chattycathy66 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Since I've been off work after surgery, I've had time to work on my BH, and since it's definately coming along, my girls have taken a real interest! My 11 yr old (she'll be 12 in Aug.) decided on a Laurel--she is doing all the sanding and painting--she finally got to put together the windows today--she was very excited She even said this will be a good project to keep her away from the TV and computer! lol My 9 yr old decided she wanted to do something too...so wanted the RTG barn at first--but it's a bit pricey if I"m not sure it's something she's going to continue, so our Elicia helped us with a Travel Trailer. (Thanks She's so excited! She didn't even mind sanding tonite ... I'm really happy I have some budding miniaturists that I will be able to leave my houses with someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 What luck that the girls are interested!! The most fun I ever have are when my son and daughter help out with my builds! It's a wonderful feeling, and such a superb way to spend quality time doing things together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1irishgirl Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Weee, I'm just getting started on our Laurel (with the Primrose). I'm so excited to see her progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Congratulations on the mini miniers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I like it whne my two nephews are helping, It makes you feel proud sorta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chattycathy66 Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Lots of mini-ing going on with the mini-miniers... Natalie is doing well with the Laurel--actually great because there's so much "prep" work before the actual building of the house--she's done windows/trim, flowerboxes, porch step, stairs...and hasn't given up. She's done so much of it herself too! Here's the baywindow--I helped her with the initial window attached to the base and top--she did the rest. Of course, the seams between the windows could have been a little smoother...but I didn't want to criticize because I thought she did a great job for a 11 yr old (well almost 12)--she will become more of a "perfectionist" as she gets older, I know ,lol. And Cammie has been working on the Travel Trailer--she's just 9, so I've done most of the building, but she's done the punching out, sanding and initial painting--I've done the touch up painting best I could--I let her do what she could do--one day, if she continues with minis she'll look back at this, and see how much better she's become--hopefully Either way, it's been fun working together --and I'm really happy they're having fun too ! Btw--the travel trailer is a girls club house --her main character is a little girl who spends summers at her grandparents farm, and they've restored this vintage trailer for her and her friends... the "wallpaper" is felt squares from Hobby Lobby--what a deal, they were 50 cents each and 40 % off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 That's so cool! My "new" DIL has the Arthur & the McKinley I built, and she is very much into furnishing them and letting her niece play with the Arthur (with supervision after the little darling demolished the seashell bath fixtures...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elicia Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 How cute....the trailer definitely has a retro 70's look....they are both doing great..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 This is soooo great!! I love watching the progress please keep sharing the pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis Over The Hill Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 They'll always remember doing DH projects with Mom. Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I think it's wonderful when the children start expressing their creativity, and working with Mom or Dad is such a great way both to bond with and to encourage them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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