Sunday, September 11, 2011

Kid's Playset


I've finished the design for the playset that I'm going to start building soon. First, I need to do some other things - build my 8'x3' workbench, but a miter saw and buy a drill press.

The playset will consist of a 6'x6' fort, a slide, a rock climbing wall, a trapeze with rings, 2 traditional swings, a 2-person glider swing, a toddler swing and monkey bars.

I will build the playset incrementally. First the fort, then the slide, then the swings, then the monkey bars, then the climbing wall. The rear side will have a built-in ladder.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Fun Weekend!

Rachel is out of town this weekend - she's at a friend's wedding in Clovis, NM. It's fun hanging out with my girls all weekend. We've been watching movies, cooking yummy (not always healthy) food, and enjoying each others company. I love watching my children craft on the table while role playing. Their pretend play is complex and hilarious. We are going to the Lake tomorrow morning.

Cordless Drill


I received my new cordless drill yesterday - my old one was not working well. It's a Dewalt 18v Li-Ion. I'm excited to use it - I will get my chance soon when I build my workbench.

Dark Chocolate Hot Fudge Sauce

Just made this sauce - it is simple and wonderful.

Ingredients:

7T Butter
8T Dark Cocoa Powder
5 oz. Evaporated Milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Method:

Melt butter in saucepan
All all the other ingredients
Cook on low (or use double boiler) until it bubbles
Make sure it is mixed thoroughly
Cool for 30 minutes, stirring every now and then
Keep refrigerated
Heat and serve