The Tree House- Part 1

(the one who started it all!)

I wonder why it's taken me so long to post, and then I think about what has all happened this past month. WHEW! I paused and thought about it yesterday when I read someone else's post as being "bored at home". While that may be me one day, it certainly isn' t in this season. And I guess I wouldn't have it any other way...

Having lived in this home for more years than any other (whoo hoo!). And after years of hard work, having finally paid it off...(celebrate!) NO MORTGAGE!! Most of the large home projects are complete...(plenty more to do, but I'm talking about tearing down walls, additions, and kitchen/bath remodels!) We tore down the old playset that was past its prime. For a year, or so, our children have learned to climb trees, swing from ropes and make their own "houses" in the underbrush at our property line. This spring one of them showed Daddy a book. HOW TO BUILD YOUR KIDS TREEHOUSE. Point taken. So our family has enjoyed looking at the photos, discussing plans, etc. NOT that OUR Daddy would need plans, but it has helped those of us less imaginative (smile) to visualize and point out those features we appreciate and those we do not. So last Friday we got a delivery of $$$ treated lumber. Bright and early Saturday morning, the whole crew was out to help.


SOME people weren't happy they had to wait their turn!


This bird was FOUND on the ground, we didn't knock him out of the tree, promise!

AND FINALLY......our turn!

Even Shakespeare lends his supervisory skills!
And, of course, everyone "needs" a snack!

As we went out the drive later that day, we looked back at the platform. (I said Part-1!)It was a smart looking start..I observed audibly. My husband filled in the details. Yeah, its 12x12. WHEW! Got a little carried away? I ask? I guess, he shrugs.

Stay tuned to see part two.