Geek Tradition

So one thing I didn't speak a whole lot about concerning Comic Con was loot.  I think I mentioned that we got comics and art.  But one piece was particularly special.

Our portrait. We're not really picture people.  I wish it were otherwise.  I want to have reminders of out life, images to show our children, that sort of thing.  It's something we're working on, but at least we take pictures when we do something special.  We don't always get enough pictures together though, which is kind of why I make a point to get a portrait done.  

It's a fun addition to the pictures we take, and we try to find artists with a style different from what we've gotten previously.  We spent about forty minutes just strolling Artist Alley, looking at styles and prices.  The artist we chose was friendly, and that was actually one of the factors that won the toss up for me.

One day I hope to devote a wall to our collection but for now they go where I can find a spot.

Comic Con 2014

A-Kon 2007 and 2011

We are now at four.  Two from A-Kon, and two from Comic Con.  As the years go by and we continue to go to fun events, I hope we find ourselves with a collection attached to many fun stories.  Our special portraits might not be traditional studio shots, or fancy photo shoots, or even realistic renditions, but I think it suits us just fine.

Here's to non-traditional traditions!