MY SON THE ARTIST

If you say this is one incredibly good lookin guy I would have to agree with you. If you said he is one incredibly talented artist, in spite of the photographer, I would again have to agree with you. When he was 5 years old Jesse started violin lessons. Twelve years later he used his violin to get a scholarship for college, went for two years and decided art is what he wants to do with his life.

In high school he attended a art charter school and got really good. He was able to design the year book for two years for that school and one other cover for another local high school. He has finally framed and started showing his art work.

On Friday night he was one of the featured artists at the Flagstaff art walk. He had his art work at the Blackhound Gallery in downtown Flagstaff. The best part is he sold two drawings and got orders for two more! When we talked to him Saturday and found out the good news he was at the grocery store! What they say about poor artists is true right now, but watch out he is going to be hot real soon.

He does great potraits also and if anyone is interested just send me a message and I will get him to show you some of his work. This pic is just one we have hung up, but he has a few more and is spending more time on portraits. Pura Vida!

SOLO

Can you imagine singing a solo in front of about 150 people? I can't either but my 14 year old did tonight. Now imagine doing it in another language. That too! She sang a song in Spanish at a special program for young girls. I was very proud of her. One man asked her in broken English if she was the next Hannah Montanna!

We were always very commited to having the kids learn at least one instrument or some kind of music. She chose childrens choir and has been singing every since she was 8. When she sang her solo she did not use the mike because she has a very loud voice.

One man asked us if she took after her mother. I had to tell him all of our children play or sing, I listen, and my husband said he pays! So far it has gotten one scholarship and hopefully made lots of happy memories for my children.

I still remember the night we went to pick up one son from Juvy because he and his violin buddies had tried to steal a decoy deer out of the front of someones house, oh yeah good times.