Walk you through the night ...

One of my favorite singer/songwriters, Cherie Call, wrote a touching little song wherein she talks to her newborn son promising to hold him tight and walk him through the night. It is definitely a favorite of ours.
As Mary pondered all that she alone knew about her newborn son, she no doubt had similar feelings of love and commitment. As Cherie sings, "Rest your head now while I hold you tight, and I will walk you through the night".
The good news that the angel brought so many years ago was that unto us (you and me), a Savior (not just any baby) was born. I like to think that He "will walk us through the night" of our mortal lives. Thank you, Cherie, for penning such a meaningful and touching song.

Mia

This is the shepherd of some of our dearest friends ... her name is Mia. I felt impressed to do this painting of her for them as a token of our friendship and admiration.

Mischief

 Each morning lately when we pass this storm drain inlet on our way up the mountain for our daily hike, my dog gets very excited and literally wants to climb down into this drain. I knew some critter was using it but was not sure which one.

The other night, on my way home from an evening appointment, I saw a family of raccoons darting into this very inlet, one after another. Mystery solved! Just had to come home and paint them!

Moosen

We love to see moose in the wild. They are majestic animals with know fear of humans. We gave this cow and calf "wide birth" when we saw them up in Alaska years ago. I finally got around to painting them.

Romantic Sunset

I have always loved to paint sunsets, and sunsets on a secluded romantic beach, well, they just don't get any better than that! Here is another in my Hawaiian body of work.

Silver Lake

This is a beautiful little setting high atop American Fork canyon in the Wasatch Mountain range of northern Utah. It is not far from our home, yet its Alpine beauty whispers remoteness and seclusion. We took our family on a hike there several years ago ... very beautiful indeed!

Wisdom

Owls have been a symbol of wisdom from ancient times. They are interesting creatures to be sure. We have a resident great grey owl that lives in our neighborhood, and it has been fun to see it in action and just sitting high on its perch.

Stealth

Great Grey owls are among the most interesting birds of prey. Their majestic size, quiet stealth and unequaled hunting skills make them a very special bird of prey.

Hangin' Out

The resident flock of eagles at Pybus Point was enormous. When they roost at night, they seem to all want to be on the same branch of the roosting tree. These characters put on a show for us every day ... flying around, fishing, grooming or just hangin' out!

Pybus Point Dock

This is the busiest place on the property ... people coming and going, by boat and by plane; fish are processed, frozen and boxed. This is the view of the dock from the main lodge above. We sure loved our time up there.