Precious Moments Events

We have always wanted to visit the Precious Moments Park located in Carthage, Missouri. It is right in the middle of U.S.A, in the part of the country known as The Ozarks. Another place that we look forward to go, will be the Sampaguita Gardens. Mr Sam Butcher, himself, is currently based there. While we are trying to find time and funds to travel, we enjoy going to signing events organise by Precious Thots.

The first signing event was held in 1999 and Sam Butcher was here but we missed that event as we were still not collectors. Our very first signing event was in year 2000 with Eugene Freedman. Over these years, we have met Eugene a few times. Master Sculptor Yasuhei Fujioka was here once and we were so excited meeting him. We never thought that we would be able to see Fujiokia as he has retired and was already 80 years old then. Sam Butcher was here again in 2006 and we were so happy that we were able to meet him after all these years. We were told by Precious Thots staff that this will be his last signing event in Singapore. We were one of the fortunate few that managed to pose a picture with him as no photo requests would be entertained.

Together with Eugene during one of his signing events in Singapore. He is always so happy and charming, even when he shaved his signature mustache!


We were very fortunate to have a chance to meet Fujioka in person.

We were surprised that Sam requested to have a photo taken with us. "This is the Day Which the Lord Hath Made" must have reminded him of some fond memories.