Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Swingset















Evan has wanted a swingset for a really long time. At our old house there just wasn't room for one. We had promised him that when we moved that would be something we would do. We wanted just a standard wood swingset but... have you all seen the prices and the quality of most of them lately? We went to several local stores that carry sets and they seemed to be poor quality or very very expensive! We have lots of storms here and some of our friends have gotten these just to have them break the first season. We were sure if we went with one of the store bought ones (unless we were willing to spend $1000 or more) ours would be broke after the first thunderstorm it endured this spring. We knew that Eric's brother Davy had made one for his kids and Eric thought he could do it with Davy's help. Eric made a list of supplies and they headed off for the lumber and accessories on Sat. They spent all day working on it and had it pretty well finished by the end of the day. They put on the finishing touches yesterday. Didn't they do awesome? Evan is one happy little boy! Daddy your wonderful! Uncle Davy, your wonderful too! Pay no attention to the mud bath that we are calling a back yard! Our poor grass back there gets no attention and I believe we are going to have to put some mulch down to avoid some little boys looking like rag muffins everyday.

4 comments:

The Portas said...

Wow! I'm super impressed! All in one day, too? That is awesome! I'm so glad Evan is so happy with it. What a fun new thing.

I hope you guys are having a great week! xo

Vanessa said...

It looks great and I'm sure its going to get a TON of smiles!!

Anonymous said...

That is awesome! How fun!

Kathy said...

GREAT job!!! He's going to have a blast on that thing! You'd better go ahead and put a lawn chair out back...that'll be the only way to see him from now on!