The first weekend of March, after a long series of events, I convinced Mike to drive me to Northern VA to pick up a new dining table and chairs. We got connected thru a consignment shop at the river. All of the pieces are hand made by a furniture maker in the Shenandoah Valley (Samuel S Case)- so how cool to have furniture from a local Virginia artisan.
His parents graciously agree to loan us their truck AND watch all three kids. It was fun to have a day with my Michael.
We came home to a "surprise birthday party" for me. :) Ben was asleep.
Here is the new table & chairs.
And another cake on my birthday night.
We had several visitors.
NeeNee came to see her littlest man.
My Uncle Henry and Aunt Barbara came for the day.
Ben is not easily woo'ed by others. Uncle Henry won him over though!
He has the chemistry & magic touch.
I so enjoyed spending the day with them.
They brought me this 20 year old pic. I love it because it portrays the joy & humor that Uncle Henry brings. He makes me laugh like no one else.
And finally, we had a family friend make curtains and a window seat cushion for our bay.
I was 'iffy' that I'd made a quick material decision on a cold January day and wouldn't love my material choice, would wish I'd chosen something brighter & happier. But I do love it! Its been so nice to have this area mostly done. (But daily life bring plenty more clutter and it rarely looks like this.)
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