Saturday, January 9, 2010

Happy, Happy

anniversary to us! Yes, thirty-eight years ago today Dan and I were married on a wintery Sunday afternoon. I am so thankful for him! What a blessing he has been and how steadfast he has been as a husband and father. And fun, too! How amazing that it has been thirty-eight years. He was twenty-six and I was twenty-two and I thought we were oh so grownup. :-)

We've been busy over the last few days getting some needed chores done so I have no new pictures, but I'll leave you with one of some of Dan's wonderful woodworking.


The china hutch was a birthday present to me some years ago. He also made the table, the shelf on the wall, and the turned candlestick. I love having my own custom furniture maker--just one of the many reasons I love him! (And ignore the none-too-scenic curtain rod--we're in the process of revamping the dining room curtains and have removed the Austrian shade valance that formerly covered the rod.)

4 comments:

  1. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO CHRIS AND DAN!
    I was there in a light blue floor-length satin bridemaid's gown. I was scared to death -- heading off to Boston by myself for my first real job. But enough about me -- it's been a great 38 years for the two of you! Look where you are now, having landed at the Last Resort. In your case, that's a very fine place to be. Have a good rest of the day and many more years of married bliss.

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  2. Wow, 38 years! Congratulations to you both! I am so envious of your furniture! The corner piece is just beautiful... and I really liked the pizza peel!

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  3. Dan does beautiful work. Where did he acquire his great wood working skill?

    Happy Anniversary!!!

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  4. Thanks everyone! We had a nice day.

    Hallie, Dan took shop when he was in high school and loved it. His parents allowed him to set up a little shop in their garage and he began to acquire tools. A few years after we were married he began making wood items for tole shops. Using that money, he was able to buy bigger tools such as a table saw, joiner, etc., which he then used to make furniture we couldn't afford any other way. He has a good eye for design, and between us we can usually come up with a plan that works for our tastes and space.

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