I've got some catching up to do since Covid upended the lives of pretty much everyone on the planet.  I was convinced to leave California in March after making a life there for almost 35 years, moving to Boise, Idaho to be closer to family.  The adjustments have certainly been a rollercoaster ride of mixed emotions, but my daughters assured me that it's all for the best, since in their opinion, I had become stagnant.  I suppose change can be challenging, but necessary for personal growth and adding some flavor.  Anyway...some drawings to add from the last few months.

Lauren loves her Toyota pickup and has named it Elmer.  She loves traveling, new adventures, and nature.  She has equipped the shell covered bed of Elmer with a pad, blankets, and supplies so she can just eat and sleep wherever she lands.  As you can see I have anthropomorphized the truck ala Disney's "Cars" and think it looks like an "Elmer".  I enjoyed drawing this birthday card for her.

My brother, the candy maker doesn't particularly love the outdoors as a general rule, but will go along in support with his more ambitious wife.  While standing on an unstable and wobbly paddle board has become a popular choice for some, Brian prefers the leisure of sitting in a kayak with the least amount of paddling possible, hence my idea of him floating in comfort in a big copper kettle with nary an oar in sight.

Spiders are not usually what people envision as cute and cuddly, but since Shauna's birthday falls near Halloween, I thought it could be kind of appropriate-ish.  I thought of the book "Charlotte's Web" and the messages the spider would weave.  How exhausting it must be after the intricate webs are spun, and that's how I depicted my colorful spider, with an iota of humor added.