Rainbow Mailbox

On Saturday, we set up the rainbow mailbox It wasn't easy. We lost screws and faced other serious challenges (see assortment of small tools in another photo) But for a few weeks, it was the best mailbox on the whole road! IMG 4745 When we thought everything was done, Liam opened it
... and discovered the mailbox contained some packages! Even more surprising: the packages had Val and Liam's names on them. Totally awesome! IMG 4749 IMG 4750 Back in the dining room they could unwrap.
Val got an artist's sketch pad. So GREAT! How did Frank and Gail know that Val can never have too many sketch books? And that's not all! There were age-appropriate art materials for both Val and Liam! Liam LOVES the clay. So cool! Val studies her gouache paints. She thinks she's ready More unwrapping
First pieces, sketched. Val knows what to do. No hesitation! She continues her work for hours Really great gift! Thank you, Frank and Gail!