Happy May by Marvelous Meerkats!
- Rachel Nieman
- May 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 23
April was a fun-filled, adventurous, and fulfilling month for me! Why? It was my birthday month! I celebrated my 36th trip around the sun, and I must say, it feels great.
Birthday Celebrations and Adventures
What did I do to celebrate? Here’s a quick rundown:
Dined on delectable treats made by my sweetie and enjoyed a lovely birthday lunch date.
Unfortunately, I caught a cold, which seems unavoidable when living with an almost 18-month-old!
Enjoyed drinks with my girlfriends at a charming wine bar.
Went to Sedona, Arizona, for a week, celebrating my birthday with hiking and amazing adventures alongside my two sweeties, Ricky and Leonora.
As we're approaching Mother's Day and my hubby's birthday, it's a busy season for us! April and May are back-to-back celebration months. My family has two birthdays at the end of March, three in April, and three again in May and June. It’s a birthday bonanza, combined with Mother's and Father's Day.
Creative Inspirations
Having just returned from our incredible trip, I'm still catching my breath. This month, I'm keeping this newsletter simple. I’ve included a relaxing timelapse painting of my calendar's "May" illustration! One of my favorite aspects of a wall calendar is flipping the page each month to discover a new design. March focused on planting seeds, while April was dedicated to watering those seeds, allowing them to grow and flourish in May!
New Artwork Ideas
I already have fun ideas for new artwork inspired by my trip. I hope to share those with you soon! For now, I’ve included a magical snap of the Sedona area below.
Behind-the-Scenes Updates
What else have I been working on? Quite a bit! I've been busy with back-of-house goodies, sketches for the third book of the ABCs of Grief series, and I am inching closer to wrapping up my own book. Additionally, I've been creating fun chalk art for various clients. This month has been filled with fewer, but larger projects, making my time feel both full and slow in a wonderful way.
Looking Forward
As I promised, this newsletter is short for my sanity. Thanks for following along! I'm excited to see you all in June, where I'll be sharing my annual Ricky birthday card!
Cheers!
xoxo,
Rachel
P.S. I can’t wait to reveal more about my new artwork inspired by travel and life! Stay tuned!
