Tuesday, July 15, 2008

"New swing"

My mom decided that Rachel just needed a swing set for her birthday (which is like in a month) so she went out and bought one for her the first Saturday she was here. Marc and Mom started putting it together Saturday evening and let me tell you they are not the easiest things to put together! Though that could partly be because it was after 10 pm that night when they stopped after only getting the frame together and one swing up entirely. So Monday for our FHE activity we decided to tackle the project again. Rachel as awake this time and just had to help or play all over the swing set which didn't help much but she sure looked cute working along side her dad. At 8 pm that night they finally finished and Rachel was able to swing a few times (safely this time - because the bolts were finally tight) before going in to bed. She loves her new swing set so much! Even though it was hard to put together, some 'swing set' words were used in the building process and I can see what I'm going to be doing everyday now until 'Benjin' can play with her, seeing the huge grin on her face and hearing her laugh makes it all worth it.
While we were putting the swing together, Benjamin was a patient little guy. Laying there contemplating how he could get in on the action. I'm so lucky that he is a calm baby.

5 comments:

EmHy said...

Benjin is so cute! Rachel will love her new swing set. I can't believe your garden, the corn is so tall the only produce we have gotten so far is lettuce and spinach. What fun!

Rachel said...

Rachel is a CUTIE!! I'm sure she loves that swing set. I had forgotten you were pregnant. Contrats on the new addition! What a sweetie! Good to hear from you!

Laef said...

so how long did it actually take dad to put that contraption together? And has it fallen apart yet? :)

Mandy + Aubrey said...

Your garden looks awesome! You're doin a pretty good job of raisin kids, too. Have you talked to Amy? I'm thinkin she may be avoiding calling me, on account of me still being pregnant and all. I tried to call her today, and I'll keep trying. How's little Benjin doin? I LOVE that Rachel calls him that. You'll probably call him that forever. What a cute family!

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to come play! What a nice grandma.