operation tree fort (the railing, part 1)

(all photos taken over the past weekend.) 

enzo showing off his strong man skills.

we now have two swings hanging from the bottom of the deck.  compared to all of the other work, this was a ridiculously easy install with immediate gratification.  for some reason, gia looks quite unhappy here.  i think she wanted to be pushed, not photographed. :)

luca has been such a help to his papi and grandpa.

my new favorite photo!

the unsightly pile of branches behind our fence is slowly being transformed into tree fort parts. 
thank you to our patient neighbors for allowing the mess back there.

this is more like it.  a smiley gia-bee.

doesn't this look so neat!?!?!

i LOVE it.

for those interested in material details:

posts - pressure treated 3" round pine, 7ft lengths cut in half

railings- treated 1x4 pressure treated pine, 8 foot lengths cut to size

spindles - maple branches salvaged from the backyard trees, cut to size
fasteners- 6" long 3/8" lag bolts, with fender washers, lock washers, and nuts

various length deck screws