handsful

Since we’ve had kids, we’ve lived in 6 different houses.

That seems like a lot to me, given our oldest is only 17.  Anyway…

In that time, Randy has designed and built swing sets for the kids.  I’m thankful that I have a very handy husband, who can figure out / build / fix just about anything.  What a blessing!

When we moved here, there was already a small swing set in the back yard.  Great!

Not so big, but it worked.  And, they used it a lot.

Which is why not too long ago, it broke.  I don’t mean got wobbly…it had been that way for a while.  The wood supports broke and it was dead.

So, swing set #4 was set into motion.  First, take down dead swing set.

Blank slate!

To build the new one, Randy salvaged parts and wood from our old set that were still usable, and also parts from a friend’s old set that Randy helped take down.  Add in new parts and wood, and we have what we’ve coined “Franken-set”.

First tower is up.

And, on and on it goes.

He’s nearly finished with it.  Since this picture, he’s added a fireman’s pole.  He’ll complete the top of the left tower, and then move on to the right.

Let the playing begin…soon!