Dysfunctional Family Tree.

Well, the summer is coming to a close. I have pretty much spent my summer artless. I should maybe say not completely free of art, but certainly not doing anything to get ready for the two back to back shows we have coming up in September. I've had enough custom orders this summer to stay relatively busy and some deadlines to complete for some things coming out next year. I did get to make a few things for my own house, which doesn't happen very often. I did a mini makeover in my living room, and made up a new family tree for our wall. I tell you this because this has also been the latest "drama" in our family as well. My darling Lily has asked me no less than 10 times a day, "Mommy. Why isn't Cookie's name on our family tree? Don't you love Cookie anymore? Isn't Cookie part of our Family? Why don't you like Cookie anymore?" I just want to set this straight. Cookie is our dog. Yes. I like her. Love her? Depends on the day you ask me. Will I ever put her name on a permanent piece of art in our home? No. Am I an animal hater? No. Do I consider Cookie my daugher? No. Since I know you all are so curious, here is the vicious beast I speak of.............