Inspiration

Sometimes life hands us the most inspiring kinds of people. We have been so blessed to have many in our lives.

This is our oldest grandson Elliot with grandpa during a camping trip. He recently became a big brother, a roll I think he is finding suits him well, but I am the grandma, so there may be some bias.

He inspires, entertains, and just brings us so much joy. We are so thankful for our grandsons.

It was because of my wanting a top for Elliot that Ken made these tops, they are so unique each one slightly different then the next, they work either with or with out the base. I am so excited to have the boys try these, though it may be one of those toys that daddy has to play with for Ben for awhile.

A Father's Pair

This is Jen, and I have to confess when I first heard Ken, say" Oh those I am going to call "A Father's Pair" I just said OK and continued on with marking prices for the craft sale he was bringing them to.

But tonight as I was watching him get ready to put some of his art in Krista Artista Gallery, in Anoka, it was cool to see how much he cared about each piece . It was while we were there that Ken told me that the Father's pair was a idea of a Father being able to get something for his wife and daughter both at the same time, that were similar yet unique and special , like both the mom and daughter. Thus here I sit late at night thinking about Ken,about the amazing gift he has been given to see art in a piece of wood, and this idea and I just had to blog right NOW, as Ken is so sweet and kind and LOVES his daughters so much (Oh and I do know they will be so honored he thought of an idea out of his love for them) and the thought that one day we could have these or my mom and I could have them, hint hint dad, gave me such a warm heart moment. So thus I am sharing it with all of you.

Life has been full of much lately and more posts are to come.

May your day be full of blessings!

Jen

Oh and for Ken I will ad the type of wood and sizes, cause he likes details, ( I do Love you babe)

Upper Left, is Bur Oak, and they are 6inches for the larger one and 4 and 5/8ths for the smaller.

Upper right is Box Elder , I so love the red in these pieces, and the quilting God makes such amazing things doesn't he!!

Sizes are 6 and 5

And last but not least, MY Favorite another made with Box Elder, these are 5 3/4 and 4 3/4 inches.

This wood came from the half of the tree that came down the year before in the storm. The cup is about 5" x 6" and is finished with tung oil finish.

This bowl and the next cup were sold to a pottery friend. Both are bur oak. the bowl is finished with walnut oil and measures about 10" x 4"

Dumbbells

This is a set of dumbbells I made for Jenni. They are made from Ipe. One each, one pound and two pounds.