Saturday, April 17, 2010

chicken-coop


We finished the chicken coop today! The boys helped paint and I had to keep telling my perfectionist self over and over that it was just a house for chickens and that a few run spots are not a big deal. It was so worth it I know to teach them how to work and help the family. They loved every minute of it. Abby was over playing so she got in on the fun too. Unfortunately I didn't get a picture before she left. The kids were so funny we kept hearing, "Oops! Sorry." They were painted almost as much as the chicken coop. Cole was not a fan of me helping with the coop. [Thanks Vickie/Wendy for the cute cute hat!] If he was awake he was siting in the stroller being grumpy and crying-- we're both glad that project is over. Darryl did a great job of building the coop-- and he did it in 2 days. There was a business trip in between those days but still that was quick! Darryl went to get another gallon of paint and came home with 2 more chicks. That is the second time he's done that! He's not allowed to go to the hardware store anymore! They are super cute, they have afros/mohawks, but we really don't need that many chickens.

5 comments:

Rachel said...

I have been waiting for these coop pictures. I think I must see it in person. It looks super fun and exciting. I love the red- it looks great!

Jenn said...

Come on over Rach! If you come soon you can see the new babies-- you have to come soon though because these things seem to turn into monsters over night!

Jenny said...

Jenn, about how much was the coop to build?

Jenn said...

It was about $400.--Are you building one?

Jenn said...

The $400 includes EVERYTHING. Darryl wouldn't count the paintbrushes and such but I do because we had to trash them.