Sandbox

Yesterday with the help of my parents we built a sandbox for Ava.  My mom kept Ava entertained while my dad, Rich, and I did most of the work.  We bought the supplies the night before thinking that would help speed things along.  Unfortunately for our lack of measuring skills and post-hole digging we spent almost 12 hours working on it.  It was a LONG, TIRING, and (at times) FRUSTRATING day, but by the end Ava had a completed sandbox and a giant smile on her face.  Ava's joy and excitement was worth all the pain we went through.

The dump truck showed up bright and early to deliver the sand.

We were all up and ready to start, but Ava was still in her P.J.'s and kind of sleepy.  I was glad she was awake enough to see the dump truck because she would of been disappointed if she missed it.

Some of the supplies and the location where we put the sandbox.  It is right off of our patio, so I can still see Ava if I'm inside.

Rich working hard.

Ava actually helped Rich drill in the last few screws to the box.

Ava used her wheel barrow to put in the first sand.

Nonna had to help Ava steer the sand filled wheel barrow.

The first sand going in.  It was pretty exciting.

Ava cautiously entering her sandbox for the first time.

Checking it out and making sure it meets her approval.

So Happy!

Ava with her two favorite guys, Papa Harry & Daddy.  Thanks for all your hard work!  Oh, yes the sandbox does have a roof too.