Taxing Three Weeks

I've had a taxing three weeks filled with end-of-school year work, postgraduate course work, out of town trips, and on-going house chores, hence my absence from blogland.  However, I've been blessed with memorable moments along my journey as well.  As usual, my art is reflective of the joy of these blessed moments.

Arnold-Steinhoff Wedding
Die, Punch, and Calligraphic Monogram
Julia's What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #312
First of all, my family and I were blessed to be able to participate in the celebration my close cousin's son's wedding during a trip to Houston, Texas.

Texas A&M Graduate's Card
Dies, Prints & Calligraphy
Karen's Word Art Wednesday #185
Then, my wife and I were blessed to see my eldest daughter receive her bachelors in Architecture during last week's graduation ceremonies at Texas A&M University, in College Station, Texas.

Popcorn, Coke & a Movie
Scissors, Origami, Punches, Die, Stamp & Lettering
Freshly Made Sketches - #187
Moo-Mania - Bottles
Next, I was blessed to be able to get ready to celebrate the birthday of one of my closest work colleagues, who loves to go to the movies.

Tranquil Sky
iPhone 4s Shot
Image-in-ing
Bella's 52 Photo Projects - Week 4 {Explore the Street You Live On}
Denise, Roger & Leslie's ABC Wednesday - T is for Tranquil
Along the way, I was also blessed to witness a glorious and tranquil sky after some heavy afternoon showers.

St. Francis of Assisi
Mixed Media Collage (Quote Added Digitally)
Ramona's Inspire Me Monday #177
Maria's Orange You Glad It's Friday
Kristin & Eva's Paint Party Friday
Therefore, although I'm exhausted, I've been blessed with the feeling of peace that I can only find in Him, my creator, savior and redeemer.  May your days be filled with peace too.  Thank you for your kind visit and thoughtful comments.

Comments

eileeninmd said…
Lovely images. Congrats to your daughter on receiving her bachelors degree. I love the beautiful sky shot! Have a happy week!
Unknown said…
Great photos of all you gorgeous work. I have a soft spot for evening/silhouette type photos...yours is lovely!
Amazing ARTWORK Arnoldo! You are really blessed !
Congrats on the bachelor your daughter got! Fantastic!
I am happy you linked to Moo Mania & More with this cute card!
oxo
Susi
Valerie-Jael said…
Lots of lovely art from you this week Arnoldo, good to see you around again! Thanks for joining us at Moo Mania and More, Valerie
Lisabella Russo said…
What a busy and wonderful time you have been having! Congratulations to your daughter. I love the bird on the shoulder of the man, so sweet.
MB said…
Congratulations to your daughter! I love the card you made for her, appropriate for a graduation and just really lovely :)
You've been a busy busy guy, and what great family times! LOVE the cards...all wonderful!
Leovi said…
bello cielo, maravillosa foto! Saludos!!
Rosie said…
Beautiful artwork here, Arnoldo.

Thank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE
DebR said…
Such an awesome card! All your work is amazing.
Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapping Everyday Miracles.
Lisca said…
So many blessings! God is good!
I’m still travelling but managed to have internet today so I’m visiting as many of you as I can. Happy anniversary all! Six years is quite a long time.
Have a good week and CU Wednesday
Lisca#45
Sharon Madson said…
Always love your posts. I am happy for all your blessings, and you express them so well. Beautiful creations, and a beautiful photo of God's creation! Happy WOYWW Anniversary! #59
Artatag said…
You really had some exciting weeks with wonderful events. Yes, you are blessed! Thanks for showing us your wonderful art.
Hugs
Gabriele 30
voodoo vixen said…
A wonderful type of tiredness though because you were celebrating with friends and family achievements and special moments. Happy 6th WOYWW to you, what a lovely whirl around the world snooping this is! Annette #15
sally said…
Wonderful photos, congratulTions to your daughter & I hope you are keeping safe with all the flooding/bad weather going on in your part of the world.

Sally
Glad it's settled down for you...
ROG, ABCW
Lmkazmierczak said…
It is indeed a busy time...All the best to you and yours♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/trucks/
I'm here from WOYWW. Sounds like you have lots to be thankful and blessed for this week (and the three before this, too).

Happy 6th WOYWW anniversary from #1.
Julia Dunnit said…
Graduation and marriage..what wonderful occasions. Indeed yourartwork is reflecting it. Relax and regain now; you deserve it!
I can never get enough of your FABULOUS art, Arnoldo. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us, and for being such a blessing and encouragement to our challenge. I love having you play along, and sincerely hope you're having a blessed week!
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
It is such a busy time, you have done really well to get any art work done at all. Hope you have a great woyww anniversary and happy crafting, Angela x 37
Beverley Baird said…
So many blessings indeed. Congratulations to your daughter as she begins a new chapter in her life! Lovely artwork and photos.
Happy 6th anniversary of WOYWW and thanks for stopping by.
April said…
As always - I love your artwork. The 'movie' card is adorable. I am sure Kathy loved it. Congrats on your daughter graduating - I am sure you are very proud.
April #75
Reader Wil said…
You are blessed many times indeed. Thank you for sharing your blessings.
Congratulations to your daughter getting her bachelor's degree.
Wil, ABCW Team
Su-sieee! Mac said…
Your cards are beautiful and perfect for the various events. Each recipient must've been very happy and pleased to get such a gift from you.

Peace and Joy.
Valerie-Jael said…
Beautiful work, happy PPF, Valerie
Giggles said…
Love the spirit of this post! Wishing you some gentle summer breezes and tranquil moments of creativity sooner than later! So glad you have peace...hope you get rest soon! Congratulations to your eldest!

Hugs Giggles
Laila said…
Lovely pieces, and I like how you adjust them to the different occations. Congrats to your daughter as well.
PaintingWrite said…
Your cards are gorgeous - I especially love the one you did for your daughter's graduation. Congrats to your cousin's son and your daughter and I'm sure you'll be ready for a rest after all the busy-ness of the last few weeks!
What a fabulous collection of art you've made,even being so busy. Hope life settles down a little bit for you and get a little balance in your time. Enjoy your weekend.
Linda Kunsman said…
Gorgeous art Arnoldo! You certainly have been busy-but so many wonderful celebrations to share. Congratulations to your daughter-wishing her a successful future! Hope to be seeing more of you once school has ended for you.
Faye said…
Speaking of being blessed, I am always that when I visit your blog. I love the St. Francis portrait. And the cards are great and so appropriate for the occasions.
Christine said…
Love your St Francis piece for PPF!
GlorV1 said…
Hi Arnoldo. Lovely work as always and congrats. to your daughter. Hope the flooding isn't affecting you? Take care, have a great weekend.
Gillena Cox said…
Congratulations and thanks for today's sharing

much love...
Photos by Stan said…
Wedding, graduation, birthday celebrations! Wow! Heckuva three weeks.
Congratulations to you and your daughter! Evidently, she has inherited some of your [dominant] genes for art/creativity!
Seeing how the weather in Houston has been a calamity, you were blessed to have been able to avoid it.
Cheers, Stan
Tracey FK said…
That is quite a week. Congratulations to your daughter and hope the coming week is a little quieter for you. More than anything I hope you are dry. I was thinking of you the other day as I read the paper and they discussed the floods in Texas. hope yourself and your family aren't caught up in it all...xx
VonnyK said…
You certainly have been busy but for all wonderful reasons. You must be so proud of your daughter. Beautiful artwork as always.
Anonymous said…
you have been well and truly blessed!
beautiful images!
Beth Niquette said…
Congratulations on your daughter's graduation! How wonderful for you and for your family. I adore your artwork. It is just beautiful.
Cara G said…
What a fun "Movie" card you created. Thanks for linking up with us at Scrapping Everyday Miracles Arnoldo--great work!
Jo Ann said…
All of your featured creation here are gorgeous. You did such an awesome job! Thanks a lot of blessing us with your entry this week at Word Art Wednesday. Make sure to stop by and join us again in another Challenges starting tomorrow. Leaving you with God's Word in Colossians 3:23-24 which says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Have a blessed day!

JO ANN
http://jatterburycreations.blogspot.com
Molly said…
That is a very beautiful sky indeed

Mollyxxx