Our new sandbox is here and ready to be played in.  My Dad had offered to fix up our old sandbox last summer and so this spring we took him up on the offer. 

My Dad went and got 8 inch pipping and got it all ready to go.  His vision was to have something that was durable that wouldn’t rust or rot and it could go with us if we ever move.  He also wanted it to be safe and there are no hard corners to hit, nails or screws to rust.  He did a really good job of envisioning a great sandbox that is one of a kind and safe for all.

We  got an early start to our day on Sunday morning.  We first had to get rid of our old sandbox, which was in a lot worse shape than we had realized. 

First we removed all the old sand (which was full of who-knows-what) and then removed the old box.

Ready to go.

Katie Lynn was letting us know that Grams and Granddad had arrived. 

Putting the pipes together. 

Finishing up the new area, it needed to be made a little bit bigger. (I helped with this part, just no photo to prove it)

The boys put the box in place, it fits on the first try!!!

Katie Lynn we eager to try out the new toy, Granddad was ready to build something in the sand with her.

Here is the finished sandbox, Katie Lynn was so excited….as you can see.

Jump ahead to Monday night, Katie Lynn decided the sand was not that bad and that she could play in it.  I am sure she will get to a point were we will have to drag her out of the sandbox.

A big Thank you to my folks for the sandbox!! It will get lots of use over the years and I am sure Katie Lynn will share with Peanut.  Also, a Thank you to Tom for the sand. The sandbox is awesome and I love it!!!

1. Gayle Bridgeman
   
   9:35 PM
   June 15th, 2009
   
   

   Next time, we will remember our “marketing hats” and bring new sand toys for Katie Lynn! Woo hoo! We could have sat in the sandbox and began playing and she would have loved it! Such a doll!

2. Dea Ann
   
   10:00 PM
   June 15th, 2009
   
   

   such a cool idea! way to go grandpa! braxtyn absolutely loves to play in the sand and water…she is always a mess

3. Madison and Lauren
   
   8:14 AM
   June 16th, 2009
   
   

   When can we come play with you Katie Lynn? That sand box looks like a lot of fun!

4. Amber
   
   9:55 AM
   June 16th, 2009
   
   

   That’s a great looking sandbox!!!

5. Beth
   
   9:06 AM
   June 17th, 2009
   
   

   So glad to see the “Sand Box”! Turned out Great!
   Wish I was there to play in the sand with Katie Lynn. Love grandma Beth

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