Optimistic Builder Gifts

"Or you could see it as the first step in an environmentally friendly, sustainable and affordable self-build project!"

"So, we look to the fourth quarter as a time of healing."

'Couldn't you just bring a bucket and spade like other children?'

"As I understand it, after this scaffolding comes down the city will be done."

"Of course this'll be a great year. The data, sales projections, customer surveys, and my mom all think so."

"This could be the year someone actually goes up there."

Rocking horse

'Oh for heaven's sake, you're a cow. Just eat grass and be happy.'

"I feel like that I've been given a unique oppurtunity to speak out on issues."

Optimist

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

"First snowman?"

Six Thinking Hats

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

"It's a mobile."

'I want to chuck all the spelling and math and just get back to playing with blocks.'

Saving for College.

Well, everything's going great! I guess it's time to bring in the naysayers.

Building giant sand pies.

'Actually, my mom was the first to notice he'd lost that new boyfriend smell!'

'I think you should seek treatment for that Lego block obsession of yours!'

Education and Apprenticeships

Building a company.

Always expect the best

'The good news is that from now on I belong to a very rare species. There aren't many personnel managers who create their own pink slip.'

'I hope it;s an express.'

"Well, so much for my lucky hat! I've worn it to five interviews and not ONE callback!"

Does your accountant share your enthusiasm for the future...We're fantastically excited about the new project!

'I told you to not get Danny that Junior Carpenter set.'

Look at it this way: You're changing the future of the nation...one diaper at a time!

'Wow, that is a really big goal!'

"Now at this point reality intruded."

Trainset

Doug reasoned that things could be worse...but just how much worse...he wasn't sure??

"Oh, don't mind us... We just want to make sure it's really dead."