Talented Kids!

 The Second Annual Clue Hunt on the Bayou is due for its last run this Friday night.  I had intended to end it on the last day of October but since one of my favorite groups could not possibly attend that month, it spilled over into November.  This is fine since it gets easier and easier for me each time. The props are all complete, the mechanisms and locks all work and all of the final touches have been made.  By the time the last group arrives, I am so relaxed that I can fully enjoy myself as I observe the team go through the hunt.

  This year's theme was Edgar Allan Poe and what kind of hostess would I be if I did not at least have a portrait of our gentleman of honor? Although I love to paint, for the life of me, I cannot do portraits.  The faces of anyone I try to paint become so contorted that the person is most unrecognizable!  So...I called upon my kids!  My daughter, Elizabeth, has this knack for doing uncanny likenesses of folks. Whether she paints or sketches, her work is phenomenal!  She agreed to do Old Edgar.  I was thrilled and anxiously awaited her presentation. While she sketched away, my son, Michael, decided to build a frame for the portrait.  All was well.  I was satisfied that this would be one of the high points of the clue hunt.  

  Sure enough, everyone who sees the portrait is amazed.  The sketch of Edgar Allan Poe is nigh on perfect to my way of thinking and the rustic frame that Michael built seems to accent it beautifully. Old Edgar greets every group that comes to the clue hunt.  This wonderful piece of artwork will most likely stay on display for a good while!  How do you stow something like this away in a closet?  I can't.  I guess I must find some appropriate nook in the Little Bayou House for Mr. Poe to reside. There he can look slyly at all who enter!

 I do believe that I have the most talented kids in the world!  These two both live near and can help me on projects.  My oldest and his wife live several states away but I know that if they were closer, they would have lent a hand as well. Both of them are just as talented as is Elizabeth's husband, Robbie.  Wow!  What are the odds to have so many creative kids in one family?  Mark and I are so very blessed!