That night, I had a meeting for Miles' choir board that I serve on, and Pappa helped John get the kids in bed that night. In the morning, Dad and I took the kids to school, and then set out to do some WOODWORKING! I stained and finished, and even cut baseboards (3 inch oak...beautiful) and my dad worked on getting rid of the ugly heater grate and replacing it with something AMAZING. It was so fun to work together all day (with Louis' help of course...mostly drilling the air) and I'm so happy with the end result. We had a big dinner together that night (it was so fun to cook for my dad...I haven't done that in a long time!) and watched an episode of "The Office" to help us wind down. In the morning, after we took the kids to school (my dad did this with me each morning), he came to the gym with me and watched me play a little basketball. He gave me pointers for my set shot...all in all, an invaluable experience. Dad, I can't thank you enough. Here are the shots of our new baseboards and floor:
notice the baseboard in the background (above)
5 comments:
that heater cover is sooo awesome--i love the design, it fits the period style of the house really well! and even more awesome is that you know it's sturdy enough that someone wouldn't fall through it--i wouldn't be so sure if i'd had a part in it . . .
um, miles had an audition? more details?
sounds like a great whirlwind couple of days.
Wow, great furnace cover. I take it there's not a furnace there anymore? What kind of audition is Miles doing? If it works out, maybe you'll have more excuses to be over our way? :-)
I'm a little nervous about that picture of Charlie and Louis dangling in that green thing.
Love the baseboards and cover, your dad is so handy. I can't wait to see your house in person!
Love it when family time can be productive, too. Looks AWESOME!
Um ... that's awesome! luv mark
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