Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Tree House Update
It probably would be more accurate to call it a Tree Deck...
Anyway, lots of work to do yet, but I did get the ladder finished this week.
(See Mom and Dad In May for early construction pics)
Anyway, lots of work to do yet, but I did get the ladder finished this week.
(See Mom and Dad In May for early construction pics)
Mom and Dad in May
The month of May was marked by a very special visit from my folks. Mom and Dad packed up the camper and headed east during the first week of May, showed up at our doorstep a couple of days later and then stuck around for the rest of the month (with a brief trip up to Wisconsin in the middle). We loved it. Illinois or bust, here we come!
Dad had to stop a few times to try to frighten a fish or two, of course. Not sure what he scared in the mighty Mississippi!
It was fun to have them there during Mother's day. Everyone helped with Sunday Dinner. Even the Mothers! (Yes, that's Kenrick at the sink. He's officially Taller Than His Mom)
I grilled. Kind of predictable for Mother's Day, right? But hey, do what you know.
Mom attempted to tackle our dandelion "problem". I think the dandelions won.
And Dad tackled the little tree house project that I've had stewing in the back of my head for a few years. Turned out not so little. And it's not yet done (my fault, not his - some of the details were not ready to leave my brain), but he definitely helped get things off the ground. Literally. Thanks a bunch Dad!
Dad had to stop a few times to try to frighten a fish or two, of course. Not sure what he scared in the mighty Mississippi!
It was fun to have them there during Mother's day. Everyone helped with Sunday Dinner. Even the Mothers! (Yes, that's Kenrick at the sink. He's officially Taller Than His Mom)
I grilled. Kind of predictable for Mother's Day, right? But hey, do what you know.
Mom attempted to tackle our dandelion "problem". I think the dandelions won.
And Dad tackled the little tree house project that I've had stewing in the back of my head for a few years. Turned out not so little. And it's not yet done (my fault, not his - some of the details were not ready to leave my brain), but he definitely helped get things off the ground. Literally. Thanks a bunch Dad!
Not The 'Shrooms We Wanted
Rumor has it that there are mushrooms in the woods by our house in the springtime. Morels, which are yummy, but also elusive. We looked a few times, but I think it was too cold this spring for a very good harvest.
Anya found some big mushrooms, but not the kind we wanted.
The kids found a fun tree to climb on. We didn't find much else, but even a 'shroomless walk in the woods is better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, eh?
(My cousin used to say that all the time. I don't know why I just thought of it)
Anya found some big mushrooms, but not the kind we wanted.
The kids found a fun tree to climb on. We didn't find much else, but even a 'shroomless walk in the woods is better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, eh?
(My cousin used to say that all the time. I don't know why I just thought of it)
Princess Creative
Anya has gotten quite proficient at putting together her Lego sets, and lately has been moving beyond just building from instructions to creating her own. One of her last creations was a Lego wagon for her Lego princesses. She added everything a princess might need - wheels, seats, a door, and a fountain!
I love it.
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