Swing Set (updated)

On Sunday, while we had lots of help, we tackled the swing set Dallas (and Reba) got for his birthday! The instructions stated that it would take 1 adult and 1 adult helper 6-12 hours to complete the project. Doug and I thought it would take the 2 of us and 2 kids about 6-12 weeks to put together! So, Mam-maw, Aunt Katie and GG watched the kiddos while Pap-paw, Aunt Lisa, Doug and I worked on the swing set. (So far, I'd say we have around 5 hours of labor into the project. We still have some of it to finish though).

First: lay out materials to check that you have all the needed pieces

We were a few pieces short, so we decided to skip those steps until the new pieces arrived.
Come to find out, those pieces are no longer needed for assembly - they just didn't include the updated insert on how to finish the project!

The slide was the first thing to assemble.

The "fort" is starting to take shape
Attaching the arm for the swings and trapeze bar

Dallas giving the swing a test
It was the biggest smile he gave all day ~ too bad his boot got in the way of it!

no- that swing didn't come with the set, it was one we already had...we didn't think Dallas was ready for the sling seat swing yet

Climbing in the fort
There is a rock wall that will lead up to the fort deck and the slide will come off the other side. We didn't think we had the pieces to complete the rock wall, and we still need to water seal the set before attaching the slide.

Dallas going down the slide
Pap-paw and Aunt Katie held the slide so he could give it a real test ride

Reba loved the swing too

Both kiddos swinging together

On a bit of a sad note: Last night we had very high winds and the swing set blew over! I guess that's why they send stakes... One board cracked, so I'm hoping that I can get a new one from the company (free)...we will see.

Until next time...