After my parents got their fill of quizzing Ellis on all of the U.S. presidents, playing every car game Henry can imagine (and that's probably more than you can imagine), and cuddling Samuel, they ran out of things to do. The truth is that, because I was feeling so well, and Sam was sleeping like a baby, we didn't need quite as much help as we had all anticipated. So, I made a list of all of the projects we've been meaning to do for the past 2 1/2 years. And thus began the Extreme Home Makeover.
Let's meet the crew:
Grandpa Dave, the miracle man.
Grandma Lori, the girl with a vision.
Ben, the one who has been putting off the projects for 2 1/2 years, and is now pretending to help, as long as the project is on Saturday.
"Measure Man" (civilian name: Henry) who diligently measured everything we asked him to (which, coincidentally, prevented him from other ways of "helping").
And Ellis, the comic relief.
The Extreme Home Makeover included:
- Reattaching doorknobs
- Tightening screws
- Gluing toys
- Fixing drawers and cabinets
- Installing new non-slip rug pads
- Re-upholstering a chair
- Attaching the fireplace screen
- Hanging pictures
- Cleaning just about everything
And the two big ones:
Building the new bunk beds
Painting the three dining room chairs. I've been dreaming of this project for over a year, and I'm so happy with how it turned out!
Doesn't it look awesome?!? I love the color and unexpected fun it brings to the room.
And the boys are loving the bunk beds. Thanks team!
9 comments:
So glad to see that some of these projects you've had on the back burner for so long have gotten their deserved attention. Not to rain on anyone's parade, but Grandpa Dave - you gotta take that bright yellow blade guard off before that saw will be of too much use for you. Just a little pointer. That's fun to see the boys and their bunk beds. I remember bunking up with Ben as kids and always enjoyed my older brother status on the top bunk. :-) I'm making a bed right now too for Audrey. Patterned after those stout Shaker-style twin/bunks that we had. With a few mods to make it a little more visually pleasing. I'm just making one now, with the option for a second should it's service be needed.
Anyway, nice touch on things and the makeover is very nice. I'm sure you'll love having it all fixed up!
Dan-o, Dan-o, Dan-o.
Note the subtitle, the part that says MIRACLE. And also note the super-power summoning tongue extension! Then reconsider the minor annoyance a simple blade guard would impose. I'm surprised that you caught the bright yellow blade guard but missed those more important facts. :)
Grandpa Dave.
Dear Griff,
I want to be like you when I grow up.
Love,
Brittany
Awesome! What a great team! I love those multi-colored chairs. And I love that Henry got to be "measure man." Brilliant. Also, I love your parents and I am glad to see that they are doing well and, from what I can see, "living the dream!"
You've got to be kidding me. What do you have to look forward to in life with all your projects done? It looks great!
I'm due May 15th. Can your parents please arrange to come to my house next? :) Glad you got so much done!
I love all of it! The chairs, bunk bed, and your parents are all fabulous!
LOVE THIS POST JENN!!! HOW FUN, LOVE THE NAMES AND AM SUPER JEALOUS OF YOUR DINING ROOM CHAIRS. THEY MATCH YOUR CUTE HOUUSE SO WELL.
I love your multi-colored chairs Jenn! They turned out great. Love the bunk beds too. In fact, I have a question for ya...where did you buy them from? We are planning on buying a bunk bed for the boys as soon as we move back and I couldn't help but notice how nice and sturdy yours look!
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