Updates on the Fort Construction

It has been a long project for Karl to work on the fort. With the Navy sending him away on trips, the wettest summer and autumn in a long time, soccer season, and events that have fallen into our schedule, the fort is still awaiting it's completion.

After the posts were put into place,

Karl got to work on the retaining walls surrounding the play area and sand pit.

Of course he had lots of helpers!

After this was completed, and it took a long time due to the slope of the land,

Karl and Anton set to work on the joists for the main platform.

Then we worked on the walls of the fort and the second platform.

Once those were in place, we could safely get the swing beam raised into place.

This required the assistance of two of Karl's male friends

to give some muscle to our pulley system.

The swing beam sits about 10-12 feet from the ground making this a "big kid" play set.

Shortly after this feat, it began to look more like a play structure.

The slide was added and once we get chain attachments, the swings will be in place.

But with all out door projects, we must bend our schedule to the whims of nature!

Yes, I Am Alive!

Many of you have sent me messages asking if I was either dead, sick, or just forgetful.

Well, I have been neglectful in my blogging due to......life!

I actually was waiting on a few pictures from a friend back in late July for a post,

and then I just got very far behind in everything.

I fretting about what to do.

Several friends suggested to just start with the present and forget catching up,

but then you miss many of the wonderful things that have happened the past few months.

So, I will try to give you some highlights as time permits!

Let It Snow!

Oh, the weather outside is frightful!

But my dear it's so delightful,

and since we've no place to go,

Let it Snow!

Let It Snow!

Let It Snow!

(The current prediction is 23 inches of snow by tomorrow!)