raised4seasons

I want to be there for every new, exciting moment in my girls’ lives. The days of chasing a title in this business world have changed for me. It changed the day my first daughter was born. It opened my eyes up to the true moments in life that matter. I am not saying that before kids, getting a great bonus, or even a promotion didn’t matter. What I am saying is that in my late 20’s and 30’s at that point in my career it was internally self-fulfilling for me, but I vividly remember more importantly the bonus and money meant very little when I shared the news with my parents. They were very proud, but they always reminded me things will change when you have your own kids. The look in their eyes reminded me their dedication in helping to get where I wanted to be. They believed in everything I wanted to do, accomplish, and achieve. More importantly, they supported my dreams and were always by my side as a young child growing up.     

As a parent, I am beyond proud of my daughter Ryann designing a logo of what raisedVT means to her. In fact, words cannot explain just how special this was to accomplish this together. The process from start to finish was magical. She took an idea, sketched out so many creative designs on paper, broke a few crayons until she felt this made sense to her and she felt proud that others may relate to her design.  The early process from designing on paper, to digitally creating and getting a patch mock-up approved, to choosing the exact color hat, she was engaged in every step of the way with excitement. She wanted to capture visuals of summer, winter, spring and fall.

My love and passion grows stronger for my two girls every year they turn older. My personal bonus and promotions now are seeing them achieve milestones at every age. I want to hold them close, but never hold them back. I dare them to dream! I tell them daily they are beautiful and full of life as this is the journey the three of us will do together. 

Ryann’s design of her raised4seasons reminds me a child's imagination is so beautiful. More beautiful than a large bank account and a promotion that takes you away from these moments. 

Don’t let life and moments with your family pass you by. The seasons will come and go, but your children are only young once.  -kp

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