 the work table is now in total motion...everyone has something to work on and create....

 and YES Grandpa did take time to read to my Lyndon from his newest book............

 thank you Mr. Fireman....we love the hats...........

 Station 161 has my vote for the next levy for the fire department.......

 Mr Lyndon is so proud of his trophy...his own fire hat.......Thank  you Truro Fire!!!!!!!!!

now back to the swing set for some super heroes flying in the air..........

 on Saturday I took the girls to the Teen Department of the Newark Library for the unveiling of Mary Skrenta's 1950's inspired mural...rock and roll!!

 Mary explains her process...and collaboration with three young artists who helped her continue this theme out into the Library.............

 Mermaids for Sci-Fi and Fantasy........Hot mermaids....

 Cool Mermaids..........created by another librarian who works at the Emerson Library............

 Halloween is just around the corner here.........welcoming Steven King fans............

 I really enjoy process photos...and Mary's gentle ways of explaining her inspiration....perspective.........composition......

 on Tuesday evening Mary teaches FREE sketching lessons to all who show up............

 My three loved seeing Mary's work...Maya Rose and Sabrina Leigh are going to try to attend more gatherings at the Library.......Hannah Marie was very giggly during this photgraph........

 one of COTC's students Alex help give Mary some more input and added words that seem to melting off the wall.............

another young artist......listening to everyone of Mary's words.........





"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."
Ralph Waldo Emerson


Imagine and Live in Peace,  Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart