Edwin, Yes, it is doing very nicely! The Serbian spruce was bought several years ago from Horstmann nursery as Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns'. A while ago you indicated that it might be Picea omorika 'Bruns'. In fact, this morning I have actually emailed them to ask them to clarify its identity if possible. We will see. Richard

Thanks everyone. It's hard to believe the cabinets on the other side are the same boxes with paint and new doors/hardware. A big difference with not a ton of work and in a couple of weeks time. I posted pictures of the interior of the drawers and pantry cabinets earlier, but the pantries are still a work in progress because I have to install the trash pullout and cannot decide whether I want it in the pantry by the door or in the small blind cabinet beside the sink. But here they are. I'll be posting actual before and after pictures this weekend.

I guess you're right, it doesn't look like an ordinary park! It's just a couple blocks from my house, though. Very pretty, right on Salem Harbor, with two small beaches, lots of rocky coastline, some nice woods, and a playground. It's funny. I just started painting a year ago, and I'm not good by any means, but I really enjoy it. It's given me a new way of looking at things. I often live in my mind and am oblivious to the world, and painting makes me see better. I'm always trying to figure out how I'd form that cloud or these rocks.

Beautiful sucs and pictures, as usual :) Your baby is just precious! I remember those days if searching for that perfect present (usually one that I thought was cool) only to find out my sons loved the box and paper more. Thanks for sharing. Rhonda