Since last Thursday we've been completely overwhelmed with rain. We're very thankful for it (it has kept our lawn looking so pretty and green), but so many rainy days in a row can get you down. The sun did come out and shine for most of Apphia's special day, and we were so happy about that!
So, while the rain comes down outside, we stay in and spend some time coloring. While it may not seem usual to be coloring at our ages, we enjoy it so much. For some time last year all we had was an Old West coloring book (originally for the boys of the family mind you). Let's just say that coloring Billy the Kid over and over again could get a little old. Mom found an assortment of other coloring books, and we've had a blast using them! There so many different color options when there are Southern belles wearing pretty dresses, right?
Oh! And have any of you used the Twistable crayons? They are wonderful, and stay sharp so much longer. We have special memories with the traditional Crayola's, but we still love the new twisty ones.
The sun is shining today, and we're off to cut fabric! A sunny day to all of you too! xxx the Long ladies
Oh! I love coloring too. :) Glad I'm not the only one who still does at my age. ;-) And guess what? We have the exact same coloring book. I never heard of the Twistable crayons, they look really nice.
love,
~Ashley
Posted by: Ashley | April 28, 2011 at 08:50 AM
I love coloring as well!! I love browsing the coloring books at stores. I guess it helps that I look 13 instead of 22 or I might get strange looks!
& since I missed it, Happy Belated birthday!!
-Many Smiles!
Posted by: Ashley | April 28, 2011 at 09:21 AM
I love that coloring book! I have many happy memories while coloring in that book - and I'm not "coloring age" anymore either ;)
- Kate :D
Posted by: Kate M. | April 28, 2011 at 09:37 AM
I have a whole collection of coloring books I love to color in too! :D The pictures you colored are so beautiful! :D Love the Civil War fashions. :)
I use the PrismaColor coloring pencils. :) Love them!
Have a blessed week!
~Miss Rachel~
Posted by: Miss Rachel P. | April 28, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Okay...I am curious. What coloring book is this and where do you find it. :-)
Posted by: LadySnow | April 28, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Thanks for the comments, everyone!! We love hearing from all of you!
We found our coloring books via Dover Publications... they have a lot of pretty ones! (But we DO want to warn you - there are definitely some that we find offensive.) Here are the links to our two War Between the States coloring books...
http://store.doverpublications.com/0486296792.html
http://store.doverpublications.com/0486438767.html
Some dear friends of ours have produced their own coloring book, too. It's full of beautiful family oriented pictures. You can find it here...
http://www.visionforum.com/browse/product/family-treasure-coloring-book/?search=coloring+book&sortby=0
Love & hugs~
the Long ladies
Posted by: the long ladies | April 28, 2011 at 01:44 PM
i have to say that i still LOVE coloring, and i'm almost 16! :)
Posted by: Sarah-Anne | April 29, 2011 at 10:27 AM