Backyard Projects/Family Sunday

We had my family over for our family Sunday last week for a bbq. I decided that the best way to get things done is to have a deadline. Since they were all coming over, we spent all week working really hard in the backyard. I was able to finish building the sandbox, put up the trampoline, and buy and set up a play house. It was such a fun night. The kids were entertained the entire night, which let the adults sit, relax, and talk. We set up a couple of blankets for the babies to play on.

Here's our sandbox. I had to dig out the railroad ties from the yard, level the area, and fit them together like a puzzle. Sean helped me nail it together. Then I stapled the weed protector stuff to it. Our sand was delivered on Saturday, so in the evening Sean, Josh, and I hauled all the sand back and dumped it. It was a lot more work than I expected, but SO worth it. The kids LOVE playing in it. I love that it is under this huge tree so it is shaded 95% of the day.

Celeste and Sadie:

Here's the tramp that we finally got up. The kids love playing on that as well.

This is the little playground I got off of KSL. I saw it 2 minutes after they posted it and immediately called and bought it. I bought it for $50. 2 days later someone had the same one on KSL for $350. The next day someone else posted one for $475. I would say that I got a good deal! The kids LOVE it, of course.

The twins sat in these cars ALL night. It was so fun to see them so entertained.

Sadie loved the car as well.

Even Brynlee got in on the car action. Good thing we have 3 of these!

The food:

The group:

I set Brynlee inside the tub of toys and she loved it. She kept giggling and laughing.

Thanks Josh and Sean for helping so much in the yard this week. I'm excited because we finally have stuff out there for the kids to do!