Artwork – M. Sullivan Photography

January 24, 2014January 24, 2014 M. Sullivan Photography Artwork, Daphne, Family, Lake Superior, Landscapes, Photos, Weather

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One of my photos was chosen by Daily Duluth Photo for picture of the day. It made my day too. 🙂

Sophia created her own artwork on Tuesday. There were no classes for students due to a scheduled staff development day. I worked from home and needed a project to keep her busy. She tried her hand at painting on canvas. I think she did a great job! The best part is that it kept her busy for over two hours. 🙂

Poor Daphne has not been not been well this week. She is playful, but has had some tummy issues. A veterinarian visit may be in her near future.

I’m trying my best to bring this Bougainvillea back to life. Left outdoors in our climate, this plant will only last one season. I brought it in this fall to try to winter it over, but not before letting it stay overnight outdoors when the temps dropped below freezing. It dropped all of its leaves except for just a few. I thought it was lost. I put it in our storage room and left it for a few weeks. The next time I checked it, leaves were beginning to sprout from the bare stems.

Here it is in its former glory.

I don’t know if it will make a full recovery, but I plan on giving it my best effort.

April 6, 2013 M. Sullivan Photography Artwork, Birds, Family, Photos

Week In Review

We spent Easter weekend in the Twin Cities enjoying time with family. Sebastian and Sophia love hanging out with their cousins (and Aunt & Uncle and Grandparents). Saturday was spent playing outside, coloring Easter eggs and celebrating their cousin Ella’s birthday with a delicious dinner and birthday cake.

We went to mass with Mike’s parents on Sunday and enjoyed a wonderful Easter dinner with the whole family. The kids had their annual Easter egg hunt, not indoors, but in the basement. There was too much snow and mud outside. I neglected to take photos except one of the cousins. Our sister-in-law was kind enough to take a photo of the four of us.

We had a week filled with school and work, along with evenings spent at a baseball practice, a piano lesson, gymnastics and an art night with friends. Here is a sample of what we worked on.

We found these two in our neighbor’s backyard on Friday morning. Make yourself at home!

On my way into work I spotted two geese swimming alongside the William A. Irvin.

Sophia had her first piano recital Friday evening. It was a small performance with some of her teacher’s other students. They played at a senior apartment building. Sophia was a little nervous, but didn’t miss a note when it was her turn to play. She looked very confident behind the piano. Her cousin, Katelyn, is also a student so we were able to see her perform as well. We are looking forward to the big recital in May!

Here are a few more random photos from the past week or two.

Until next week…

June 17, 2011 M. Sullivan Photography Family, Gymnastics, Photos

Cartwheels

Sophia has been down in the Twin Cities with her Nana & Papa for the past few days. She has been enjoying undivided attention, her favorite foods and a trip to the American Girl Doll store. Although we miss her, we know she is having a fabulous time.

I noticed this picture on the back of her bedroom door this morning. It is a picture she drew of one her favorite things that she learned how to do at gymnastics – a cartwheel. It shows the four actions of her cartwheel. Too cute!