I am very excited that today we are able to use our NEW kitchen table for the very first time!  Steve worked on building it over the Christmas break.  My dad built one just like this a long time ago for our family when I was growing up (they still use it to this day).  When our other table just wasn't working for our growing family, I got the idea for Steve and my dad to build one like the one I had growing up.  And here it is being used this morning for the first time while Joshua does some schoolwork and Daniel and Caleb have drawing time.

    The table is 5 feet round and has a laminate top.  The turn-table (or Lazy Susan) is perfect for all the meal's dishes.  It will sit our 6-member family very comfortably--as you can see.  And can accommodate very easily 8--maybe even 10!
    I'll also add that hopefully in the next few months I will get some help and re-do the colors in my kitchen/dining area.  Right now the walls are that dark navy blue and burgandy color and I'd like to lighten them up.  The cabinets are a nice oak color and so I will keep them.  But we might just re-do the countertops as well, now that Steve has had experience working with laminate!  If I do this project I'll be sure and post the progress on this blog!!