Cowboy Lunch

One of the highlights of the 4k year at St. Stephens is the annual Cowboy Lunch.  One would think we were in Texas.  I enjoy having a flexible work schedule, as it allowed me to volunteer at this year's lunch.  I was the official portrait photographer.

 

 

Stick horse race

 

Creative treats

 

One of my portraits

 

 

Notes on my Ipad

I found a few notes on my ipad left by 4 yo Kate, such as:

Katefgvfvdfsxfhfdg
Dad

And:

Katehyftseasdtgyijhhgkygfddsaswet
Dad mom
Graces

The Littlest Witness

Kate was in the office with me last week and is under the impression that she works with me as an equal. I had a signing meeting with some clients (who brought their one year old grandchild). I allowed Kate to come in to say hi. However, she took a seat at the table and demanded to serve as a witness. Fortunately, the clients had their draft copies, which Kate signed. She even put the date of 9-9-13 (it was backwards, but she did get the point)

Looking Out For My Partner

I was out of the office taking care of the kids this week.  Grace heard me making several appointments with clients for the next day (when I would be out of the office).  Her response was - "You are making a lot of appointments for Mrs. Shannon.  More than you ever have.  You have not even given her time for a break!"

I do need to point out that I did not book any appointments for the lunch hour.

Fun With Dad

I had a friend open a new business the other day. There was an open house and as I had the girls with me, I took them to the event. They of course did great. Afterwards, I asked Grace if she had a good time. She said "yes Dad, it was a lot of fun. You usually only take us to funerals and stuff."

Child Friendly Office

One advantage of having a child friendly office is that all kids of cute kids drop by:

 

My niece Isabella

 

Baby Sam

Chocolate Work-Product

One of Grace and Kate's primary jobs at my office is to bring me documents that I print on my copy machine. I actually really miss them when they are not at the office (as I have to repeatedly make the trek back and forth from my office to the copier). The other day Kate brought me a letter. Fortunately the chocolate fingerprints were pretty evident on the document and I was able to reprint it. Someone secretly dipped into the office chocolate supply! I must admit that a little bit of chocolate would have made my demand letter a little sweeter for the recipient.