Solomon's Crib

I've been meaning to write a post about Solomon's crib since before he was born. Solomon has a very special crib. His Grandpa spent a few months this winter making it for him. I have to brag about my dad's abilities for a minute, my dad makes furniture as a hobby. I think he got started right after my parents were married, out of necessity really. My dad is one of those guys who can pretty much do anything, he just reads the manual and does it. He even sewed up his own leg one time; a story for another time... He's made all the furniture in my parents house, and its really gorgeous stuff. He has a gift.

I simply found a picture of a crib I liked and he drew up the plans and made the crib from scratch. The crib is made out of walnut. The first time I saw I teared up a little just because I could feel the time and love and care that went into making it. Solomon (and the rest of our children that will use this crib) is lucky a boy.

I hope you noticed the bumper pads in the crib. My sister Melissa is another wealth of talent in our family. She is an excellent seamstress and made these bumper pads for Solomon and the crib sheet. She's working on a quilt that matches. She also simply took a picture of what I liked and made this crib set based off the picture and the fabric I'd chosen. Thanks so much Melissa! I'm in love with Sol's crib! What a blessed boy he is to be so loved.