Today I had an incredibly productive workday at Ruby Morning. So many kind and generous friends and family members all there to help me transform my new space. When I arrived, Paulo was already there unloading, as were the tow day workers I had hired. Paulo started right away on the pantry shelf. The workers continued the grueling job of digging the earth underneath the play structure down to a generous six inches, to assure a safe depth of redwood bark.
Sophia and Kendall came to pick up the boys and take them out for the day. While they were there the dump truck arrived full of new sand for the cat sand box. Boy was that an exciting treat!
Matt got right in and finished up the new maple floor:
Later more friends from my old school came to see my new school and stayed, pitching right inand then had lunch with us. Their girls, Ruby and Adele helped so much too. They cared for the chickens, hauled sand and picked tomatoes to go with our lunch. The tomatoes were served with gorgeous presentation:
After lunch, Shannon ironed the curtains for hanging while Brooke made the drawing pads the children will use:
I painted the loft and proved I wasn't much of a rocket scientist:
Later, after a full, long day of productivity, everyone left for home and I stayed to snap some photos to share with you.
My circle and story room:
My new custom made table and chairs:
And check THIS out...each table leg was hand turned out of cedar block!
All that said, G'nite. It was a great day.
What a FANTASTIC space. Those little chairs are beautiful. So solid and so bright. I just imagine the lucky children who will be with you this year, and years to come...fantastic, indeed.
Posted by: Susie | August 26, 2007 at 03:06 AM
lovely! I am enamoured with the table and chairs----what a treasure! I'm excited to see more...
Posted by: melissa | August 27, 2007 at 09:45 PM
LOVING the table & chairs - just right for 'little people.' The place has come together beautifully - it looks so comforting & soothing. Keep up the great work!
Posted by: tracey in Ohio | August 28, 2007 at 09:47 AM
I am so proud of and happy for you! I wish I was a little girl and could come to stay in this magical place you are making...
Posted by: Lisa | September 08, 2007 at 06:47 PM
i want to be a kid at YOUR school. it looks great. utterly magical.
mb
Posted by: mb | September 15, 2007 at 05:04 PM