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Friday, August 6, 2010

Titan Trampoline

One Wednesday afternoon, I received a phone call from a friend. She asked if we would like a trampoline. I have never had anyone ask me that question before. Would you like some cookies, or some help, or some medication... never a trampoline. She proceeded to explain that her friend (who's daughter is in the same amazing gymnastics group as my friend's daughter) is going through a divorce, moving and getting rid of stuff. Some of that "stuff" was a 14' x 16' HUGE custom trampoline.

It ended up not fitting in my friend LeAnne's yard so she called us. Our answer was of course a resounding YES!!! and they drove over the next morning to set it up. (Yes, they were kind enough to think of us, give us a trampoline, and even came over as a family to help set it up). It took us almost 4 hours to put it together... lots of sweat, muscle and love was used and it turned out great. The best part was finishing and watching the kids giggle as they bounced.
Brother Howlett worked so hard to get that trampoline over here and put together... after much prodding, all he wanted in return were some brownies. So basically, we traded some brownies for a trampoline. I think we scored (and owe them a lifetime supply of brownies). My kids LOVE it and are on it all of the time... we hold Family Home Evening on it each week and have family bounce parties. We are all excited to sleep on it next!

Pretty much the best freebie ever.