Some of you may not realize that I, among other talents, am also a "painter of murals",etc.;that is--- when I was asked to do some "volunteer artist work with my daughter's group of friends" in that exciting city of Atlanta, Georgia! Suffice it to say that we were definitely working on a beautiful "Treasures & Fish of the Tropical Ocean" mural--each person was given paints & brushes with which to work their colorful magic for the eye of the beholder in future viewing of this "magnificient work of artistry"---& the excitement & display of exotic colors began in earnest early this past Saturday morning! We donned the "artist cover-up" to save our clothes during the painting exhibition, --and worked very steadily and keenly--trying to convey our portion of beauty in the fabulous ocean--mural with exotic fish, flowers, reef,etc.--actually I painted two artistic "sea horses" dancing in the magical ocean, along with two beautiful
gold & black striped salt-water beauties--flirting with the big fish swimming around in
the exotic scenes--all around me were other "artists" adding their colorful fish and flowers,coral, & BIG Fish to the wonders of nature! So, if you are ever inclined to visit the "Atlantic Shelter
(downtown mission)--you may just be able to view this fantastic mural (chuckle); as it was a thrill to be asked to help out in this way!
Next---off to the grand "soccer game", and Eli was the star player--(among the 6 & 7 year old young boys) and our grand-son too! He was so fast on the field, running to do his part to help his team win--"a streak of lightning" is the best portrayal--bouncing the ball off his head, etc. and using his feet in the nick of time to pound the ball toward the goal! Wow, what a fun time!
Those little guys were very aggressive, and wasted no time in "doing their best" to bring a win for their great team! Congrats to Eli, and his brave, fast team in Atlanta!!
After the big game--we were off to the Swim Meet Competition, where our beautiful grand-daughter, Hannah was the STAR SWIMMER for her Y-team, in competition with other
Y-teams from surrounding areas! What a thrill to see her in top form, diving in the
lovely blue water, streaking down her lane--making the fastest time possible! Her team members were doing their best as well, speeding along with fast & deep strokes to shorten the swim time in their lanes--such an exciting sport event! All the leaders were running along the pool--cheering on their swimmers--lots of excited fans screaming for their favorites--a lot of cheering going on! I just loved seeing those little tykes (5 yrs. & up) doing their swims,
and it was amazing how they could glide along so quickly! Our grand-daughter was so lovely, and had really practiced the swimming for this big event--she looked fabulous in her black bathing suit with "Buckhead Barracuda's" imprinted on the side!! Her team came out just
grand, & the girls were just bubbling over with excitement--a BIG TIME at the Y.M.C.A. & what fabulous exercise for those "up & coming swimmers"! Here's a big "Hoo-Ray" for the best
of the team--"Beautiful Hannah"---keep on swimming!! We were just delighted to be a
part of that exciting event!! Wow--what a fun weekend in Atlanta--& we also got to see
Hannah & Eli in a beautiful performance at The Buckhead Church, where they sang and danced as part of the beautiful program for Sunday Services! Then off to "The Grand Panini" Restaurant, for our delicious treats before returning to "home sweet home"! If you need
a beautiful side-trip--"Why not try Atlanta--such an exciting, fun and great city!!"
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It is truly a gift from God that you can actively participate in so many activities and events with your grandchildren. And you and Dad make each of them, and us!, feel so very special by being such a part of our lives.
We are richly blessed to have caring parents/grandparents/greatgrandparents like you. I am soooooo thankful for all that you do for each and every member of our family! We love you!!
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