Family History

Grandpa Cooper (Ryan's Dad and MaryJo) visited from Iowa City over Memorial weekend. They brought with them a number of special family items! Paul brought with him a very important cradle that was part of Nancy's family from when she was a child. What a beautiful cradle!

Ryans' Grandfather (Leon Cooper) the expert woodworker he is, handmade a special wardrobe for his daughter Pat in 1943. Great Grandpa Cooper and Grandpa Cooper decided it would be a special treat to refinish this wardrobe for the new 'mini Cooper'! Grandpa Cooper (Paul) spent a great deal of time re-finishing this wardrobe for our 'mini Cooper'! They transported the disassembled wardrobe from Iowa to Boulder, CO and spent Sunday afternoon putting it together!

Ryan (Dad) hard at work while Paul (Grandpa) Cooper is drilling !

After some unexpected turns, some compromises and changes of plans the wardrobe came together beautifully!

Here is a photo of the finished wardrobe - Thank you to Great Grandpa Cooper, Grandpa Cooper and Dad who all contributed to this beatiful piece of furniture!