We don't really have anything to compare to, but have found that our process of building a strong bond with Bogomila has been progressing at a pace we are comfortable with. It's funny how there are so many levels to what it takes to make that sort of deep connection of trust and devotion to another person, but one of those is being met in the development of a new tradition between Bogomila and her Daddy.
We call it, Art Salami.
There's even a song to go with it some days, to the tune of one of the Indian songs Bogomila likes. (Vayts - you might know which one we're talking about!)
So, without further ado, enjoy the show!
Exhibit A: a flower
Exhibit B: a heart!
Exhibit C: "V" for victory.
Exhibit D: "B" for Bogomila!
Exhibit E: Intended as an umbrella (it was a rainy morning), but "palm tree" is also an appropriate interpretation.
Exhibit F: so, inspired by the tree guess from the day before, here is a Christmas tree, in honor of the Christmas music and Christmas movies Bobbi's been listening to.
Exhibit G: Owen took a turn. It's "Bo" (one of her nicknames) in salami and ketchup.
Exhibit H: A three-dimensional flower. Bobbi doesn't like flowers (thus the face), but the salami/ketchup medium is so conducive to flowers...
Exhibit I: This one's better from the side, but that photo apparently doesn't exist. But this one is a pyramid of sorts.
Exhibit J: Another three-dimensional flower
Exhibit K: A patriotic gesture on the 4th of July. How better to be introduced to American culture than through ketchup and salami??
Exhibit L: Daddy's architectural bent shows through in this rendition of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Exhibit M: In my opinion, the pinnacle of Matt's artistic efforts. It's hard to surpass...the Eiffel Tower.
Dad's creative juices needed a recharge after that one, so Owen again picked up the slack. (I made one attempt early on, and was rejected forever from the elite group of salami artists.)
Exhibit N: Um. I'm not quite sure what this was supposed to be. But it put a smile on Bobbi's face!
A few days off while we were in Wisconsin, and then Owen and Bobbi stayed a few days longer with my parents meant that Matt was back in full force.
Exhibit O: Believe it or not, this is BATMAN! In salami. Batman is Bobbi's special name for Grandpa.
Exhibit P: Owen's turn again with a winner's podium. It's hard to see from this angle, but with a little help from google, Bobbi got it.
Exhibit Q: Nothing other than Bobbi's iPod!!
Exhibit R: Branching out again with the addition of toothpicks. But this floral arrangement turned out to be very difficult to eat without making a mess, so the toothpicks have not made another appearance.
Exhibit S: Some days the inspiration is hard to come by. It's a chevron.
But even when the inspiration is less than thrilling, the experience itself is definitely memorable!!
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