Coloring with my peeps...

I have been wanting to buy some canvas for my kids to draw me pics to hang around the apartment since I have no pictures up yet.  Last weekend, they were on sale at Joann's so I got the kids each one and some oil pastels and they went to town.  

At first, Jake was uninspired.  He, for some reason thinks that he can't draw like Brenna can.  I mentioned his growing love for baseball and all of a sudden the light bulb turned on and that was all it took.  

Brenna's picture is all about happiness and candy.  LOL  I love that it says "smile" on it.  It sort of reminds me of the line from "Notting Hill"... "Happiness isn't happiness without a violin playing goat".  Not sure why, but it does.  

Jake's picture... now who would ever say that this boy can't draw???  I love them both so much and can't wait to get them on my walls.  I plan on getting some more canvas and putting these hand drawn pictures all over the place.  

And... that's me doing my anatomy homework (studying Osteology here).  My kids think it is so awesome that I get to color on my homework!  I kinda like it too.  Did I mention I LOVE school?  

Comments

[Shel]

I love this post! :) And can I borrow your kids when I need a smile if mine aren't working?? :) Not to mention, even though you're beautiful face isn't in this pic...it is a great photo of you! Check out those arms!! :) You are quite the artist too! Love you friend! XOXOX

[stacy benintendi]

i LOVE kid art!!!! those are so cute!

[Kate]

You always have wonderful creative ideas! Those turned out so cute! I just got back from vacation and caught up with your blog. You are a tough (in a very sweet and tender kind of way) cookie and I admire you for being so positive through this. I hope we can get together sometime!

[Angela]

That is so awesome that you were able to inspire Jake to be an artist about something he is passionate about. I love their masterpieces!! Your idea is way awesome. Your kids will know how much you value what they create.