Young artist

Above is a picture of Alyssa at the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library. Behind her is her painting that was part of the Art A Loan program at the Saugatuck schools.

About 50 works of art were chosen from the entire district, then the art works were framed and put on display at the library on Wednesday. At the reception, businesses and people can "buy" the work to hang in their store or office for a year. The money then goes to the school art program.

We are proud of Alyssa for her work, a painting made by cutting apples in half and making patterns on the paper. She did this last year, so she was in first grade.

The girls got all dressed up Wednesday for the reception and had a good time. I think Alyssa liked the cake the most. Elspeth enjoyed just wandering around the library, though she was upset that her art was not chosen. We told her that this happens every year, so she could still be chosen.

I was glad I was able to take a break from work and be part of the event (thanks to Mark and Krista for covering for me!). Jayne and her mom were there, too, and we got to talk to friends in a nice social atmosphere.

Thought: I even wore a tie to the event!