2015
August 2015
We moved! For a couple of years we’ve been looking for a place that we could have the harp shop on the same property as our home. In late February a friend told us of a place less than two miles from us that had a shop already there, and that the owners were going to put it on the market soon. So we contacted them, took a look around, and made an offer (they accepted, and we bought it directly from them in early May). We then put our house up for sale by owner and sold it to the first person that came to see it and signed papers last day of May. We moved to the new place in early June, and then moved the harp shop over early July. So our summer has been filled with packing and unpacking boxes.
Our new address is: 704 Wallace Road, New Holland, PA 17557
At the end of July, we were exhibitors at the New Jersey Harpfestival and sold ten harps at that event! Since then we’ve been getting a steady stream of orders, so Alex and the boys are scrambling to finish setting up the new shop so they can catch up on orders. In mid-August Joanna & Stephen & boys came for a visit. We went to a cabin for three days with Dena & Nate and their children as well. It was fun watching all the grandchildren playing together.
Alex & Sue at the Somerset New Jersey Harpfest – July 25, 2015
It’s always a joy to be together as family and enjoy good food, lively discussions & watching the children interacting with each other. We thank God for all His blessings to us!
From left: Nicolas, Tyler, Dosei, Angelo, Geno, and Craig
December 2015
In September, we had the pleasure of having Eduard & Christine Klassen come for a visit. Eduard is a Paraguayan harpist from Canada that travels the world giving concerts and blessing many with his music.
We gave Eduard & Christine a tour of our new shop.
We enjoyed watching Eduard try out our harps.
In early October we took a trip as a family to Massachusetts to celebrate with Alex’s dad for his 90th birthday. It was great to have all the relatives together for this special occasion.
Dominic Marini Alex with his siblings and his dad.
November brought some exciting news – Emily is engaged! Josh Aziza proposed on November 14th on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, and she said yes! So we won’t be bored this winter as we plan for a May wedding.
Josh Aziza proposes to Emily Marini on November 14th
Early in December, we organized a harp concert for a local retirement community. There were 19 harps, 2 flutes, a trumpet and French horn and a packed audience. We’ve been doing this for the past 15 years, and residents said this one was the best ever. It was a very special event...
Harp Concert on December 4, 2015, at Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA
We are feeling at home now in our new place, and Alex is enjoying his short commute to work (41 steps to the shop!). We have lots of harps on order so Alex, Anthony & Paul are kept busy.
Alex stringing up a harp
Paul making a few Hallel Harps
Anthony sanding Bass Minstrel Harps
Mark started a new construction job this past summer for a shed building company about 15 minutes from here. He enjoys the new change and working with a crew of guys. Reflecting back over the year, we are grateful for all that God has blessed us with... family, a new home, a thriving home business, and good health. We look forward to what God has for us in 2016!
Emily sews the padded cases for the harps Alex stringing up a harp Paul making a few Hallel Harps Anthony sanding Bass Minstrel Harps that the guys make which keeps her stepping.
