news from Tenn

Well, it has been a sweet visit here in Tenn!

Our Little H was born on the 21st and came home

on the 23rd. His sisters and I decided to put

balloons on the mailbox to welcome him home!!

On Monday, my son decided to tackle a project that

had been waiting for a while.

They bought this table at a used furniture store.

The plan was to paint it and use it as a breakfast table 

in their kitchen.

I got before pictures...after he had taken it apart...

It's an Ethan Allen and they only paid $25!!

Brand name chalk (not chalkboard) paint can be expensive,
 but we learned a while back that you can make
 your own with paint, water, and plaster of paris. 
So that's what he did.

I told him I would help, but I really just
 cheered him on and took photos!
Truthfully, it was a one person job. :-)

It goes on quick and easy, but the first coat looks streaky...

instructions warned us about that.

But, the second coat was smooth and the third...flawless! 

And it dries fast, so it only took a couple of hours to complete.

It looks great with their bench seating and the color matches 

a piece of artwork on their wall...

and, no, I didn't think to get a picture of that!

He was so happy to get it done, in the kitchen,

and out of the garage!

When I was expecting Little H's dad 35 years ago,
my mom made several receiving blankets for him.
They were soft and she crocheted

around the edges. I managed to keep one of them and

gave to Little H at the hospital.

Here he is, wrapped in it sleeping in his bassinet.

I know my mom would be so pleased to know that her

great grandchild was using something she so lovingly made.

It makes my heart glad, too!

Thanks for all your well wishes and compliments...

you are faithful friends!

I will be headed home on Sat...

more from the home-front soon!