What a beautiful, sunny day to paint in the snow - in the warmest part of the day, of course! This is one of two pin oaks planted by my grandma when my Uncle Brian signed up to serve his country as a Marine. I like to think the second was planted for my Uncle Clayton when he signed up for the Navy. They are both glorious trees that I have drawn and painted at various times. This land has been in my family for three generations, with now 5 generations spending time here as our family grows. It's hard to describe how I feel here, with some of my earliest memories from this very place. Two of my children were born here, three have married here, and many family members lived, loved and played here, who no longer walk this world. I still hold their memories in my heart, as if it were yesterday. How are the days so fleeting? I hope to have another 50 years to paint all of the paintings I feel right here. Painting number 4773 in 4773 days.
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