Finished School Desks

Well I have finally completed my desk refinishing project...It was lots of fun and I learned a lot about painting and refinishing. I think I actually do better only having 1 hour increments. Otherwise I find myself hurrying and things tend to get messed up. Now for an exciting (or not) photo history of the project.

Step one was sand, wash, and prime. After I got the hang of it, I found spray paint easy to use and smooth.

Step two, I sprayed the wooden parts with yellow paint.

Step three, I sprayed the main color on the metal parts. I did have one section where I didn't quite get all the goo gone off and the paint bubbled off. But, resand, rewash, and repaint, and it looks alright.

Finally, I painted the top of the desk with dry-erase paint. Today I touched up where the dry-erase spilled over. In 3 days they will be fully cured and useable. The kids are really excited and I think I did a pretty good job. And Scott can have his garage stall back!!

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Angel or Devil?

Kids. They are too funny. I had to share this one with all of you. We went to Mass today and tried to sit inside for once. Everything was great, until Jack noticed the missal in the pew had these nice orange and yellow squares or something in the illustration on the cover. He was conviced they were dominoes, but that is a word he struggles to say. So, at an especially quiet time in the Mass he looks at me and says, "damn-yous! damn-yous!" We both had a mix of embarassment and laughter. Only out of the mouth of a 2 year old! We went to the back of the church soon after that. :)

Happy Birthday Jack

Here are some photos from Jack's 2nd birthday day, and party. He was so excited he was telling everyone happy birthday! We 'filled' his room with balloons while he was sleeping. He was so excited to wake up to balloons! Jack wanted to pose with his new favorite toy - Buzz! They are still usually only separated at nighttime (too tempting to make noise all night). Oh, and that is his 'camera' smile. He uses it whenever he sees the lens pointed at him. So cheesy! Blowing out the candles on his Spiderman cake. Yes, all the other stuff is Thomas the Train. He likes what he likes. Jack wasn't about to let Emerson go home without a hug. It was a hug, not an attack. Promise!

Easter

Easter has come and gone, but finally I have some photos uploaded! We had a nice time and enjoyed spending time with Grandma and Grandpa C, Antie and Uncle John Tressell , and Uncle Robert, Aunt Natalie, and Emerson. Jack really enjoyed hunting for eggs (for a few days he asked us to hide them again so he could find them), but was a bit disappointed when they no longer had animal cracker in them. Anyway better late than never. I'll put all the photos on Flickr . :) Painting Eggs They actually sat still for three seconds! Family Photo - Easter 2011 Until next time...

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