Remodeling

With more free time on their hands, the kids decided it was time to remodel the Great Wolfe Lodge.  Previously, it had just been owned by Elijah and Benjamin, but they decided to expand and make Johanna co-owner (something she has been requesting for a long time), and Michaela pitched in with her architectural advice.  They basically tore most of it down, leaving only a remnant.  They've assured me that it will look better than ever, and that they'll repaint when all is settled.  It has taken quite a bit of *ahem* "teamwork" to get matters figured out and agreed upon, but they are in full swing now and enjoying the process. 

(Of course this was BC - Before Cast)

 

Ami and Johanna have also loved a new-found friendship with two neighbor girls (6 & 8) that live just through the woods.   They holler to each other to see if they can play.  Then they race to meet at the property line in the woods.  The other day Chris asked if he should use the trimmer and make a path for them, but when I checked things out there was already a well worn path.  Too cute!

Here's the path from our edge of the woods to the "meeting spot".

 

Then they cross a long fallen log across the ravine (a bit of a balancing act!).

They even buried an old mail box where they leave notes for each other EVERY DAY, multiple times a day.

There is also a cute little fort that they've built.  I love the creativity!

The boys have also been earning some extra money doing yard work for Grandpa H.  I caught this picture as they were taking off to do some mulch work.  It was just a bit later that Elijah wiped out on his way home.  :(