The Arrival of the Swing Set

Fun times in the backyard with the big boys and our neighbors (far left Riley and bottom right Jack)

Luke taking Finn down the slide at the park.  Finn loved it and kept crawling over to do it again.

The Master Grill chef

Introducing Finn to the water table...see his thoughts below.

Never mind the puzzled look on my face as I am trying to figure out what Liam and Aiden are doing while Luke is taking a picture of Finn and I.

Waiting anxiously for the swing set to be installed

Finally time to play!

Finn on the slide

Finn takes his first trip down the slid with Luke

AJ on the swings

It is unanimous that everyone likes the fort best of all

Finn is checking out the window

Liam in the fort

Climbing the outside of the fort

Finn got splashed and really didn't care for it one bit!!




For those of you that know me, you probably know that I have wanted a swing set for the boys for quite some time.  Despite Aiden's unfortunate accident last summer, I have always felt they would have so much fun with a swing set in our backyard.  Unfortunately, the cost of these swing sets (if you are looking for one that is sturdy, safe, and very durable) is quite a lot.  So, for many years, we have talked about buying one but never have for various reasons.  

When we decided to purchase a swing set this summer, the boys were more than elated.  All of them agreed that the one thing we had to have on it was a "fort" of some kind.  So, while we originally discussed purchasing one off of Craig's list, we ended up buying a new one to fit our yard better and, of course, to get a fort.  We took the boys out to the dealership that sells swing sets one evening and we never really saw them for at least two hours!  It was 20,000 square feet of swing sets for kids to play on.  They had a blast.  

Over the last two weeks after we purchased the swing set, the boys have been counting down the days until delivery.  So, when it finally arrived this morning, we anxiously waited as it was put together.  I am excited about many years of fun, imaginative play with our friends and neighbors.  I  would be lying if I did't admit that I am also a bit hopeful this will give them something to climb on so we can climb a little less on the things in our house.  

We also celebrated Father's Day over the weekend.  We are so thankful for wonderful fathers and grandfathers.  Thank you to Grandpa Morse, Grandpa Carrithers, and to John for loving us, caring for us, playing with us, and being the best dad (and grand dad) for each of us.