We have been discussing a swing set for a long time now, and decided Christmas would be a perfect time. Swing Sets are virtually non-existent where we are, so David designed it and then found someone he trusted to make it.
David mulled over this for a long time, mainly for the safety issues involved, and to maximize the fun of the swing (read: swing HIGH). Our front yard is always shady and is unused except by big dogs who like to come and lounge and leave their mark.
The questions were: how many swings, how much space do we really have, how high can it really go.? And David the M.E. did not disappoint. It turned out GREAT and in its first five days of use it completely paid for itself in joy and entertainment received by us and our friends!
We did this a week before Christmas. And had the kids sit down and cover their eyes.
Then we put the swing seat in their laps and they did not quite know what they were looking at.
Sophia figured it out and all were excited. Then the guys came to 'install' it.
It is 3D, the bottom bars are buried underground a bit. This is dry season but it had been raining for two days which made this a red muddy mess. But we didn't dare hold the kids back.
The swing seat vendor sent the wrong seat for Gabrielle, so she didn't get hers for a few days, but LOVES it now.
There is a man whole in our yard so we have used these mats to cover it temporarily. We are trying to figure out a better solution for grass/turf/mats/sod/ whatever...
This is the pic from across the street.
And you can go high...
It is 3 meters tall....the first time I got on it and went high, I couldn't help the shrieks coming from my mouth, it was so fun, refreshing and therapeutic (smile).
This should be ongoing fun for many years.
So thankful for our front yard that allows us to have big toys like this.
