This past weekend, Jesaiah turned a big 7! Becks and I had talked a few months ago about getting him a pocket knife for his 7th birthday, but had then forgot about that until this weekend. We were in Zurich, Switzerland over the weekend to visit Taliah's godmom and her husband and had a great time with them at 'KinderCity / KidsCity' (Becks will post that later - thanks Auntie Lia and Manu!). Anyways the youth hostel where we spent the night had a showcase of some very fancy, world-famous pocket knives - the renowned Swiss Army knives!
So we ended up surprising Jesaiah with his very own, 1st-ever pocket knife - an authentic Swiss Army knife! And it was even bought in 
Switzerland! He was so elated and hugged us so hard that I thought my neck was gonna crack!
Our first project was to whittle a little something with his fancy new knife. So today, on our day off, we went into the little woods behind our neighborhood, searched for some good wood to start whittling and got started. We had a great time and are so blessed to see our little boy becoming a little man.
Here are some pics...
Looking for wood in the woods
Can you find our hidden forest friend?
Here, Taliah using bro's knife to cut the yucky, black dead bark off
Jesaiah using the scissors in his knife to cut the sandpaper
Sanding down the wood...
Nailing the pieces together...
Teamwork - the final product!
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
Becoming a Man
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2 comments:
I love it! A pocket knife for his gift...how cool to see the whole project (and that it included siblings). That last photo needs to be enlarged to at least 5x7 and framed :) Talia is so beautiful...with what seems like a tenderkindness in her eyes. All your kiddos are beauties! Thanks for sharing!
~Rose
Seven????? How did that happen?? I distinctly remember him being born only yesterday! A pocket knife is a great gift! I love the cross. Beautiful. I miss all of you!
Love,
Grandma Jan
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