Gosh … it would have been nice to have won, but who would have thought that a hurricane would blow
through your home town rendered most of the schools and libraries closed for the duration of the contest! That’s Ike for you.
Still I learned so much just from participating.
The story is about Christmas so I thought I’d bring the artwork out and dust it off and give it a little holiday exposure.

I love it and your beautifully inspired ornaments are hanging in our Christmas tree as well. Thanks for sharing and happy holidays!!!
Well, it’s a winner as far as I’m concerned! Thanks for running it past us again, it’s a beauty!
Another beautiful post! You’re amazing!