Nana and Pop wanted to give the kids a playset for a joint birthday gift. We thought it was a great idea but we were still trying to get our yard in order. We only did some minor work in it when we first moved in last Summer. We had a lot we wanted to do and because of that we postponed getting the playset. Well, the yard is still a work in progress but it has come a long way. We finally cleared a space for the playset. With the beautiful fall weather, we couldn't think of a better time to get the playset.
So, I called a local playset company and placed our order. Obviously, others had the same idea as they stated it would be 4 weeks before they could install it due to other jobs. My parents intent was to give the playset installation included so that we wouldnt have to do anything but watch the kids enjoy it. However, we didn't want to wait 4 weeks and miss all the beautiful fall weather. So, we decided to install it ourselves. Make it a little family project.
Turns out it was way more involved than we imagined, but the instructions were FABULOUS!! All the peices had identification letter and numbers and the book went step by step in how to do it. The kids loved being able to help and it turned into a very fun family project.
The boxes it came in. Together they weighed 200lbs.
We layed out all the peices in alphabetical order and then in numerical order under that letter. this helped tremendously to check our inventory and in finding the right peices.
All the hardware....I'll admit seeing this was a bit overwhelming. But again we separated them into categories and then by numbers to make it easier to find the right screw, bolt, nut, washer etc...
Carter loved playing on the ladder after we put it together
Matt putting together the slide....truly the hardest part of the whole playset.
Ella Catherine holding it steady for daddy to bolt the peices together
Ella Catherine helping mommy hammer the ends in.
Ella Catherine put all the screws in and then Matt and I came behind her with the drill and screw driver and screwed them in.
Matt working into the night hours on the main peice
Ella Catherine playing on the monkey bars
Sliding down the slide
The finished product!!! Playhouse with bottom fort and an attached picnic table off the back, slide, swings and monkey bars. The kids LOVE it and have played on it nonstop.
Playing in the feed beds and seeing different types of grains
Candy corn face painting
Fun with face cutouts
Although he looks miserable, I promise Carter had fun
How tall is Carter?
How tall is Ella Catherine?
Carter LOVED the goats and they loved him. I think they thought he had food. :)
How about this one? Again, he thought this was his pumpkin of choice but the other side had bigger pumpkins.
Halloween choo choo ride.
heading off on their choo choo ride.
They had a remote control witch flying over head.
posing for a picture with Daddy
water pump
kid size maze...they did so well...no wrong turns
The afternoon wouldn't be complete for Ella Catherine without being able to make some sand art
or a fourwheeler ride for Carter
Not exactly the picture in the pumpkin patch I was looking for...Sun was in their eyes and Carter wasn't excited about his picture being taken. But LOVE them!!
Carter picking out his pumpkin
Ella Catherine with her choice
We decided to paint instead of carve our pumkins this year. Instead of drawing something for them to paint, I let them just paint what they wanted. They were so excited with their little works of art.
