Building a Treehouse

Axl and I began, by hoisting a wooden pallet into one of the huge she-oaks in Granny's garden. We tied it tightly to two large, overhanging branches, then showed the others our handiwork.
Grandpa, Jumps and Oliver had a few good ideas for improvements, and the treehouse gained another platform and a ladder.

Boo and cousin Nic loved overlooking as the construction was underway.

Oliver helped with the finishing touch -- a wooden railing covered with mesh, and a bucket on a rope to let down for supplies.

Cordelia arrived to holiday with us this afternoon, and the children rushed to show her their new abode. I fetched sandwiches and drinks, and the treehouse hosted its first children's picnic.