The little apple car
Henry loves to say the word Apple. He doesn't like eating apples, never has. But boy, he sure does love pointing them out. Occasionally, we give him "appey juice", which he equally loves. On a recent road-trip home we stopped to stretch our legs and get a bite and came across an apple car. You know, the kind that you put .25 cents in to ride? Henry was totally enamored with it. Of course we put him in it and he pretended to drive it, just like the worm sitting next to him. There was one small problem. Henry would not get out of the apple. Nope, wouldn't budge. I was so happy to see written on the side of the apple that it was a "Richard Scary Apple Car". The Richard Scary books are a big deal around these parts. Hours & hours of enjoyment. There are soo many things on each and every page (including apples). We were eventually able to pry Henry out of the apple and thus, the inspiration for this painting. It's not quite finished yet, but I am hoping to do that today. I'm also hoping to have originals & prints available in my etsy shop (which sadly has been very neglected) next week sometime. I'll give you a shout-out when they are available.
It's a overcast & cloudy (I guess that's the same thing) day and so we have the Barefoot Contessa's Lentil Sausage Soup on the menu. I can't tell you how much I adore Ina Garten. So much, that I am going to dedicate an entire post to her, later this week. So I'd better stop talking now.
Today is already kind of a weird day, I think I mistakenly put my grumpy pants on. Feeling kind of irritable and weird. Typepad isn't helping. For 3 days I haven't been able to post any comments on any blogs. My own included. I've heard my site is giving some of you grief. I'm sorry. I sent a note to Typepad this morning. I've seen so many fun things out in blog land this week and am sad I am not able to post you a comment letting you know how much I adore what you are doing. I'm hopeful they'll get it worked out.
Happy Wednesday!
i think i saw Ina make that recipe earlier this week. It looked very hearty. Her recipes are inspiring, although I could never bring myself to use as much butter and heavy cream as she does. its eye candy though!
Posted by: connie | January 18, 2007 at 02:52 PM
I still have my old hardback/oversized Richard Scary books that are completely falling apart. I adore them so much I can't let them go. I'm glad the "appeal" is still going strong! (get it? I'm a nerd...).
Your paintings are so cute and original - I'm so lucky to get to see creativity at it's finest!
Posted by: Megs | January 18, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Love the paintings--inspires me to go work on a craft for my little guy. I made your Baked Ziti last night and it was DELICIOUS. Planning to make your minestrone and carmel apple pie on Sunday. Thanks for the recipes!
Posted by: Alicia | January 18, 2007 at 09:50 AM
So sweet. It reminds me of Richard Scary as well, and I loved his books when I was little. You really seem to be getting into the painting, which is awesome. I can't wait to give it a try.
Posted by: Jen | January 18, 2007 at 07:18 AM
We love Richard Scary too. SO MUCH. Love your little apple car.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | January 17, 2007 at 01:17 PM