Saturday, September 27, 2008

Hubby's Surprise

Okay, before you get too excited, he hasn't planned a big romantic trip to one of my dream spots (maybe someday)....But, he sure did make me happy with his little surprise! I love "little" surprises...especially when they're so sweet and thoughtful.

A few days ago, I showed Jason a picture of a primitive bowl rack that I would love to have for my kitchen. Now it's been enough that he made my cupboard, which I'm so proud of, so I didn't expect him to make this for awhile. Well, Thursday night when Joy and I came in from dance...as I walked down the sidewalk toward the sunporch door, I could see something wooden sitting on the loveseat. As I got closer, I could see it was the very bowl rack I asked for...completely constructed (but unfinished because he didn't know what color I wanted). He had the picture (that I showed him) leaning in front of it. I was SO excited to say the least! Joy was laughing at me! I was exclaiming (in a very high pitched voice, I might add), "Oh, he's the best!"



When we went inside, Joy marched upstairs where her dad was and said, "Introducing your lovely, beautiful, HAPPY, wife!" Needless to say, he got a bunch of hugs and kisses!

I am very happy and blessed to have a husband that can no only create these goodies for me, but is willing and happy to do it. Actually, he loves building with wood. He learned it from his dad, who was a carpenter. I think he'd really rather do this than what he does for a living! (That is if he knew he could make a good living at it).

Jason knows I have a wish list (kind of long) of prim goodies for him to make for me and he doesn't mind...I just have to be patient. Next on the list is a desk that Joy has asked him to make (and you know how little girls have their daddies wrapped around their little finger). Then my mom wants a cupboard like mine! (And he's a good son-in-law too)!

I sure do love my hubby! :)



And there's a giveaway to check out....Terri of Thistle House Primitives is having a wonderful fall giveaway. Stop by and check out the details. She will draw a winner next week, so hurry on over!

33 comments:

The Gathering Room said...

what a wonderful gift of love!

CozyGirl said...

What a nice surprise! Can't wait to see what color you paint it and what you put in it !
Janae

Colleen/And Baby Makes Five said...

Those little, sweet surprises sure are the best, Tammy... I can't wait to see the finished project! Your husband is very talented. Your kitchen will be filled with prim creations in no time!

basketsnprims said...

I just love it, Tammy. I can't wait to see the finished product full of prim goodies.

Pam

Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Is said...

What a sweet hubby you have!

Sue said...

How wonderful! I have a great hubby, but NO carpenter skills.

Something Nice and Pretty said...

So happy for you!!! Love that bowl rack Tammy! What color do you plan on primming it up with?
Have a wonderful weekend.
Rondell

Linda - Behind My Red Door said...

What a wonderful surprise! You are blessed to have a hubby that learned carpentry at his father's side. MY DH is willing but just doesn't have the vision! LOL (that's what I am for!) I can't wait to see how it all comes together. What fun!! ENJOY my friend!

Leslie said...

What a wonderful surprise and how very sweet of him! See, we simple women don't need a fancy trip or a ton of expensive jewelry to make us love our men :) It's those little things...those things that they know we love, no matter how simple that they do for us.

Can't wait to see it done!

Have a great weekend!

Leslie

Kimberly said...

What a sweetheart, you lucky lady, you!

Anonymous said...

Tammy, that Jason of yours is quite a fellow!! I have a husband just like that, although he isn't a crafty one with wood, but he sure knows the kind of shops I love and always makes sure I get to them!! I am blessed like you to have such a wonderful man. I love your bowl rack!! I've been looking for one to hang on my wall. Make sure you post pictures when you've got the finish on!! Jax

Daffodil Hill said...

Yes, you are blessed. Truly blessed! : )

Darlene said...

Hi Tammy,

I "found" you before and now I "found" you again and I just wanted to say I LOVE your blog. It sure sounds like you have a great hubby making all of the pieces that you want. I would love to see what all you put in the cupboard from your earlier post. Cute, CUTE blog.

Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouse said...

Tammy we sure are Blessed with our hubbies aren't we?!!! Your hubby did a great job on the bowl holder!! And how sweet to surprise you with it!! What color are you going to paint it? Hope you have a great weekend!!~Wendy

Back in the Day said...

Wow Tammy! Isn't he the sweetest! Be sure to send a pic when you get it painted!

Yankee Ridge Primitives said...

You lucky lady, whata wonderful hubby!

Angie said...

Hi Tammy,

Thank you for the kind words you left for me on my 'baring my soul' post last week..you are so blessed to have someone who cares for you so..and creates such beautiful things for you...he is so talented...the cupboard and the shelf are just beautiful!

~Angie

Anonymous said...

Oh Tammy you are so lucky. I can't wait to see it completed. You are so blessed in so many ways. I'm looking forward to pictures of the bowl rack completed and the new cabinet decorated. Thanks for sharing.

Donna

Farmhouse Blessings said...

He's a keeper for certain!

Smiles,
Lea

Raggedy Angel said...

That is the best kind of susprise! Beth

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

WooHoo for you. And what a great surprise...I can't wait to see how you use it. You always have great ideas. I love watching your house progress, and get more and more decorated with all your ideas!!!!
Have a great day!
Blessings
Debbie

Gettysburg Homestead said...

I am jealous... that is awesome. What color are you thinkin?

pinetrees on the moor said...

HI tammy,i love all the pictures of your kitchen,i thinks it so sweet of your husband to surprise you with the bowl rack.Blessings to your family~Take care~Kate~

Black Sheep Lisa said...

Oh girl, i love it!! yes i say keep him for another 50 years or so! LOL

Anonymous said...

Tammy,
What a wonderful surprise. You have a wonderful husband who truly loves you....You are blessed... Guess what!! You have a surprise waiting...come on over to check it out. Smiles... I check out Terry giveaway...that's cute...so I post it on my blog. You have a wonderful day.

carolyn@simple~primitive~devotion said...

What a wonderful hubby you have! I know I have said that before, but it's true. I know you are so proud of him. Everythign he makes is much more special than anything you could ever buy. Enjoy! I look forward to seeing it painted and displayed in your home.

Michele said...

You are indeed a very lucky lady. So what color are you going to paint it?

Have a great week!

Hugz,
Michele

Tammy said...

Oh, you are so blessed indeed!

I just posted about the movie we went and saw last night- Fireproof.
It's about marriage and
in fact, in the film the husband has to do one act of kindness for her a day...but it's so funny, because when he starts initially, he does it begrudgingly! But he ends up doing it with a changed and loving heart by the end.

You sound like you have a very loving husband, Tammy!

Hugs,
The other Tammy

Birgit said...

Oh Tammy, what a thoughtful and loving husband you have! The bowl rack is just beautiful! I can't wait to see it all painted and decorated. Hugs~ Birgit

Tracey said...

Hi Tammy, This is the first time I've visited your blog. It's adorable. I love the pumpkin table topper and would be a great addition to my fall stuff. Count me in. Thanks

Anonymous said...

how sweet!! Sometimes they are the best! Come check out my giveaway... Joy will like it:)

Julie said...

Oh, Tammy!

You ARE blessed!
That is beautiful!
What a thoughtful, loving husband -- and how sweet that your daughter is able to see what a wonderful Daddy she has and how happy he makes her mom!
AND what a grateful, loving mother she has! Y'all are wonderful examples for your children!!!

blessings,
julie

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