There is obviously a LOT of love between me and my family. They have taught me so much about the importance of loving and appreciating my God-given talents...and espescially not taking myself too seriously! Being a Mommy is by far the most important and fun job on the planet...I feel very blessed! By now, you’ve noticed many hearts on our site. A few years ago, I would doodle the same quick heart next to my name or the kids’ names (on their sippy cups, etc) and then I started noticing very clear and meaningful heart-shaped objects at different times and different places at any given moment...definite signs from God. Even though I know that I am very loved and appreciate by God, it is His way of reminding me of His love and care over me. What encouragement! Again, I am very blessed!

I started painting for my calendars four years ago and have promised myself and customers to keep it up until my family just can’t share me anymore. They have been so supportive of me with my time spent on my home business. I also have many great friends and other family that totally encourage me and teach me that “it’s okay” to be so busy and help support my family. I must especially thank my talented brother, Allen, for ALL he’s done for me over the years! He keeps my website running and looking pretty. He’s an artistic genious and inspiration to me always. Everyone thanks their parents, but mine are especially precious to me...they are always there when I need them! I also want to thank Meridith for the daily enthusiasm for my work and our friendship! Lastly, a HUGE hug & kiss for my wonderful husband, Andrew. While juggling medical school and family, he continually supports me and never questions what I’m doing. He constantly tells me how proud he is of me and that means so much!

Oh! My children....God’s perfect gifts...Langley is now nine and is still selling her children’s notecards. She should be designing a new line for next year. What a sweet- ! My aDORable five year old son, Grey, is also enjoying watching Mommy paint and wants to be right in the middle of it all! He’s the silliest little character God ever made! My daughter and son have helped me with many art projects and can be found sitting on the floor stuffing & sorting mailers, as well as packaging our products . Our hopes and dreams revolve around being able to spend most of our time together as a family while we support one another’s gifts and talents. My wonderful and handsome husband, Andrew, is currently going to medical school, so you can imagine my determination to get my business going and work to help support our family. I appreciate your time and interest in our artwork and hope you can find the time and joy with your own family that we so cherish!

Please feel free to pass me an email marley@gogostudio.com with any suggestion or questions. I look forward to the encouragement from others!