The Little House on the Farm

Yesterday we enjoyed a special time with friends at the house on the lake . . .
the lake that is disappearing quickly this time of year. . .
but still a nice re-treat every time.
Lovella has done a fun post and I'll just direct you there
for a peek into a MGCC time with our hubbies.

In other news . . .



Not far from our home. . . but away from city lots and cul-de-sacs . . .
on a farmroad reminiscent of times gone by . . .
is where our American-born grands now live.
They'd been asking Papa when he would build them a playhouse -
like the ones he built for their cousins.



I documented the beginnings on the July long weekend, but the work
has continued throughout the past eight weeks.
After long days at the office, whenever he had a free evening,
he measured, sawed, sanded and nailed,
as he designed the workings and details of stairs, windows, hinges and trim.
 

And in spite of the fact that liberties have been taken to move in and out already
 . . . with blankets and pillows in tow . . .
I want to say that
 

the open house is finally here . . . on Grammy's blog!
I can't take any credit for the hard work . . . unless unsolicited opinions count.
In the end . . . I got to add one thing . . . you can guess . . .
and I was happy!
 

So come on in! Ask any child what they like best . . .
it's the upstairs. You get there via a little landing
and a second set of stairs going up.
 

Here's the second set of steps and the loft with a railing.
 

Here's the kitchen window view beside the front door . . .
in need of a bit of paint yet.

The back side view . . .

 

and our newest home-owners!

Wishing for many happy play hours
and spiders to keep out!