Swappin', Signs, N Such

It all started last summer with a little family sign I painted for our home. Someone saw it, liked it, and wanted a couple for wedding presents. These I traded for a cookout, which due to our busy schedule that summer we never cashed in. (Is is too late, Lins?)

Later, to keep my mind and hands busy during Micah's surgery, I sketched Micah's and Seth's sweet friend Em. She loves fairies. Her Nana, my dear friend, surprised me with something pretty I'll treasure forever.

This spring, my good neighbors at K's corner asked for a sign for their farm, and in return, spoiled our family with some of the things listed on their shiny, new sign.

Isn't this the way things used to be long ago? Trading talents, swapping needs for needs (or wants for wants) don't necessarily have to be a thing of the past; or is that what Craig's List is all about? I have to admit, I'm liking this swapping thing. Maybe I'll have to give the List a try! :)