Yesterday when Avery asked me to help build a fort, I gave it my best shot and tried to create a little magic of our own in the middle of the family room. It's really a shame I couldn't have invited Jude Law over to give me a hand, but I think we managed OK without him.
It took a few sheets, clothespins, wooden clips, bungee cords, a little imagination and a whole lot of patience, but in the end, Avery gave me a hug and said it was the best fort ever.
Another perfect and completely free summer activity.
sometimes our whole upstairs is one big fort.
ReplyDeleteobviously, we are fort fans.
fort fans - that sounds funny
ReplyDeleteWell, I would have said the same thing (and would have hugged you too ! LOL) Building forts are such a cozy activity, no matter the seasons ... winter forst are to die for when it's cold outside, aren't they ?!
ReplyDeleteHave a great middle of the week, Molly ! oxoxox
We make forts (and often pirate ships as well) in our living room frequently. I have a beautiful sea grass basket that is filled to the brim with sheets & blankets for just such an occasion. The only down size is that forts are much easier to get into & out of when you are 3 feet tall... :-)
ReplyDeleteI have such good memories of making forts as a youngster and I look forward to making them with my daughter.
ReplyDeleteI tune into your blog every once in awhile and today's post brought back wonderful memories. Thanks :)
Ahhh huge fort fans over here too!
ReplyDeleteOh, and yes Jude Law would have made a lovely fort building companion hehe ; )
geez, I think it's a shame jude law couldn't give me a hand dooing just about anything. ;)
ReplyDelete~Tara
Oh yes, I love that scene! I want that room, and I want to be a little girl again for just a bit to enjoy it. Your fort is lovely, too!
ReplyDeleteThat's my favorite scene from my favorite movie. I think I might watch it again soon.
ReplyDeleteYou have pretty fort sheets.
ReplyDeleteForts were the theme of my childhood, whether they were blanket forts, tree forts, snow forts...
That was a great fort.......
ReplyDeleteon the day that i pulled finn out of kindergarten, we celebrated by making a fort in the living room and sleeping in it. Forts forever! (maybe not forever, our living room is TINY and we can't walk around them!) Your house looks so cozy.
ReplyDeleteMy husband has come home to a different color fort every day for a week. So delighted to see your post!
ReplyDeleteHappy fort making!
Man, that was my favorite thing to do when I was little.
ReplyDeleteDid they sleep in it last night?
ReplyDeleteI remember as a kid, my heart fluttering at the mention of a refridgerator box.
ReplyDeleteyes tent fun is in the air :o) Love the tent you built...it looks like a fun place to explore for sure :o)
ReplyDelete~simply~
Oh, I loved building forts from sheets as a kid! Great inside activity for hot days.
ReplyDeleteOh oh oh, great memories coming back. Thanks for that!
ReplyDeleteI love that scene too!! All you need now is a few twinkle lights.. Three cheers for forts!!
ReplyDeletelove that scene and i love your fort!! :^)
ReplyDeleteI love that movie. hmmmm... I love Jude Law!
ReplyDeleteMolly, you should get hired by the local library or farmers market to make their blog as beautiful and interesting and whimsical as this....you know one day.
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