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Hello from the Flint
Hills of Kansas
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Grandpa's Pride and Joy
(All four) |
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Toy Box for our First Grandchild |
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Our first grandchild was born Nov. 2000
I used a quilt that he received
as a baby gift for the pattern.
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Joshua's Daddy was a Fireman
so Joshua received many
fireman
related gifts. |
The fire truck which will be
at
the front of the toy box. |
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The sides, front and top have been carved and painted.
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Putting on the finish
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I started the Toy Box
the month he was born.
He was almost 1 year old
when I finished it, as I was
unable to work on it full time. |
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The second grandchild - born in 2002 - "Choo Choo"
Trains were his decor.
The third grandchild - born in 2003 - Green John Deer Tractors.
The fourth grandchild - born in 2005 - she would have probably had
Strawberry Shortcake or
Precious Moments for her decor.
However, after 3 boys, she was a lot of Pink's and she has been a
Dora fan.
Actually, her very favorite is "Elly" the blue elephant.
Now - this Grandpa is way behind in carving for his grandchildren.
The Toy Box was carved and put together before I retired.
Since I have retired, I am wondering how I had enough time to do a Toy
Box and work at the same time.
And . . . . . Retirement isn't really called "Work".
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Future Woodcarvers
and
Grandpa
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Notice the blue elephant - "Blue Elly"
in the top left picture under
Future Woodcarvers and Grandpa.
"Blue Elly" was a bright blue.
The picture next to it, "Blue Elly" is a little lighter.
Then "Blue Elly" is even lighter with the Birthday Cake.
And . . even lighter in these pictures.
"Blue Elly" is a very special friend |
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