Well, our weekend plans to work on the plumbing have been changed as Jonathan had to go into work again this weekend. But we did make time to get the swing up for the kids.
Here you can see how high up the branch is that Jonathan is going to be attaching the ropes to. He trimmed a few small branches, put the bolts in, and tied the ropes all from this spot on the ladder. This is the first time we have used our new ladder. 
You can see the kids are waiting and watching from one of their favorite play-places ?? They are sitting in the trailer, talking to each other on the walkie talkies.
Now it is time to attach the board to the rope. Ella can't wait to swing. :)
Melinda gets to try out the swing. Jonathan was actually the first one to test it out.
The seat is big enough for both of the girls to get a push from Daddy. :) 
Thanks. The ladder is only extended a couple of feet as Jonathan works in the tree. So it will go almost twice as high. The part that seemed scary to us is the amount of wiggle that happens as he climbs. I was hoping it would feel more stable. I am really glad they have their swing too. They had so much fun that day. But since then it has been rainy and rather cold. So they haven't gotten to play on it again. Tomorrow it is supposed to be partly sunny and in the low 60's again. It will feel like heaven and I am sure it will be swing time again. :D We have also been thinking of what kind of 'playhouse' we want to build for the kids. Once we get a few more things worked out we will be able to get a start on that too.
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