I had the exciting privilege of covering the indoor kids racing for my friend’s son. I was really surprised to find it absolutely enjoyable. Among the 70+ kids ranging in ages of 5-14, there were no issues and no tears between kids or parents. All of the parents worked together to help fix cars and make sure everybody had what they needed to race. And to see these little people – – yes! as young as 5 years old! racing! was the coolest thing EVER! At an intermission, all of the racers lined up for autograph time. It was super cute to see these little people signing autographs like a huge stars. And I think the funniest part of the day was that the littlest ones can hardly write their name but can navigate a track like pros!
The other cool thing about the day was watching the kids make friends! Do you remember how you could just strike up a friendship with no questions or cares when you were a kid? It’s so much harder as an adult! I watched 2 kids who had never met, yet raced against each other on the track, pal up like they’d know each other their entire lives.
Oh, and this is likely the coolest place I have ever seen my business name! On the hood, too! Rumor has it, I get to have the hood to hang in my garage!
The crew at Traverse North Realty had some new group shots done. If you are in the market for a new home, make sure to give these fine folks a call!
Santa came to Castle Farms to read the Polar Express to children! It was a fun day, filled with laughter, happy smiles, and long lists of gifts to bring on Christmas.
I got to spend a few hours on the farm with Pam, Steve, the Boys, and Steve’s awesome old truck to create some new photos for the French Valley Vineyard website and sales collateral.
And yup, that is a dog in a hat.
Team REI needed new headshots and a few group sitting options. We had great ideas for a rooftop sitting with bay and city-scape backgrounds, but the gales of November decided to pay us a visit. I suppose, though, it is November and there was no snow on the ground so at least we weren’t freezing in our attempts.
John and the TruMark Contracting guys brought their A-Game for their team photos. And look, everybody has clean shirts!! These will be used for their company holiday cards. I tried to convince them they should do a calendar but they were too shy. Maybe next year, ladies!
The ever-so-fabulous and talented Stephen West made an appearance at the Wool and Honey knit shop in Cedar on Tuesday night. Knitters from far and wide came to have their books signed and see his fantastic designs in person. It was quite an event!
Anderson is the sweetest, most smiley boy! He loves his Mom and his Dad and the ceiling fan – I guess I haven’t taken enough time to sit and look at a ceiling fan, it is rather interesting, and Anderson really enjoys watching it. He is curious. He is interested in books, and blocks, his stuffed elephant, and the look on his face when he walks with his special cart is positively priceless. He is a happy little boy. He just melts my heart.
Anderson has been diagnosed with Hurler Syndrome. With this syndrome, which has a 1 per 100,000 occurrence, he cannot make a type of enzyme that helps to break down specific sugar molecules throughout his little body; which causes issues with his joints, organs, and a handful of other things. Right now he wears hearing aids, although he really doesn’t like Daddy putting them in. He will begin a treatment process soon, that may consist of enzyme replacement and maybe even a bone marrow transplant. This little guy and his parents have a long road ahead of them. I so hope that they find the right doctor to make Anderson’s life long, happy, and prosperous!
Just look at that grin!
Jackie was the second luckiest gal of the weekend as far as the weather went! We waited out the rain and were rewarded by a gorgeous rainbow and a beautiful summer evening for her senior photos.