I've been secretly painting a gift for my neighbor and haven't been able to post about it. Betty and her husband, Bill have been great friends and neighbors since we moved here 17 years ago. My husband and I have known Bill since he was one of our high school teachers way back when. Betty and I have shared interests in quilting and quickly became good friends. She also makes some of the best fried chicken I've ever had! Betty has taken care of our dogs numerous times when we've been away from home and we watched her dog "Cooper". This is my gift to her for all the times she's watched our animals for us over the years.
"Cooper Takes a Walk On Christmas Eve"
Cooper was one of the most beautiful, loving dogs I've ever known and this is the way I remember him. Whenever, I would exit my backyard gate, he was so excited to greet me. Betty walked him daily and he would drag her by the leash to get some loving pats from me. All the neighborhood children had to run to him as he walked by with Betty. Cooper was so very gentle and loving and we all miss this gorgeous creature!
I love Bill and Betty's adorable cottage. I found an old picture that I took of it several years ago with the old fashioned colorful lights that hang in the arched porch area and knew that I would have to paint it as a Christmas scene. I paint Christmas year round because I can't help myself! Ha!
Thanks for being such great neighbors! We are truly blessed to live in a neighborhood surrounded by good friends!
