Most of the events of the last week involved Gabe's birthday. He turned 11.
He is the only one of the four grandkids who has always shared a bedroom. During the summer, the kids had the big bedroom swap. He went into Charlotte's room (which incidentally she and I had just painted on New Year's Day), Charlotte went into Gabe's former room, which he had shared with Ella (because it was the larger of the two rooms and she is a teenager now), Ella went into Levi's room and Levi went into the fifth bedroom. Whew.
For his birthday present, Mark and I painted his room as a surprise. My only stipulation was that things be off the walls and the furniture moved away from the wall to give me room to paint. Mark helped tape the baseboards, I did all the painting (he had other obligations in the morning) and then he came back and cleaned up the brushes, roller, etc., which is a huge help! Gabe thought the room was getting painted on Saturday, so he was surprised when he came home from school to find it already done. I'm not sure this is an accurate representation of the color, but it's a really great sage-y green that he picked out.
I also made him a pillow. I have a 24" "squishy" pillow on our couch that he loves! I told him I would make a pillow for him and asked what he wanted on it. He said "books." I used a pattern by Amy Friend of @duringquiettime and had fun customizing the books for him using selvages, including a hoarded Harry Potter label. My other favorite is the green one that says "games to play on a rainy day." I also got out my fabric stamps and made a book called "all about Gabe." That would be interesting reading...For the backing I used one of my favorite fabrics that looks like chalky graffiti. I only have a few scraps left. I'm going to be sorry when it is gone.The "Grandma made it" label by Kylie and the Machine is the perfect touch (at least in my opinion--ha!)Anyway, I think he really likes it."Boo Batter" ice cream was a hit--I think because it turned their mouths black. Go figure...On Sunday, he had the family birthday celebration. We all had hamburgers after church.
Even though all four grandparents bailed, the rest of them went to "Ghost Golf." Think indoor miniature golf with scary things jumping out at you as you play. Not too disappointed in missing that.
These are precious moments and I don't want to forget any of them.
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Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl
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October 13, 2022 at 7:49 AM
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October 13, 2022 at 3:19 PM
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October 16, 2022 at 2:30 PM
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Deb Cox
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October 17, 2022 at 1:18 AM
Precious moments indeed! I'll put the game on a list to look into; thank you (and Gabe) for the recommendation.
Fun times! I spent Sunday afternoon with Audrey - memories…
I love the posts of the time you spend with your grandkids. That's the best part of growing old(er). Gabe is so lucky to have you two as grandparents...just as lucky as you are to have him. 3 of mine are too far away to spend time with but the 4th is a freshman and we get together when school and extra curricular activities allow. Last week it was orchestra concert and band concert on consecutive evenings.
So fun! The room looks beautiful. I’ll have to add the game to my list. Thank you.
oh cindy, a brilliant post and love the life you are leading. carry on dear lady and enjoy all of it. thanks for sharing.
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