The Building Years

My first exposure to Annapolis was when my parents bought a small cottage, decided to increase its size and obtained a building permit.

We spent many years transforming the tiny cottage into a home that could meet our needs.  My parents continually told me that it was building character in me.

The Building Years Continue

The hard work ethics that I was taught as a child allowed me to persevere through years of university training, obtain both a Masters and Bachelors degree in computer science.

First house:

My wife and I settled in another part of Pasadena, but we quickly outgrew our house.   Again, it was time to start another major remodeling project.

I learned an important lesson: That planning before a crisis was essential to success.  We now have seven absolutely wonderful children filling up our five bedroom house.

Remodeled first house:

Hard work and planning pays off.  I never imagined that I would perform another building project as I did in my childhood, but I am so thankful for the strong work ethic I received in my formative years.

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