In Aruba Part 1

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Just before I left for my family vacation in Aruba, my dear friend Lo told me to be sure to draw some while I was gone. So I packed up my colored pencils, #3 & 5 micron pens, one favorite pencil, one small pencil sharpener, AND my special moleskine, the one that is designed for two sketches per page.

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I spent the week with JB, Mr. Ryan, my beloved daughter Jessica, her best friend Janna, and her Mother-in-law Pat. This was the second time we girls plus Mr. Ryan lounged around in Aruba, and the second time we had a blast together.

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Our days consisted of early morning to late afternoon outdoors, lounging, swimming, floating, sunning, eating, sipping, chatting, strolling, following iguanas, bobbing, splashing, and for me drawing. And our nights consisted of more of all of the above except for following the iguanas.

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Mr. Ryan age 3 was total fun the entire week. Here is a collaboration with him and with contributions by his Mother, three grandmothers, and Janna. To him we spent our week in one of two places: either the hotel or 'in aruba'.

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Thank you for so many notes and comments about Renee. It was difficult to lose her and be away from our shared grief at the same time. I will write about that later, once I settle back home. I will also share an idea I have about how we can collectively honor both Renee and her many friends and at the same time offer comfort to her family and to ourselves.

Love kj