Sunday, January 3, 2021
Lafayette, LA
ODOMETER: 81,765 | MILES TRAVELED: 3,820
by Grant
We got up before sunrise to meet Red at his club on Doucet Street. We travel with him over to the airfield where he stores his planes just as the sun is coming up. It’s early for Jack, but he’s excited to see the vintage planes and hopefully get some good photos.
Red has four fully restored Monocoupe airplanes and a stable of sports cars and Harley Davidsons. Not to mention one of the largest collections of Penny Farthings in America.
The Monocoupes are absolutely spectacular. He has restored them all himself and in the case of his first Monocoupe, he has restored it three times and it’s on its fourth go round.
These vintage airplanes date back to the 1920’s and 1930’s and have spectacular lines and history. Jack saw some
vintage airplane images by Peter Lik and is so happy to have an opportunity like this to create some images himself.
After spending some time at the airfield, Red took us on a tour of Downtown Lafayette on the way back to his club. He then opened up a couple of his garages for us to see some of his car and bike collection which includes multiple Lamborghini’s, Harley Davidsons and much more. Again, Jack was amazed by the beautiful vehicles and got some more shots before we headed back to Red’s and onto the RV.
Jack has started sorting his photos and footage and works on this while Jana and I catch up on some housekeeping.
In the afternoon, we all headed out to the Cypress Island Preserve to go for a walk and check it out. Ellie was hilarious as usual and Jack got some drone footage. We then headed to Downtown Lafayette. It’s a lovely boutique Downtown area and we wandered and took photos of the many cool shopfronts.
We headed back to the RV and decided to try some local fare and ordered takeout from Fezzo’s. They have some great Cajun food and we tried a sampler, including alligator bites. After dinner, we hung out and had an early night in advance of heading off in the morning
These vintage airplanes date back to the 1920’s and 1930’s and have spectacular lines and history.
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Happy Birthday to My Greatest Adventure Partner!
Happy 20th Birthday, Jack!
Grant’s built homes, companies, and communities, but the most beautiful thing he’s built is the life we’ve gotten to share for more than 21 years now. It’s a life grounded in love, kindness, and deep gratitude for our family and all the experiences we get to have together, thanks to him.
I love Grant’s integrity, purpose, passion, and his heart-centered generosity of spirit — whether he’s working on visionary wellness communities or transforming an abandoned shack into our next family home.
Right now, I’m so grateful for Grant’s support during the hardest health challenge of my life, whether it be helping me walk down the stairs, dressing me, driving me to endless appointments, or reminding me of my own strength when things get scary. He holds space for all of who I am, supporting the choices I make for my healing, and supporting my dreams with unwavering belief in me, in sickness and in health.
At the same time, Grant is the best dad to Jack and Ellie. Watching him with them, celebrating their gifts, supporting their journeys, and being their safe harbor is a blessing and a joy. He parents with empathy, kindness, an open mind and endless patience, and show them, every day, what it means to be a man who leads with his heart.
At work, Grant is a force of nature. He inspires positive change, connection, and makes the world better, one project at a time. But beyond his impressive accomplishments, it’s his humility, his servant leadership, and his genuine care for people that truly set him apart. Grant doesn’t just work to improve businesses, he works to improve lives.
He’s taught me that true success is measured not by what we achieve but by how much we care. And Grant cares so much; about his family, his friends, his community, and this planet we all share.
Grantly, thank you for being wild and free, for embracing life’s chaos with open arms, and for loving me and our family unconditionally.
Happy Birthday!
Today, as you begin your twenties, we want to pause and celebrate the beautiful human you are. Your authenticity is a light, shining through in everything you do. You live your truth with a courage that inspires all of us. Your creativity is captivating, lifting the spirits of those who witness it. We admire your dedication to your own art and your profound connection to music, film and art in all forms.
Your unwavering selflessness, kindness and compassion are strengths that move quietly but profoundly, touching lives in ways you don’t always realize. The warmth and care you extend to others is a true reflection of your being. It’s a gift to watch you uplift those around you, always consciously mindful, always compassionate.
As you continue on your artistic journey, know that we are with you, supporting you always. We believe in your art, unlimited by commercial constraints and free from the mainstream’s narrow definitions of success. Your authentic vision, your voice, and your perspective are important and needed in this world.
Keep following your passions. Keep being you—because who you are is truly a gift to this world. Here’s to more years of creativity, joy, and the pure expression of your true self.
We love you so much, Jack. Happy 20th Birthday!
With all our love and admiration,
Mum & Dad
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