Swing Set

On Saturday, April 2, Tory took my Dad's trailer out to Kuna to get the free swing set. We didn't know what condition it was in, but we figured it was worth checking out.

(Pictures taken on 4-7-11) After taking it apart and bringing it home Tory said well I know why they were giving it away! Hillary said their neighbors gave it to them when they moved and they've wanted it out of their yard almost ever since. (something like that). The swings and bench seats, ext. were all in fairly good condition but the frame was practically shot.

The frame from my dad's house was thicker and in much better condition than the one from Kuna friends. So Tory spent his next day off trying to make 2 old swing sets into 1 functional set! I'm so impressed by him. They weren't even the same size, length, or height. But some how he worked his magic, cut off some legs, and switched this and that and made it work! The kids are so happy! It's nice to have a swing set, and even nicer to not have to spend loads of money on one just before a new baby comes. We don't plan on keeping it forever, but it will get us by until we move (which may never happen) or can save up for a nice wooden one!
For years we have had a big back yard that the kids don't love to play in because it has been boring and empty. Hopefully now they have a reason to spend more time out there when summer comes.
Thanks Kuna friends, and thanks Dad; most of all Thanks Tory for putting up with another one of my crazy ideas!