Most of the work has been done on Birdie (Our Vintage Trailer). John installed new flooring yesterday and has worked behind the scenes on things like water hook-ups. We still have some trim work to do but I wanted to get interior pictures taken even if those little bits aren't quite done yet.
So without further ado...I present Birdie in all her glory with a few reminders about what she used to look like.
Before
After
Dinette Before
Dinette After (check out the new floor!)
We left a few cabinet doors off and will use those spaces for shelving instead. The camper is stocked with board games, cooking supplies, camping gear, and more. We are all set for a summer of camping fun.
It was a lot of work but I'm so happy with how it turned out. It's helpful to have such a handy husband. And a special thank you to our neighbors who gave us lots of materials during their barn clean-out.
Thanks for following along in this adventure. Here's to many more adventures to come!
Today John's employer hosted employee families at our local amusement park. We go every year so that we only have to go once a year to the land of overpriced mediocre food and spinning rides that make me feel awful.
All that to say, we had a great time. We each had one thing we wanted to make sure we got to ride. John wanted The Fury of the Nile - Done! The boys wanted the ball pit/nerf gun building - Done! And I wanted the Merry Go Round - Done!
Eatin' lunch!
Can't help working just a little while we stood in line for rides.
Mommy and Colin heading out on The Fury of the Nile. Colin wasn't sure he wanted to go and had to be convinced it was going to be okay. I love the look on his face which is half - I'm excited and half - I might die.
Seth driving the taxi. John rode with Seth and I rode with Colin. We determined they still need a bit more driving practice. No biggie - we got time.
Riding the Merry Go Round (Mommy's favorite ride). All three boys in my family go along with it when I want to ride the Merry Go Round but these pictures tell a different story. Look at their faces...that is the look that means, "Mom, this is lame!"
Even John's face says so and my face says, "I love this ride."
Just thought I'd share some music that I've been rollin' on repeat...
I don't always lean so heavily on Christian music but that's what has been moving my soul lately.
1. Mighty Oaks - Just One Day
The lone representative of the secular genre. Three guys who come from three different places on the globe but sing harmonies like they grew up singing together.
2. Ben Rector - Forever Like That
I'd put Ben Rector on the list of christian artists who doesn't necessarily sing about Jesus all the time. This song makes me feel all cuddly and swoony (it's a word).
3. All Sons and Daughters - Rising Sun
These two are singer/songwriters who are also worship pastors in Tennessee. We've been playing this song at church lately and I dig it. I also like, "Called Me Higher" and "Oh How I Need You"
4. The Oh Hello's - Cold is the Night
Another group for the "Christian Artists who don't always sing about Jesus" list.
5. Rend Collective - Lighthouse
This is another one we've been playing at church a lot. It's fun because I take a break from playing piano and jump on vocals and tambourine. If I had an accordion, I would totally play it. I would not however wear fishing gear. The boys like "Build Your Kingdom Here", also from Rend Collective, and after singing (and dancing) it a few times they finally realized the line that says "Set your church on fire" and questioned why anyone would ever do that. They then received a lesson on metaphors. They praised Jesus and got an English lesson!
Okay so it may not be that big of a deal but it feels that way to me.
I don't have any good "after" pictures of just the trailer remodel yet. I'll hopefully get some taken this week. But for now...here we are enjoying the trailer on her first official camping trip (with us anyway...she's an old bird...This is not her first go-round. Have I mentioned I'm thinking of calling her Birdie. I don't have a good reason. It's just what has stuck so far.)
Anyway...onto the pictures.
Board games
Posted this on Instagram...I love how vintage it makes the trailer look.
Our set up. Boys in the tent.. mommy in the trailer.
