Monday, December 15, 2008

The holidays...

We did our part this year to keep the economy going. Lots of great, fun gifts for the kids. Around October, I decided to try and make a few 'heirloom quality' toys for Maris. She had really wanted crib and high chair for her dolls and the stuff in the stores was grade A crap. I spent a couple hours over the last two weekends putting some stuff together that I'm really proud of. It still needs a once over sanding and some poly, but take a look.



We also adopted a family of four through the United Christmas Service. This year we have a single hispanic mom with three boys (2, 6, and 9). We were able to get them coats, hats, gloves, bedding, cookware, towels, toys, books and more. I think it was the first time I every went to Walmart and had two heaping carts of goods. I anticipate we'll deliver this stuff next week and am really looking forward to seeing their faces when we pull up with a van full of gear. Admittedly, we probably over did it on them - but Kris and I are hopeful that we can make this the best Christmas the boys have ever had.

4 comments:

Colin said...

Wow, Aaron. You are now awesome in multiple dimensions. Nice work, on both projects.

Aaron Kohn said...

glad you like. they're pretty well built though there are at least two or three things i would do differently if i were to make them again.

Unknown said...

the baby furniture is beautiful. maybe you should think about a side business. and, i hope that family realizes how lucky they are. you and kris are amazing people.

Anonymous said...

Hey Aaron,

good work on the furniture. did you stencil wheat berries on them? you know they add texture!

Tis the season to give and it's fun.
take care...hiking hugs to the family...and keep rollin' along. Roz