Happy Valentine's Day

February is a month full of celebrations. We have Groundhog Day, Boy Scouts Day, and Presidents’ Day. We celebrate birthdays for Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, and George Washington. And of course, the big one, Valentine’s Day.

Ah, yes, Valentine’s Day. The day we celebrate love. For me it’s a bittersweet time. You see, Skip Thomas passed away on Valentine’s Day in 2009. That’s the reason my heart is so full of joy and sadness at the same time. But, it’s also the foundation of my stories.

Skip was only 7 years old, way too young to leave us. He had a heart of gold that boy. A BIG heart full of love. And, ironically, that is what took his life. His heart kept growing and growing. There was nothing we could do to fix it. We were told large breed male dogs, no breed in particular, get this problem sometimes.

This canine stole the hearts of many. He loved children, puppies, and life itself. I made a promise to him that I would keep his memory alive. So years ago, I wrote THE ADVENTURES OF SKIP THOMAS. Now it’s an honor to share them with you, my readers.

February is also Heart Health Awareness month. Taking care of this vital organ is the key to a happy life. Eating right, exercising, getting fresh air, quality sleep and healthy loving relationships all add years for an enjoyable existence. Heart disease runs in my family. I lost my mother and others due to this disease. So, this really hits home for me. I need to be diligent in taking care of my health, and let me tell you, it’s not always easy. I can be lazy sometimes.

We want you to know that with all sales of our books, part of the proceeds are donated to animal charities and the American Heart Association. That is what Skip would want us do.

So, as he waits at the Rainbow Bridge, Skip sends his love to all of us. I hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day by sharing your love with those that mean the most to you. Thanks for reading. Until next time, God Bless.

XOXO

Skip’s mom, Cb

Always a happy boy!

He loved the water so much we had to buy him life jackets!

His favorite thing, playing Frisbee.

Happy New Year!

In the close of 2018, I reflected on the many blessings we accomplished in the start up with our new business venture, Skip Thomas Adventures. In May, we met our publisher Katie. In June, July, and August, we did layouts, re-writes, editing, and added illustrations. In September, all was sent off to the printer. In October, all the hard work we put into our dream, many years of hard work, materialized and we had our first hard copy in hand. Then came our first book launch and shows. What a whirlwind of adventures for us!

We had some book reviews on SKIP THOMAS GETS ADOPTED that I’d like to share with you. These really blow my mind as I still can’t believe we’ve been published!

“I enjoy Tim Romero’s illustrations he produces for children’s books by the way he simplifies a complex scene, creating an adorably playful feel to the viewer that invites them to the event as it unfolds”

Dave Bowman, Owner, Superior Paint Supply

“What a fresh and delightful story! This lovely book encourages adoption.”

Laurie Brett, Retired 3rd Grade Teacher

“The story of SKIP THOMAS GETS ADOPTED is a children’s book that shows the fondness of a family coming together and bringing warmth to your heart. Tim’s art shows amazing technique, giving each character their own unique personality.”

Kyle Cleveland, Varex Imaging

We’ve learned a lot in the past few months. And, we have a lot more to learn. I had no idea how much goes into this publishing thing, even though I’ve gotten my degrees in Art, English and Writing. I studied many years in these fields. I remember so many people telling me an Art Degree would never get me a job, that I was wasting my time and money in tuition. Same thing with a Writing Degree. And they said teachers were the only ones that used an English Degree. Well, I guess I proved them wrong!

So, as the new year progresses, we are currently working on the next book in our series. It will be called SKIP THOMAS’ FIRST HALLOWEEN and will be coming out in the fall. Also, this is the time of year we look for places to vend and sell our book. We have some things lined up and as soon as they are confirmed, we will post our calendar for you.

I hope you all have dreams to chase this year, conquer your fears and just go for it! You never know, they may just come true. Mine did. God bless, until next time…..

Skip’s mom, Cb

One of the places we are looking at for an event, Wheeler Farm

A Holiday Christmas Party

December 14, 2018

We had a special invite to Mid City Salon’s client appreciation Christmas Party last Thursday night in Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. With Christmas coming around the corner fast, we thought downtown would be a festive sight. And indeed it was! All the holiday light displays were magical and hypnotizing. There’s something about the hustle and bustle of the streets that scream excitement and wide eyed wonder to me. Being a country gal, I don’t get into the city very often, but when I do it always feels like the first time.

We set up our table and mingled with the guests. What we’ve come to learn is it’s not how many books you sell or how much money you make, it’s all about sharing stories and bringing joy into someone’s life. We met so many wonderful and unique friends that night. After all, no one’s a stranger after the first hello. So we laughed and drank and shared stories.

After a while, we drove back to our small but growing town. The night was cold and the sky clear. The stars sparkled and reflected like diamonds on The Great Salt Lake as we passed by. Peace and contentment, that was our inner feelings that night. It may not have been a big sales night, but we were rich in love.

Until next time, Merry Christmas & God bless……Cb

Cb, Pany Zak, and Kolglelz Rahmi

Donna May, Tim, Kolglelz Rahmi

Tim and Lee Bowman

Kelsey, Lisa, Teresa, Tiffany and Alissa

Mary Martinez and Cb

Tim and Lisa

Fall Brunch & Boutique

Last weekend I had the opportunity to spend time with my friend Laurie and some other amazing talented women. They were doing a Fund Raiser for a Baby Orphanage in Tanzania and invited me help raise money for those in need. Laurie’s sister, Linda, had spent 6 months there and felt she just had to do something to help the children.

A variety of items were designed by Linda. She and her sisters have been blessed with a special gift for sewing that I sure can’t compete with. I can hardly sew a pillow case. Some of the items were aprons, tea towels, baby blankets, burp cloths, shawls, jackets, totes, swim bags, pillows, and the list goes on. Each one a beautiful piece of artwork. There was also a gorgeous quilt being auctioned off.

People came and went. We ate and drank, told stories and laughed. I saw friends I hadn’t seen in years. It felt good to be a part of it all, like a big sorority of sorts. The best part being for a good cause.

I did my part. It only took me 5 hours to pick out 2 beautiful aprons and some other things. I just hate it when there’s such a variety of nice things to choose from. I can never make up my mind, I just love everything!

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with the ones you love! Til next time, God Bless.

Cindy

Cb and Ciska

Three talented sisters. Lana, Laurie, and Linda

Great Book Launch!

What an exciting day it was for us! The weather was gorgeous, the people were great and the launch was a success.

Thank you to all the friends who came and helped us set up and take down the event decorations, and cleaned up the clubhouse. Dawn Quintana, Kevin & Renee Christensen, Don & Natalie Kimber, and Lincoln & Amy Jolley, thank you guys we couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks to our two fabulous bartenders Jeneil Williams and Kody, sorry dude, I still don’t know your last name, shame on me! Thank you Sheena Enarson for all the delicious cookies! To Katie Mullaly, our publisher, a great BIG thank you for showing your support to your two new story tellers! We were so happy to see you there.

We saw a lot of friends and family that we hadn’t seen in a long time. And, we met new friends that came out to support us. Thank you to everyone who bought our book. We hope you are enjoying it and share it with your friends. Congrats to our give away winner Katherine Judd!

Skip Thomas is sharing his memoirs with his mom and dad, and they are working on the next adventure story.

Stay tuned for our November calendar. Til the next news letter, may God bless you and remember, dogs are people, too.

Cindy

Our bartenders Jeneil Williams and Cody Augustson

Renee & Kevin Christensen (in lt. blue shirt)

Cody and Juan Baca-Sommers with grandson Rowan

With our Publisher Katie Mullaly

Cani James and her fur baby Sadie

Dan & Laurie Brett

Jolyn Wheeler & Max Davis

Tina & Aut Sengpraseut

Curt Scott, Moi Rodriguez & Jerry Rogers

Burly Hamilton

Kathleen Hamilton

The winner of our giveaway - Katherine Judd & hubby Mike

2018 October Events Schedule

This is our very first Children’s Book Launch!

October 27 (Saturday) BOOK LAUNCH 12 pm - 5 pm Stansbury Park Clubhouse - Lower Level

#1 Country Club, Stansbury Park, UT 84074 (on the shore of Stansbury Lake, directly across the street from the Golf Course)

Please come help us celebrate our first children’s book Skip Thomas Gets Adopted! There will be refreshments for kids and adults, book signings, and a gift bag drawing. We hope to see you there.

2018 October Events Schedule

We are excited to share with you our October Events Schedule!

October 19 & 20 (Friday & Saturday) Benson Grist Mill - Pumpkin Walk 10 am - 6 pm

325 SR 138, Stansbury Park, UT 84074 (435) 882-7678

We will be in the Tanner Cabin with our new children’s book Skip Thomas Gets Adopted. Our book readings will be at 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm in the lawn area.

Come dressed in Halloween Costumes for fun and games. Visit the craft booths and food vendors for a Spooktacular Fall Event! You won’t want to miss this one.

PRESS RELEASE

We’re so excited to announce the release of our new book! Coming mid October!!!