The House of Play 1

A few weeks ago on our semi-weekly trip to Costco our family spotted something that we simply could not live without. An adorable wooden, not plastic, playhouse (Kidkrafts Woodland Cottage). Emy fell in love the minute she rang it's real deal doorbell and washed her hands in the simple sink. I fell in love with the flower pots under the windows, the bay window on the South side and did I mention it's wood? I'm not a big fan of plastic play structures. Oh they look great at first but give it a year or even just a few months. I am curious to see how this roof will hold up to the ruthless rays of sun this spot receives in the summer.

We had a little trouble getting her to leave it at the store. As we walked away she asked if we could talk to someone to see if we could borrow it.

So, as is our family tradition, we got a jar and started saving. Momma did some sewing and Daddy did some selling of unused items. Emy found change around the house and then God pitched in and sent us a check or two for the rest.


Saturday morning we hurried through our breakfast and dressing to get to the fun part, heading to the store to bring home our new friend.

Of course Emy insisted on helping Daddy build it. So she read the prints while Daddy built.

Here she is telling me that I need to go in the house because they are busy.




This is to be the girls new homestead, don't worry the chairs will just move down by the fire pit or perhaps back up on the porch I haven't decided.

At first we tried to place it against the rock wall but the Hubby said "No, turn it this way so you can see her from the house as she is running in and out" and I thought my what a smart husband I have and cute to boot. God knew what he was doing when he made this man.

When the house was finished Emy was napping so as soon as she awoke she ran straight for her shoes and wanted to go see her house.

She particularly likes the grill on the open window. She likes to pretend it is a drive-up.

Yes I would like a cheeseburger please. Extra cheese hold the patty.

Now I don't know if you noticed but there is a small piece of land surrounding her little house that is sectioned off from the rest of the yard and boy howdy do I have plans for it. I have visions of an English flower garden, white picket fence and winding paths . . . what? you say there isn't THAT much room? Your probably right but let's see what I can squeeze in, don't forget room to run laps.

And I realize there is a serious lack of Elly pictures in this post. I was holding her during all of the pictures so while she may not be in these shots in body her creative eye went into almost every one (except the ones taken while she napped).

And so that's what she did.