Magical Playland

We've been really trying to revamp the backyard for the past month. Trav's spent hours digging a hole right off the deck to pour a patio (and if it ever stops raining we can actually finish it), and spent more time getting an area ready for a new nifty swing set and play area for the girls. We've re sodded the area that was our garden (I use that term ever so loosely because it as more like a box of weeds), and our back yard is starting to look clean and yummy, if I do say so myself. All due to Travis working his butt right off.

Devin and Travis began the daunting task of putting the swing set together Saturday around 10, and as soon as Travis started unpacking the scary amount of nuts, bolts, slats, and screws, I knew it was gonna be a very long day for them. My Dad and Cody joined them after lunch and by 7, yes 7 -do the math, it was finished.

The back of the house, right off the deck is where the patio will be. We are really hoping at some point it will stop raining!
And then right off the side of the patio is the new play area. Here's the boys putting it together. We are so thankful to have had so much help, and really appreciate all of them spending their Saturday helping us!


Tonight after the rain settled, the girls got to break the swing set in. After a while I asked if they liked their new swing set to which Adyson replied "It's like a magical play land!"

I wonder where she got her dramatic flair?

Here is the finished product. We still have to add the rest of the playground bark and finish edging it, but are waiting till the patio is poured. Have I mentioned how much we want it to stop raining?? I know I have. But I did again just to get my point across.

I also want to say thanks to the many friends and neighbors who have helped. Our friends and neighbors are fantastic and have helped so much by donating tractors, 4 wheelers, and muscles. We are so thankful, and so excited to be one step closer to having this finished!