Cello recital

A couple of weeks ago Ethan had a cello recital. He was nervous but did very well. Sorry to say his cello teacher resigned, and we have yet to find him another teacher, which may or may not happen at all. But he is still playing the cello in his school orchestra.

New out of Old

Josh and I have had our kitchen table for about 8 or 9 years. It has been used and abused. The top was literally wearing out, there were parts where the finish was worn right off from use. And our sweet Ethan had carved the word "Hi" into it (hey at least it was just Hi).

(like the old kitchen?)

A year or two ago I painted the legs and backs of the chairs and the table black, knowing that someday I would finish the top, when I could figure out how to do it.

Well that someday came!

It was actually very easy! I sanded it down, stained it a much darker color and coated it with polyurethane, and now it looks like a brand new table! It only took me 4 days and about $20. :)