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The Biddle family has been in the Southlake area for 2 years. Bryan grew up in Oklahoma and is a OSU grad, while his wife Trish was born in Minneapolis and migrated South to graduate from the Art Institute of Dallas. They married in 1996 and bought their first home on Lake Lewisville. Bryan in IT and Trish a freelance artist aspiring to be a Fine art Painter, lived a dream life of working out of their lake house and spending their freetime on a boat watching the sunsets eventually found themselves wanting to broaden their horizons. In 2003, Chloe Anne Biddle was born and everything changed. 2 years later here comes lil' sister Claire. Things changed even more.

Realizing they had to reconsider their life style for the future of their daughters, Bryan and Trish decided to relocate. They've heard so much about the wonderful schools of Southlake and Westlake academy and pursued the path of a better education for their girls. Not sure what to do next, rented a home in Keller for a year, then Westlake another, Bryan took a leap of faith and purchase a 1 acre lot in an air park community that came available. So they've gone from yacht clubs to airstrips! This past August, Chloe age 5, started Kindergarten at the beautiful Westlake Academy, which only a year ago was an idea. Lil' Claire age 3 attends PSE Preschool Enrichment in Southlake.

With the building of their new home in progress and the education for the girls settled, things are starting to make sense. Putting down roots and becoming part of the community is important for their family. The home includes a studio where Trish will continue to create and be inspired as Bryan commutes as a Senior Systems Engineer for GMAC.

Last summer, Trish's career path took another turn on a national level as she was chosen to be the Official Artist of the 2008 Kentucky Derby. Things started to snowball after that and she will be painting Live at Madison Square Garden in February 2009 as the Official artist of the Westminster Dog show. She is also the featured artist for GSWS's First Annual Festival of Trees at Southlake Town Square November 21-23. To read more about Trish's art, go to http://www.trishbiddle.com/.

So when you see the Biddle's out at Southlake Town Square, say Hello to our Family of the Month and let them know you heard about them on OurGreatCity.com!

Highlights from Dragon Classic 2007! Plan to join in the fun this year!

The Greater Southlake Women's Society is proud to announce the Official Artist for Festival of Trees 2008 is Trish Biddle. The painting is up for auction and the proceeds will benefit the various philanthropic organizations for the Greater Southlake Women's Society. The starting bid for this original artwork is $10,000.00. The Greater Southlake Women's Society will be accepting donations for posters that Trish will be signing at various times and locations during the weekend.

Trish has given back to the community by contributing original artwork to charities which has been more rewarding then any amount of fame she says. The organizations include Girl Scouts, Make a Wish Foundation, Shining Stars, Arts Net, Young Artist’s of Texas, Greater Southlake Women’s Society, Southwest Transplant Foundation, Westlake Academy and GRACE donating paintings to help raise funds. Trish donated the original artist’s proofs of her winning Kentucky Derby designs to Girl Scouts for the live auction at their fundraiser and Derby Day at Lone Star Park.

Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the 16th Annual Southlake Carroll Craft Fair on Saturday, November 1st from 9am - 5pm and Sunday, November 2nd from 11am - 5pm.

Over 185 Exhibitors to Choose from! Here are some of the items you will be able to find at the event: Dragon Spirit Wear and Accessories, Complete line of licensed "Thomas the Tank Engine" toys, custom-made boots and jackets, candles, scented rocks, holiday decor, home decor, kitchen accessories, handmade jewelry by artisans, fine jewelry, fasion accessories, name-brand handbags, apparel for the whole family, baby gifts, art work of all kinds, woodwork by craftsman, custom linens, blankets, gourmet food items, gifts and much, much more!!

There will also be a bake sale and concession stand- all of the proceeds will benefit Project Graduation. $3.00 Donation will get you a 2-Day Shopping Pass. Students are FREE!

Thank you for your support of Project Graduation 2009!