Wednesday, October 29, 2008

My second and last try at a portrait


Storm Alan
Done November 2007
Of him at age 12

77 comments:

rainstorm said...

These were my only attempts at portraits. Me being my worst critic, think that I definitely captured more of Willow than Storm, in the eyes. What do you think? Not too shabby for a first timer, huh?

Paul Train said...

Thursday.
Not too bad, but he is better looking.

Love, Dad & Sadie

Paul Train said...

Saturday, daily comment.
We were here.
Love you,
Dad & Sadie

Paul Train said...

Sunday.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Monday.
Love, Dad & Sadie

Willow said...

Your portraits certainly look better than any attempt I could have made. Sadly, my only artistic talent lies in my ability to sketch stick people.... and even those sketchs are rather sad.

Love ya baby!!

Paul Train said...

Tuesday, might be a Sunny day.
We love ya, Dad

Paul Train said...

Wednesday. Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Thursday. Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Friday. Love ya, Dad

Paul Train said...

Saturday. Love ya much, Dad

Paul Train said...

Monday. The power was out yesterday. It took PG&E all day to fix it. Sadie, Ginger and I are here today.

Love, Dad

rainstorm said...

Willow, you finally have a blog and I'm not invited? Well then... I'm feeling unloved, J.K. ;)

I didn't do stick figures very well either, until I bought a book of creative stick figures. Now I think they are way too cute to be just stick figures.

I've been busy with life and my calling, but my "After Halloween, Halloween Party, was a load of fun. I couldn't believe that I was relieved that it was over earlier than normal. I had the perfect amount of fun and was bushed when Tracy's little sister and her family were the last to leave at about 11:30. If you know me... I can stretch a night into the morning like nobody else.

Willow has been slammed with big projects, like book reports and creative history reports, leaving me cramming these home projects into long nights trying to encourage input out of her sweet , bushed little mind. Tough goes!

Storm is getting the everyday homework done well and is now really loving Young Mens. It might have to do with Paulie being his leader.

Janna, Paulie's wife, Gabi, and I have just decided that since we loved Sunday's family/friend dinner, that we are going to expand our Sunday dinners into our own little Family Home Evening group. We had such great fun the last time we started doing that, on Mondays then. Now that our Honey's are often/always out of town on Mondays, it makes Sundays perfect.

Tracy is now working five eight hour days, instead of the usual four tens. This has me madder that a pitbull who has just lost his dinner to a chiwawa. What a stupid idea, having those men away from their families and lives for an extra day without even getting any overtime out of it. That just gives him more time to be bored and all the other workers more time to get drunk or worse. STUPID!

Mean while I am now doing stuff for the next Young Woman's activity (Young Women in Excellence)and still feeding and helping the missionaries, and have yet to finish painting my kitchen, that is half brown and half yellow.

We did get three calls on the house, so far, but none of them solid. I need to spend some more time over there some time soon.

Oh and a COOL thing I forgot to share... Was that Sarah Palin came back into Colorado Springs last Monday before the upsetting election, and I got to go to the rally. Not only did I get to go to the rally, but we were asked to sit on the stage behind her. There we were, My two friends and my friends baby and I, center stage on the top row, right under the middle of the COUNTRY FIRST sign. We didn't get her autograph, but we did get pictures with Hank Williams Jr. and his autograph. It was way more fun than I could ever expect. I screamed my head off, danced, and kept whacking the poor friendly lady next to me with my patriotic pompoms.

Well thats a lot to chew on, so I'll get going now. Enjoy the update. Oh I almost forgot... I got my hair done this weekend, and I feel like a million bucks. It is soooo cute I must share when I get some pictures. KISS KISS! and TIGHT HUGS!

Paul Train said...

Tuesday, Veteren's Day.
Boy, that was a long comment!
Love you, Dad

Willow said...

Joyce, if I had a blog I would surely invite you. I am not all together that techno-savvy, and I am sure that any blog "we" had Russ would have to manage. He is uber busy with school and work right now, so blogless we continue to be.

I am glad to hear that you all are doing well. How fun to have a group to celebrate, play, and dine with.

Paul Train said...

Wednesday.
As you can tell, you are in my thoughts every day. I do love you, and I do love all my children, even Nita, Karen and David.

Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Thursday. Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

TGIFriday.
Hi love!
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Saturday, and here we are.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Sunday, in the barn.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Monday. Love you, Dad

Paul Train said...

Tuesday. Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Wednesday, and we are here.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Thursday. Loving my Joyce, Dad

rainstorm said...

Hey Hey! What's happen-n? I have been over at my old house working like a dog on Monday and Tuesday. Yesterday I picked up a friend in Pueblo and took her to the airport here in the Springs just a little bit ago. It was a nice visit. Tracy's mom is giving me grief for not being over there helping her and Debbie, with the house. Debbie is Tracy's little sister, who will be moving into the house with her family on Friday. No they are not buying it they are just going to rent it for cheap, while we try to find a buyer. Dad, are you interested? It's cheap... ;)I LOVE YOU. You know two out of your four kids live here, and Nita is just three hours away. You could bring whoever you want with you ;)HUGE HUGS

Lisa Miller said...

Looks good to me. I couldn't do anything half that good.

Paul Train said...

Friday.
I would love to, but it can't happen. All the money I have comming in is spent before I get it, and I have too many obligations here that I can't just leave. Matt would come too if we could do it.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Saturday.
Even though it is one degree warmer in her than yesterday, it feels colder?
Love you, Dad

Paul Train said...

Sunday.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Monday. Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Tuesday, it's Sadie, Ginger & me.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Wednesday.
Happy Thanksgiving lady!
Love, Dad

rainstorm said...

Happy Gobble Gobble day to you too. I am looking forward to some time with my Honey and the kids. We have canceled dinner though, because Tracy's mom blew up at me and ruined the spirit of the season. Tracy wants nothing to do with the Holiday now. I'm just glad my kids and my Honey will be home for the rest of the week.

rainstorm said...

What about you DADDY? Are you guys hosting Thanksgiving dinner? I bet it's crowded when you all get together, right? Well whatever you do have the best of time. I LOVE YOU!

Paul Train said...

Thursday, Thanksgiving Day.
Yes, it will be turkey day today here on the farm.

Love you, Dad

Paul Train said...

Friday. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving Day in spite of everything.
Love you, Dad

Paul Train said...

Saturday, November 29, 2008
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Sunday. Hi sweety, love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Monday. Love you, Dad

Paul Train said...

Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Wednesday, December 03, 2008
And how's my girl today? Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Thursday, December 04, 2008
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Friday, December 05, 2008
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Saturday, December 06, 2008
Howdy love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Sunday, December 07, 2008
Early this morning for a Sunday.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Monday, December 08, 2008
LOVE, HUGGS & KISSES, Dad

Paul Train said...

Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 38°
Love you, your Dad

Paul Train said...

Thursday, December 11, 2008 40° Here in the barn.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Friday, December 12, 2008 42°
Love, huggs & kisses, Dad

Paul Train said...

Saturday, December 13, 2008
Hi there! Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Sunday, hi there, love, Dad

karen said...

Hey Joyce, Havent heard from you lately. How you been? We love our new home here in Tx. If you ever come down this way for the great parks, seaworld, sixflags, schlitterbaun, Come on by. You can stay here.

miss you
karen

Paul Train said...

Monday, December 15, 2008 45°
Love you, Dad

Willow said...

Hey baby,

I have no news to report... just thought I would say hi. =)

I adore you Joyce!

Paul Train said...

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 32° Sunny 25° outside.
Sorry, we didn't make it here yesterday.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Thursday, December 18, 2008 33°
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Friday, December 19, 2008 47°
Love

Paul Train said...

Saturday, December 20, 2008 35° Hazy 28° outside.
Much love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Sunday, December 21, 2008 44°
Heavy rain this morning.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Monday, December 22, 2008 39° Clouds-blue sky 32° outside

Paul Train said...

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 39°
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 45° Raining. Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Friday, December 26, 2008 35° Sunny outside.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Saturday, December 27, 2008 42° Overcast and wet here today.
Love you, Dad

Paul Train said...

Love you, Dad

Paul Train said...

Monday, December 29, 2008 51° Overcast outside,but the Sun is trying to burn it off.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 47°
My Joyce must be real busy, I guess that's good.
Much love to you my Joyce Katy, Dad

Paul Train said...

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 47° Overcast again today.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Thursday, January 01, 2009 49° Overcast 44° outside.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Friday, January 02, 2009 50° Overcast 56° outside.
Missing you Joyce.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Saturday, January 03, 2009 35° Sunny day today.
Much love, huggs & kisses, Dad

Paul Train said...

Sunday, January 04, 2009. Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Monday, January 05, 2009
Love, huggs & kisses

Paul Train said...

Tuesday, January 06, 2009 42° Foggy 45° this morning.
Love, Dad

Paul Train said...

Wednesday, January 07, 2009 50° Overcast 50° outside also.
Love ya, Dad

Paul Train said...

Hi love, check your eMail!