Blog Hacking

Greetings!

I'm Camille, the daughter, and I have commandeered this blog for a moment.

I'm proud to say that I am the daughter of an award winning artist!  This past weekend was the Dallas Quilt Guild's quilt show and my mother walked away with 2 ribbons. 

Perhaps I'm biased, but this is long overdue.  For almost 27 years, I've watched my mother pour blood, sweat, and tears into her work, whether it be a quilt for a friend or a fabric post card to send to a friend overseas.  And everything in between.  I've also seen her bow out of competitions at the last minute because she was afraid to enter pieces for fear of failure.  I think this is why this victory, in my eyes, is so sweet.  I'm proud of her confidence in her work and I hope this trend of courage continues.  She is a true talent with a very unique eye and style.

I know a bunch of you out there have been fans of her work and I want to thank you for your encouragement.  I'm familiar with most of your works and it means a lot that artists of your caliber enjoy my mother's art.

Mom,

I love you and I'm so happy for you.  I know you've sacrificed a lot for me and I'm so glad that we are at the point where you can live your life doing the things that make you truly happy.  Your happiness means the world to me. Congrats on your recent success and I look forward to more awards and recognition in the future!

Camille 

Photography

I have decided to sharpen my saw and work on my digital photography skills. I have taken several classes in the community college continuing education program and I am excited to share my work. A few weeks ago I volunteered to work the balloon festival hoping to get an opportunity to shoot the morning 'glow'. Unfortunately the glow was cancelled and I decided to make the best of the situation. This is what I saw.

 This summer we went to New York City to visit my mom and to bury my cousin Nicole. While there we were able to secure tickets to the World Trade Center Memorial. Today, I am sharing a few of my pictures.

WTC Memorial

A message left on a tribute wreath.

Building again.

The new building reflected in the Memorial pools. 

We will never forget.

Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum

A few weeks ago, I met my friend Virginia at the Dallas Arboretum to see the Chihuly Glass Exhibit. The work is large and colorful and absolutely beautiful. Here are a few pics

I highly recommend a visit to the Arboretum. Chihuly will be around until November.

Somewhere over the rainbow...

Back in July, when rain came to visit Dallas, I looked out the window and saw this...

More of the Holy Land

Here are more pictures from our trip to the Holy Land. The Yigal Allon Center is the home of the Ancient Galilee Boat. The boat was discovered in 1986 by 2 fishermen during a time of drought and when the water had receded. Based on nails, pottery, other artifacts and carbon dating, the boat dates back to 1 AD. The remains were so delicate, it took twelve days to extricate and another seven years soaking in chemical water and very elaborate conservation before being displayed. The pictures taken inside are somewhat grainy because we were not allow to us flash photography.

The Yigal Allon Centre

The Yigal Allon Centre

Another view of  The Yigal Allon Centre 

The foam form that was used to float the remains of the boat.

Jesus Boat

Different view

Different view

Different view

Goodbye Sweet Nicole

Today, I learned my sweet cousin Nicole passed away. She lived in the Baltimore area and was 36 years old. My heart is heavy. Nicole leaves behind her brother John and a family that is in shock and still grieving over the loss of 2 other family members this year. I am grateful and I thank God that I was able to spend time with Nicole in February when we gathered together as a family to say goodbye to Aunt Irene. The last time I saw Nicole, she had lost a lot of weight and I remember teasing her about wearing baggy clothes and maybe she should buy a new wardrobe to show off her new figure. She laughed but didn't say much. My brother remembers her not talking too much about herself and another cousin remembers her being tired during her visit... When it was time for her to leave, we hugged, kissed and promised to stay in touch...I will miss you sweet Nicole. 

Goodbye sweet Nicole. Rest in Peace.