My Dad

My Dad never gets to come to visit us for free.  He's my handyman, photographer, and custom furniture builder.  This last visit was especially action-packed.  Here's what he got done in 10 days:

- Hung my new, gorgeous plantation shutters in my oh-so-out-of-square crappy builder windows.  The bedrooms have a COMPLETELY different look now.  And special thanks to my Uncle Pat for getting me awesome shutters at COST!!  I'm so happy with these.

- Delivered Jordan's armoire that he made.  It's a huge, solid mahogany work of art.  A matching nightstand is on its way, as well.

- Helped Jamie patch a leak in the roof.

- Fixed my laundry room door.  Oh, great day!  This door has not shut in over two years because the new tile we put in during the remodel was thicker, and the door couldn't clear it with the rug there.  And we have to have the rug.  So, now I can shut the door on my dumping grounds. The laundry room is always a mess.  And I have a feeling Spook will be sleeping in there this winter when it gets super cold.

- Manned the camera for our family photos.  We all went down to the Bosque to get Christmas card pictures in front of the yellow Cottonwoods.  Dad worked the camera and Mom held the diffuser.  And we had to really hustle.  It was the first day back to standard time, and I didn't time it just right. AND THEN, they took us out to dinner afterwards.

My parents rock.  I wish everyone's did, the world would be a happier place.  I promise we'll have a project-free Christmas visit.  And I hope I'm as helpful and generous when my own kids are grown.