Vacation, Geology, Trees and Lips

My husband and I spent a week in the Branson, Missouri area.  I've got to tell you that the Ozark Mountains are truly inspiring, beautiful, and nothing like Bedford, Texas.  Don't get me wrong, I'm proud to be a Texan, I just wish we had more trees and hills.  Back in college, I loved Geology, such that my professor said I should major in Geology.  Something about sediment, fossils, and what the layers of color, horizontal or vertical layout of the rocks in mountainous areas mean.  It was just one of those things that came naturally and I loved it.  But I couldn't see myself working in rubber boots out in the oil or gas fields.  Maybe I'm too delicate for that sort of thing.  But, that's why I liked Branson on this particular trip.

In the Fort Worth area we have a geological area called the Woodbine Foundation that runs through the Lake Worth area.  This type of foundation produces more trees and hills.  Take a look at it when you are on 820 crossing over the Lake Worth bridge.  Wish we had more of the Woodbine in the DFW area.  We may not be living over the Woodbine Foundation, but we do live in an older neighborhood where people planted trees back in the 80's, when this neighborhood was first developed.  Big beautiful trees!  Love it! The only downside is that we have, for years, sat out in our lawn chairs in the front yard and watched the 4th of July Fireworks at the Bedford Boys Ranch.  But, alas, the trees have grown taller over the years and we can only catch the very highest fireworks.  Sad about that, but still love the trees.

But, I digress (you will find that I do that alot - my husband calls them "rabbit trails" - I have many)!

Now that I'm back home, the creative mode is gearing up.  I did alot of drawing while in Missouri, which inspired me greatly.  I was able to use the drawing skill yesterday, I took a book class at Anthologies in Hurst with my friend, Laura, and the two fun ladies sitting with me were wanting a pair of lips for the wedding books they were creating.  I said, "what color?"  Their answer was "pink".  "OK, give me a minute," I said, then whipped out two sets of pink lips.  Something like this except that I used a pink pen for them. 

They were happy and I was happy!  I truly love doing things for other people.  Another way of reflecting the Light of Jesus to everyone I meet.  

By the way, we had a good time in Branson.  :)

Created in His Image.