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Backyard Picnic
Completed January 28, 2022
As their grandmother brings a bouquet of freshly cut flowers to a friend that waits under the arbor, her grandchildren have assembled in her garden for a picnic.
Their two dogs stay close, hoping to have a picnic of their own.
The Welcoming Committee
Completed February 28, 2022
A farmer has stopped by to pick up a freshly painted hex sign for his new barn. As he settles up with the artist, his wife and daughters wait in their wagon
where they are welcomed by several very curious dogs.
Starry, Starry Night
Completed March 28,2022
Innkeepers of the Captain's Quarters wait just outside their residence as guests arrive. In the background, a clear sky and full moon, light the way for a ship heading out to sea, followed closely by a large whale. While a father and his son move to close up shop, the young boy points out a shooting star in the clear, evening sky.
Fireworks and Sparklers
Completed April 25th,2022
Fireworks explode, brightening the evening sky, causing the towns people to stop and gaze up at the magnificent sight. The "Liberty Fireworks co." wagon heads home, job well done for another year, as children ride into town followed by others brandishing sparklers.
Afternoon Flurries
Completed May 15th,2022
It's warmed up just enough to soften the snow and make a snowman! While three children put the finishing touches on one, their brother rolls a large snowball just in time to start another. Others take advantage of the higher temperatures to take a sleigh ride and
enjoy the flurries.
HomeSpun
Completed June 26th , 2022
Homespun sheep farm is open for business. As the farmers wife brings out a basket of colorful yarn for a customer to choose from, her husband chats with a women interested in purchasing one of the intricate hooked rugs. Children, uninterested in the business at hand, make friends; one with the resident barn cat and another with a curious lamb.
Lazy Days of Summer
Completed August 25, 2022
Everything seems to move in slow motion on a hot, humid summer day.
While two men shoot the breeze a dog takes comfort in the shade of the mill.
Looking for a way to cool off, three children ride their ponies to the Old Stone Grist Mill
to cool off in the icy cold water of the stream.
Cemetery March
Completed September 25, 2022
A full moon reflects off the gravestones below, and causes their shadows to lengthen.
This helps set the mood just in time for Halloween fun. Bats overhead, glowing Jack-O'-lanterns and two black cats add to the spookiness as a group of children along with a pumpkin coach march through the old, deserted cemetery.
The Christmas Hustle
Completed November 12, 2022
With only one week before Christmas, the hustle and bustle of this beautifully decorated town has peaked. Clouds begin to disperse, leaving an opening for the full moon to
cast carolers, others return from shopping and two young boys try to catch
up with Kringle’s Toy Shop sleigh.
Grandpa's Sugar Shack
Completed January 5 , 2023
Warming temperatures and melting snow signal its time to collect sap. While one young boy helps his grandfather carry buckets, his other two grandchildren stay occupied visiting the two gentle oxen attached to the sled. All look forward to a pancake dinner with generous amounts of maple syrup.
Mary's Little Lambs
Completed January 31 , 2023
While her parents finish up chores at the farm above, their daughter realizes that three lambs have followed her to school. As this seems to happen every spring, it's become somewhat of a nuisance. Some children peek over the fence and others notice as Mary introduces the triplets to a friend. Keeping the students attention will be difficult
with the adorable newborns just outside their window
Antiques and Free Puppies
Completed March 22 , 2023
With the warmer weather, Barn Star Antiques has opened up it’s doors and
brought some of their treasures outside. Bored with having to tag along on a
shopping trip, children gravitate towards the basket full of puppies. As one
young boy tries to talk his mother into bringing home a new pet, his father
appears to be taking a nap in the shade of his buggy.
Grandma's Crab Cakes
Completed April 30, 2023
After a long day of fishing and beach-combing, a family heads back to their matriarchs home for some freshly fried crab cakes and an ice cold glass of lemonade. Their grandparents dog and two cats greet them also hoping for something good to eat.
