The playhouse project continues

If you missed it, you can read about the history of our playhouse here.

 

Sorry, but there are lots of pictures in this post. We have a lot of family members that want to see the process of restoring the playhouse.

 First step, tearing off what we knew needed to be replaced...so we could see everything that needed to be replaced.

 Megan couldn't wait to help.

 Joey did his best to help.

 Well, for being 40+ years old, only the front needed to be replaced, not bad.

 Joey was very good at following directions when Mark needed help.

 It took some time, but we finally found someone that had a connection to a friend selling barn siding (not cheap stuff!) With new wood purchased, they could finally start closing in the front again.

 Joey liked this view better...

 Anyone else think reminded of Charlie Brown looking at this pic!?!

 Eventually, both kids ended up in the playhouse. I think they are really going to like it when it is done.

 New shingles! For some reason, Megan and Joey really liked this part.

 Just waiting to hand Dad another shingle when he asked for one...soon this turned into a game seeing how far they could throw a cut shingle (my kids are weird)

 A view from inside. Joey LOVES peeking through the windows and a little spy hole in the back. Pretty sure we do this every time we are in our backyard :)

 Let's paint prime! Normally, when I paint, I quickly slap on some primer then get to painting. But with this, I took my time and put a ton of primer on the dry wood. FYI old barn siding takes a LONG time to get all of the texture covered properly...a LONG time!

 Joey used a lot of primer too. The preferred painting technique of a 3 year old: scoop paint like a spoon, smear 1/2 of it on the wall while the other 1/2 drips over everything. For the priming part, I didn't care...let him get messy!

 Megan on the other hand, she had a good system going. But like most kids, she was done after about 20 minutes, so I was left to finish the priming myself.

Side note: the paint brushes the kids used came from MY Grandpa Joe's painting room :) I know it isn't much, but I know he had a part in restoring this playhouse too...because if he were still here, he would be doing everything he could to help with this project (Yes, I am crying while I type this.)

 So here she is...rebuilt, primed and ready for the finishing touches! The kids are already having fun playing inside, so I know when she is done, lots of hours will be spent in this little playhouse.

A sneak peak...we still have more to do, but 'she will be done soon.