A home based business and working with family isn't for everyone but it is how we have chosen to operate our business from the start, more than forty years ago. Our kids were always welcome in my studio as they grew up and the grand kids as well. We all work together on a daily basis and love doing so. Late last year we made the decision to have Becke (our daughter) locate her new modular home on our property. It arrived late last week. We did some major reshaping of the yard to accommodate the new home as the city building regulations required the concrete pad to be four feet above the original grade. By summer, with sidewalks and landscaping complete it should look like it has always been there. Peter and Hailey (son and daughter in law) recently purchased the large lot next door (behind the modular) and will be building their new dream home soon, bringing us all closer than ever once again.
Puddle jumper
After being on the road on business for the last week it was time today for a little down time with the family. Juniper and I went out for a walk to burn off a little energy. We found a small puddle to jump in which was a whole lot of fun. That of course led to a larger puddle and that in turn led to the best one yet. It was hard to hide the result from grandma.
Thanks!
This year's Sign Invitational was a little smaller than last year's event but was more fun than ever! Six outstanding entries vied for the most votes. We all won by simply participating and each of us was enriched by the experience as we shared techniques, stories, and friendship. Over the course of the three day show I was privileged to talk to so many people whom I have met through the years. This industry has been kind to me and I am much richer for the experience.
Thanks to all of the sponsors and to each of those who helped make this year's event so successful.
This time around my entry garnered the most votes of the 900 show attendees who filled in a ballot. Thanks! I hear the voting was very close. Now we look forward to next year's show. The exciting and fun process begins anew. Are you up for the challenge??
