gifts for all

Just in case you were curious (mostly for my mom and dad, the second part that is). Here are the gifts we got each other for anniversary number 5.

Karen got me a cutting board, and NICE chefs knife. She also got me a cool wood picture frame (wood is the "traditional" five year gift).


I made Karen a ring stand and a band out of olive wood purchased in Bethlehem. I had to go back to St. Louis for a day to get help from my dad (he has power tools and i do not, even though in the end it was drilled by hand). Then once the "blank" was made I sanded it down to size by hand. Here are some pics pre-sanded and post.




SO i big thanks goes to my dad for helping me make this great gift.