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There's always been something about the sound of a guitar. Something about it just melts away anxiety for me. My oldest son started teaching himself guitar a couple years ago. He's done impressively well. A few months back he began begging for an electric guitar. Specifically a "red" one. So I started saving up to get him one for his birthday. I knew that with the fall photography rush I'd be able to get him one for Christmas/his birthday. A couple weeks before Christmas I was in the process of ordering him a Squire by Fender. I wanted to get him a Les Paul. Dad said it was the best, and dad would know. My dad was a professional drummer for most his life until arthritis got the best of his hands. But the Les Paul was a bit out of our budget. As I was checking out with the Squire the phone started ringing. I quickly hit the "checkout" button and answered the phone. It was my step mama. "I wanted to let you know we just ordered Michael a guitar. It's a Les Paul."!!! At Christmas time my son had a pretty good idea this was going to be his present, but he was still over the moon thrilled. The really crazy thing is it's red. I never told Dad and Ma he wanted a red one. Isn't that ironic! Within less then two weeks he had taught himself another new song. He has taught himself six songs so far. He's getting quite good! And heavens, can the boy sing. He can belt it out. His new challenge is going to be singing and playing at the same time. As gifted as he is with music I don't imagine it will be too difficult for him. He practices for about an hour nearly every single day. Today we went out and got some shots of him with his Les Paul. Other things the Rocker loves;
We were not planning on remodeling the kitchen this year. But we recently found some serious issues in one of the main walls and it looks like an impromptu remodel is in store for us this year. It's kind of a bummer and blessing at the same time! A bummer because we were planning the funds for our first family vacation in years. But it will be a blessing because if we can get it done it will eliminate some issues we have been facing because of the problems in the wall. Bonus is we will have a lot more cabinet and counter space once it's done! And more outlets too! Currently there are only four outlets in the kitchen, which equals a lot of hassle! We've always known this remodel was going to have to happen someday. Cheapie Lowes cabinets were a massive blessing in the pinch we were in three years ago before The Woodworker had his woodshop. But they are just no match for five kids! And then there is the matter of the "vintage" wiring. Since we've been dreaming of a kitchen remodel for years I've pinned over 140 idea's, but so many of them are vastly different. I've never been able to decide what I love most! So I decided to give the backsplash a fresh coat of paint. I've fallen in love with white lately, so I decided to give white a whirl. I thought the Woodworker would hate it. I was so surprised (and happy) when he came in and loved it! Then I got a little carried away. I've always wanted to paint this hutch white. I finally did it. I was just sure the Woodworker would hate it too, but he always had said he didn't care if I painted it or not. I was thrilled when he walked in the house, noticed it immediately and exclaimed that he loved it! I love this wall. The walnut, the brick, the white....I think I am onto something here. After years of deliberation I think we finally fell on a plan that we can both love. I think we are going to use this wall for inspiration for the rest of the kitchen. Kind of an eclectic farm/industrial combo style. We have decided we both love copper. We plan to be incorporating it into the new design. Stay tuned! We will post pictures later this year when we get the remodel done!
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