Monday, July 22, 2013

Yard work...

I bought an umbrella and table for our backyard/patio today.  We made a day long project of putting the table and umbrella together.

Wyatt is my builder-extraordinaire.  Having to think through a building project is right up his alley.  Wyatt has always been drawn to building toys--now I can take advantage of his Lego skills!

He figured out how to cut the bottom off a milk jug to make a funnel so we could weight the umbrella base with sand.  He followed the directions and helped me get the table assembled and umbrella placed.  He was invaluable.  He worked his way around the table--tightening screws and placing bolts.  I love his problem solving skills.  I love his eagerness to help.  I sure am thankful he is my son.

The girls were helpful too.  Lorien made a fort out of the box the table came in and entertained Colter while I worked.  The little girls helped Wyatt fill the umbrella base.

When all the hard work was done, we had lunch in the shade (lunch made by Lorien!).








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