Updates on the Entrepreneur

Grant got his first "corporate" check for a big raking job he did for Shelter Alternatives. He worked there 5 days in a row, after school and on weekends!

He also received a reply back from his letter to Warren Buffett. He basically sent the letter back, with this note written on the top. It was kind of a cool way to do it, so Grant will have the original letter and his autograph both together!

What a kid!

VT String Project Winter Concert

Enjoy! Spencer is the front-most cello!



This is all the VT String Project kids from first years through fifth years. Spencer is in his fifth year. It's been amazing to see the progression from year to year. I'm just glad he enjoys it as much as he does.

Thanksgiving 2012

We had a great visit in Avon Lake, OH with the start of some new traditions. With the family expanding to include a boyfriend and now fiance, and kids putting in work hours over the holidays, it made sense to move the action to Ohio. We had great weather and Evan and I ran our third annual Turkey Dash together!

Letter from Grant

Grant had a letter-writing assignment at school!

Grant's letter to Warren Buffett

Grant has been in major money-earning and saving mode! He headed out leaf-raking yesterday and returned with a $20 check! He earned more than anyone else in the family yesterday.

This morning he wrote a letter to his hero, Warren Buffett:

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
3555 Farnam Street
Suite 1440
Omaha, NE 68131

11/11/2012


Dear Mr. Buffett,      
                                                                                 
I am quite inspired by all of the work you have done, and am working to be as great as you. Even though I am only 10 years old, I try my hardest to make money after school.  I sell plant seedlings in the spring, I rake leaves in the fall, and I clean cars too. The money really adds up! Three days ago, with $56 in my money-suitcase, I decided I would set a goal to earn $600 before the year was out, and now I have $101 in there!

I don’t know exactly what got you so rich, but I believe hard work and commitment gets you wherever you want to be. My brother, some of my classmates, and even sometimes some teachers try to be pessimistic about my business ideas. While I agree “It’s not all about the money”, I still like to see George Washington’s face on the dollar bill.

I have started a blog to help other kids understand about finance and economics:

http://nevertooyoungforbusiness.blogspot.com/

I am trying to start a club at school to encourage other kids to earn, save, and invest money. I have a Sharebuilder account and watch the stock market every day. I have learned a lot about investing and hope to one day to invest in Berkshire Hathaway stock and attend a shareholders meeting.

I just wrote this letter to say I am truly inspired by all that you have done in your lifetime, and hope to be half as successful as you.

Sincerely,



Grant Martin

Spencer's Math Project

Check out Spencer's math project!!

Pumpkins!

The boys and I went to the pumpkin patch at Joe's Trees in Newport, Virginia on Sunday. I got the warty pumpkin and the boys went traditional.

There is another pumpkin festival in the area that has gotten super big and commercial. I heard there was a huge traffic jam there. We were glad to go to Joe's. It's quieter and simply beautiful!