5211-23 - Inspired Image challenge

This is a challenge I've had on my mind for awhile - well, since Jen posted her week 3 photo waaaaaaaaay back in January. (which feels like it was just yesterday, by the way!)
Here it is:

Isn't she just beautiful!?  

Yes, I knew you would agree.  Well, although I have never met her in real life, I think we'd be great friends.  :)
I have linked up her blog, but she is going private for the summer so she can journal for herself.
Anyway, this photo has been in my mind and I knew I wanted to do something similar utilizing the huge chalkboard wall that I painted as a gift to Joe & Jake for Christmas. {sidenote: They are my young cousins who have a huge playroom and tons of stuff - so I thought this would be a clever gift for them. I was right.. I'll post some of their artwork in another blogpost.}

 Here is my shot which was completely inspired by Jen's:

Join the challenge this week - you don't have to participate in all 52 weeks, just be inspired to take some photos! :) Here are more details: 52 Week Project.

In other news...I got some wonderful happy mail today!!!  It may or may not be something from >here<