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The best kind of mess

“Of course if you like your kids, if you love them from the moment they begin, you yourself begin all over again, in them, with them, and so there is something more to the world again.”
- William Saroyan

My job was validated ONCE AGAIN during a recent proof session as I ordered this one in a 16x20 with their order! I love it when parents really "see" their child. :)

this little sweetie.......was caugt in her "moment"

"Our time is the single most important gift to give our children!" - Lee-Anne-Robert

Balance

"There's no secret to balance. You just have to feel the waves." - Frank Herbert

Life is hard. The more women I talk to , the more I realize.... we are all just trying to keep the perfect balance for our families, husband, etc.

Focus on BALANCE this week. It can be achieved.

Remember Ciara?

It's been awhile since I have blogged about any of the sweet children from the Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Project a few years back. Click here for a reminder: Ciara's Billboard To view in person, you can still see it on Atlantic Blvd in Long Beach !

I received this letter today from her parents and what a welcome surprise to SEE her! Take a look below:

"Hi Dina,

Sorry we haven't sent you some current pictures of Ciara since you photographed her for Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Center. Your photograph of her is still on the billboard near Long Beach Memorial Hospital as their "Bubbleologist". It is so hard for people to believe it is her because she has so much hair now. Your photographs of Ciara catch her beautiful outgoing spirit, even though she was still going through treatments back then. Ciara has been cancer and chemo free since March of 2007 and she continues to amaze us with her maturity. It's as if it were just a bad dream what she went through. I have attached a few current pictures of Ciara for you.

Take care and thank you so very much again.

Sincerely,

Phillip & Ila Orpilla

© Dina Marie Original Canvas

These have really been doing well this year... It's such a beautiful way to display your family artwork. This is a Gallery Wrapped Canvas which required no framing. The image is wrapped around the edges.

Call and get your special price quote today :-)

Goodness to all, Dina Marie

the reason for less blogging lately....

Robby 15, Nicholas 13 and Eva Marie 7.
Enough said. ;-)