Backyard Fun

I remember as a kid how much I enjoyed jumping on trampolines. I had friends who had them and would long for the days when I would go over to their houses and jump to my heart's content. We never had one. I do remember asking my parents for one but we never got one. So now I am feeling like a young kid again. Two weekends ago we purchased our new backyard accessory...a trampoline. Abby had outgrown her small one so we upgraded. It turned out to be bigger than I thought but boy, it sure is fun. Abby could stay outside forever if I let her. She absolutely loves it! Well, I do too and get a great workout as well. Here's how we (er, Dan) did it...

Getting started...the frame and springs (oh the countless springs) took quite a while but we got it. Abby even got involved and was the "Spring Girl" as we called her. She would hand out the springs whenever we needed one. She was very hands on with this project!

Once the springs and mat were on Abby gave it a quick "trial jump."

Daddy got in on the action too...yep, it is installed correctly!

Daddy was already worn out...hahaha! So Abby kept on jumping...

and jumping, and jumping, and jumping.....