The Mulberry Bungalow

It was decided long before we moved into the Lazona Estate
 that we wanted to build our children a treehouse.
When I say "we," I am actually referring to Mr. Nielson.

 He and I envisioned a special spot in the Mulberry tree in our backyard, 

a place where our children could have their own space. 

It would be like an "off-the-grid" retreat just for them.

Remember when I made and sold personalized silhouettes for Christmas?

 I wanted to earn extra money to surprise them and buy Mr. Nielson

 the tools he has always wanted to make building the treehouse possible.

Well, I did it, earned enough, and GOT THE TOOLS FOR HIM!
A few days after Christmas, he began the treehouse project. 

Each day after work, he comes home, eats a snack or two,

and adds more magic to the two-story bungalow.

The kids are SO EXCITED!

The blueprint of this childhood dream is crammed into Mr. Nielson's head,

and I named the treehouse The Mulberry Bungalow!

It will be a few more weeks before it's completed. 

Right now, tools, wood, and cords are scattered all over the backyard. 

The children can't wait, and I admit, neither can I!

 I can envision it now—our little family all snug, sleeping soundly

 under the warm summer night sky.

Thank you, Mr. Nielson, for being the best, most creative,

and fun dad in the whole world!

And thank you for your vast knowledge of knots and math.

Without those, I recognize this project would flop.