My MIL asked me to make her a gameboard about a half a year ago. She is finally able to make the trip to our house to celebrate Christmas this weekend. This is the first time in my time knowing her (over 12 years) she has ever asked for anything...so I wanted to go over the top. The first picture is what she is expecting...the second picture is what I made. That was a slice from a white willow tree I planted back in 7th grade at my parents house. The tree was taken down from the Derecho we had this summer. I also have a slice about 3x as big I want to make into a table. I'm tickled to give it to her this weekend when she arrives.