A grand sand pile!

We've got a new house going in next door and the kids have appreciated the contractor's pile of sand immensely! They spent a few days digging themselves holes and burying each other. The fun ended when it became evident that keeping dangerous debris out of the sand was not a priority for the workers (I'm sure they'd be thrilled that my kids were sneaking over there when they were gone!).
Obviously, we need a sandbox or at least a sand pile over here!


We've got the trampoline and some scrap lumber to build small forts (gotta have some hiding places of your yard is going to become an airsoft field). Next is sand I guess.:) Still thinking about whether a banging wall is a good idea or not.

In addition to the grand sand pile, it's been a grand learning adventure to watch a house go up so close to us. Every day the kids are watching the workers, asking questions and commenting on various aspects of construction. Sierra says "This is so great, it will help me learn how it works for when *I* build houses!"