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I think I mentioned something about our oldest son Ian around Christmas as he was busy making gifts for all of his loved ones. I know I mentioned my awesome iMac and iPod that he made for me. (See photo here, I’ll still try and get a full-size photo of it.)

Well, tonight as I was heading upstairs to bed, I noticed not only the awesome iPod that Ian made for me, but also the tool hanger that he had spent several days working on for his most creative craftsman relative, Grandpa Tom. (Unfortunately, Grandpa Tom left his present at our house when Ian had taken it to “his” workshop for a few modifications after first giving Grandpa the gift.)

It just made me smile. Ian has been so creative that way recently. Besides the gifts for me and my dad, Ian has made lots of great things for his siblings. So cute! He, along with his good friend Hannah, made an entire XBox system for his XBox-loving brother, Alex. It’s great! XBox, games, controllers… even a TV! He also hand crafted some “life-size” construction paper dolls for Uncle Scott & Aunt Leah for their anniversary. (Uncle Scott was quite impressed with the tie he is wearing… thinks Ian has a future in clothing design!)

The best part about all of it is that he initiates it. It’s totally from his heart, and from his own hands. I just love it! So cool to see him wanting so much to show his love for family that he labors for hours and even days to make something with, as I said, his own hands. I don’t think I know many nine year olds who initiate that.

I’ll see if I can scrounge up a few of the creations and put a few photos up here so his work can be more widely appreciated. Keep an eye and an ear out for the name Ian Campbell. Could be a world-famous designer some day… 🙂