Music Box...the best gift of all

I want to share something as I was going through the pictures from the last few months and finally unloading my camera....there were so many special moments when my parents were here and one of them was a gift my dad made for his granddaughter. 

He made a beautiful music box out of wood for Michaela.  It is beautiful.  My dad is such an amazing artist and this may be one of his most beautiful pieces yet........

 

It plays "Over the Rainbow" and "When you Wish Upon a Star" which are two of her favorite songs.  When she heard them play her face lit up....

 

So great how much he loves his grandkids and nice to see he has an additional Princess to spoil.  This will forever be something she treasures and will always think of her Papa when it plays...

 

Truly a work of art from one of the greatest Artists I know...

 

I don't mind stepping aside for my little girl but Hey DAD......KICK DOWN........MOMMA WANTS A MUSIC BOX!  ♥

"Do not wish your moments away.  Do not ruin today by focusing on another time and place.  There is only now; realize how rich you are in it.  It stands to reason that if you learn to live well you will eventually pass on well too, in complete peace.  The skills are the same: being present in the moment, and brave, and thankful for all the opportunities you have.  Make your time count.  Right now you are creating history – your legacy."

 

 

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Comments

[Mary Friederichsen]

Oh Tracy! How gorgeous this music box is and the love that he put into it! So special and truly something that she will treasure and her children will treasure as well.....not many grand kids can say that Grandpa made them a music box! My Dad made toys for his grand kids as well.....for my girls he made a Ferris wheel, a merry go round, a puzzle of the United States, and even an iron and an ironing board! He hated to paint so everything is the natural wood that he stained.....these things now that he is gone are so incredibly special!
You Dad's artistry is beautiful, and in a way he has given you a music box in the art that lives in you.
Thank you for sharing Michaela's special gift and moment with us!

[Kay Wallace]

Talk about magic! Look at that smile on Michaela's face! What a keepsake for her, and it also must have been a thrill for your father to present it to her! The music box itself is absolutely gorgeous. I bought a jewelry box for both my daughter and, later, my stepdaughter at a wood shop, paying upwards of $300 for each one. But, the "priceless-ness" of this treasure is that Grandpa made it just for your daughter! Awesome story!

[Alice]

That's adorable, and your dad has some excellent woodworking skills! I love the emotion captured in these photos. I have a music box device, without a music box, that plays "You are my Sunshine". It reminds me of my grandma.

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Absolutely beautiful and a treasure to behold. Mikki is very blessed indeed.

[Dawnll]

I would have cried like a baby when she opened that gift...that is the best dad sweetie. So glad you have a special one and your daughter is so lucky. That is a beautiful design

[Eliza]

Tracy,

This is really beautiful and such a gift to treasure for eternity, your dad is one in a million. My dad makes me some rustic outdoor things like chairs and benches. These are the moments to treasure forever. Gosh I have tears in my eyes for the joy of giving and the love oozing out of your dad.

Hugs Eliza

[allie]

Precious memories.

[Victoria]

Oh Tracy it is simply beautiful. What an awesome gift to be treasured forever!! Lucky little lady to have a wonderful papa...

[Vanessa Wachlin]

Awww Tracy. This about brought me to tears! You have a wonderful way of putting feelings into words and captured the expressions in photos!!! And the look on your Dad's face...a heart of gold! Thank you for sharing this!

~Vanessa W

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

Thank you so much Vanessa...I love to write and when it is from the heart even easier!

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

Thank you Victoria!...she is!

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

♥

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

He was so anxious to give it to her...and my parents pulled her aside to do it..made her feel so special (as she should!)

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

Thanks Dawn..I almost was. ♥

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

Amen Paula!

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

♥

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

Thanks Kay!

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

That is so cool your dad made toys as wel! I love natural wood!...reminds me of my dad ♥

[mjmarmo]

He is one special guy!

[Tracy Weinzapfel]

well put Jean!!! My words exactly!