A new Playset

We spent Mother's Day weekend picking up and putting together a new playset for the kids. We were very blessed to get an awesome deal on an Amish built swingset through my mom's work. We picked it up from her office. I so wish I'd brought my camera. The tower of the set was SO heavy. Garr thought it might help to use the forklift. My mom said "That's fine - do you know how to drive one?" I thought I heard Garr say yes as he walked away from her. I looked at her and laughed - "Ok let's see! Garr is famous for saying he can do something (that he has never done before) and pulling it off!" Sure enough, he drove that forklift like a pro. :) Over and over, I'm reminded how blessed I am to have such a handy husband!


We finally got the set loaded, stopped for lunch, and then headed home. We got almost all of it together that day (and when I say "we" I mean dad and Garr!) Only the roof of the tower and the sandbox were left for Sunday. So Sunday morning, we went to church, and stopped for some supplies on the way home. We had a yummy Mom's Day lunch (Garr grilled the chicken and Ken and Dad did the dishes!!) and then finished up the playset. I love how park-like our yard is getting. It is such a blessing, this house of ours!

Garr getting started

Giving orders :)

A Happy Boy!!

There were no directions
(I doubt the guys would have read them if there had been!) lol
But the picture definitely came in handy...

Daniel was a big help -

he loves to get right in the middle and use the tools :)

First time sliding down!!

apprehensive but excited

too bad this photo is blurry, I still like it a lot!

Me helping

Mom helping

I do love the photos we get when I hand Abby the camera :)

Dad studying the picture :)

This is awesome!!!

Here it is all together!

We added the sand underneath and it is a big hit!

Kenny helping out

Eme monkeying around

Liv making sand creations and ....

holding them against her shirt?

Emelyn

Garr and Eme

Katie, Mom, Dad, and Ken

My nephew Justin

Rocky and Eme

Garr and I