He set right to, chose the perfect tree (even better than I would have imagined since I can see it from the kitchen and living room windows!), and got the framework up with some help from Brother. I was extremely impressed since Zachary is a perfectionist and while he has a zillion wonderful ideas, he is always looking to someone else to implement them in the name of "helping" him.
I pointed out his success to Daddy and we both recognized that the lumbar Z used wouldn't support the structure he was attempting. The next thing I knew, Daddy was helping disassemble Zack's start, and they commenced to build something a bit sturdier.
Zack and Clay have installed the "floor" all by themselves, and then Daddy sawed off the jagged pieces sticking out.
They continue to work on it diligently, and I am more impressed than ever that Zack didn't peter out once he got some help from dad, but has kept after it!
I think it will be a place the children congregate for some time:-)
Heave-ho!
Hold it here Brother.
That's a way!
Can you check to see if the nail went through?
Looks good!
Yep. Mighty fine piece of work.
Miiiigh-ty fine.
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Brings back ever so many memories of a certain sycamore tree and a best friend to share it with. Suppose they'll put up an insulated wall like Charlie and Kevin?
Leave it to Zack to do that sort of thing! Ha! I forgot about the insulated wall;-)
What grand times - it almost makes it worth being a kid...
I wouldn't go back though, this "playing house" for real is pretty fun and much more rewarding!!
Love your Heidi Stories. She is a load of fun!!
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me
Too fun! Love the tree house... and your little women mechanics!!! Too too cute! :-)
I'm a wee bit jealous, there are no trees on our property big enough to support a tree house. What a wonderful experiance for your boys. Loved the picture where they were checking to see if the nail went through.
Awwww! How fun is that?!?
Awesome, and I love your kid's overalls! It'd save on washing if I could get some of those,
Yeah Jess, those coveralls have been one of the best purchases. The children wore them all last Autumn, every day! When it's a little cooler weather they layer up, but you've got the idea - I don't wash them. Just suit them up and send them out.
I use denim overalls for that purpose in the Summer, and what I'd really like is a place they can strip down on the porch and hang them on a hook for the next day.
We bought Walls brand (on sale they were probably twenty-thirty dollars) and Cardhart sells them too but more expensive. The ones my children are wearing are quilted, and they literally roll around on the ground in them. I did have to make emergency repairs last year when both boys slid their rears over a screw sticking out of the porch, but other than that I hope/plan for them to be durable through several kids!
Look for sale prices;-)
I always wanted a tree fort growing up... good work boys!
I love it! Your boys are doing a great job. My Little Man has that book too.
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