How it all began...

Last July, Chris started tossing around the idea of a treehouse for the girls.

As soon as we came back from a out-of-state vacation, the construction began in our garage.

The posts and twelve-by-twelve deck/base came first. It required a tree removal, chain saws and a lot of help from our engineering neighbor.

Then the walls were constructed in our garage and transported to the backyard.

Then came the rafters, then the plywood sheeting, the tin roof, followed by windows.

The front deck railing and vinyl/cedar shake siding were then added.

Then, winter came.

When the weather broke, electricity was added, the insulation was blown in and the loft was constructed.

The rear stairs and beadboard walls were next.

Then, came lots and lots of painting.

Which brings us to the BIG reveal.

Be sure to check back on Monday.

The girls have officially moved in.

XOXO

♥