August 2015- Pepi promised the kids that he would come and build the kids a new playhouse, and that day is finally here. We had to say goodbye to the old playhouse. There are so many wonderful memories we shared in this adorable playhouse. It was a sad moment when our friends came to pick it up for their little daughter. But very happy it was going to a good family that would love it as much as we did.
August 15, 2015 -Pepi sent us the playhouse plans to get stated on the fountain so it would be all ready when Nana and Pepi when they came. Starting to build the foundation.
A lot of trips to Home Depot, our Pilot was so great to haul some of the wood. The kids were doing a happy dance that the floor is down. Yes, there is pumping and electrical that we did before the floor went in. Spoiled kids!!
We had to rent a truck for the sheet rock, don't they look cute.
Framing the walls. We had to knock off two feet because the playhouse would be to tall. Pepi wanted it grand. It was so fun to see the progress and we were so excited for each stage. The kids would just sit out there and watch everyone at work.
It was so cute Grace brought her friends over to see the progress.
We have a second floor.
Insulation went in
The kids playing in the pool while Pepi was hard at work
TJ roofing
Pepi cutting the hole for the garden window
The garden window is in and Cooper was the first to look out of it
It was so fun when the holes went in to let in the light.
TJ still putting on the shingles
Look at that cute man putting in the drywall.
This was a great sight and a great memory that Pepi was here with his Cafe Rio cup out.We ate a lot Cafe Rio, it's his favorite place to eat in Utah. So there were a lot of cups around the playhouse, great memories.
Nana reading the first book in the playhouse, many more to come.
Painting the playhouse white.
Drywall is up
Pepi made the bottom part of the doors, he is so amazing.
Putting in the windows
This is how the kids watched General Conference while we worked
The first lunch in the playhouse, always Cafe Rio
I love the color of TJ's eyes, so I matched them to paint the doors that color.Perfect blue
The kids got involved with painting, cleaning and cheering us on.
Found this chandelier for ten dollars to hang in the playhouse.
Sanding away into the night
This kids and I put down the floor, this was so much fun
TJ built this ladder
I found an old desk and painted it and turned it into a kitchen
These are the original plans of the playhouse that my dad designed. I had to frame them and hang them to always remember.
TJ stopped the construction to hang his wife's drapes. He is a good man
Putting up the railing
This was the cutest sight, Grace reading in the chair and Cooper climbing the ladder
Added outdoor lights and a little pumpkins for the season
TJ installing the carpet upstairs
Our hearts are full of gratitude and love for my dad for designing and building this amazing playhouse. TJ and my dad's blood and sweat are in this house. I will always hold our memories out building and creating in our backyard with this playhouse. We created a place of love, where our family will have many memories and have a place where our kids can let their imaginations go wild. I love that all our prints are on it, we all made it happen. We are truly blessed.
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