The Beck Zoo!!!

Here's another ode to Pinterest! This was actually one of the very first things I ever Pinned. I am a little ashamed that I have taken advantage of my Dad's retirement and his skills with woodworking a little more often than I should.  After all the blocks he cut, I just happened to email him a picture. And then a few weeks later I asked if he wanted to see where I was going to put the zoo.  Then it got serious.

 (Here was the inspiration photo.  Source here )

He came and measured, started drawing plans. I was pleased as punch when he came over to drop it off! He asked me several times if I was sure I wanted it to be 6 feet tall.  I tried to impress upon him the amount of stuffed animals we have in this house. I did indeed want it 6 feet!

 Here is my Dad and silly Mom, with the jail.

 I got it out back and prepped for painting. The rest of the furniture is white so I knew this would need to be too.

 Making the most of the zoo before we got to painting!

It took more than a few cans of spray paint but I was so happy with the result! We set about filling and instituting a 5 animal rule. You see, the reason I felt we needed the zoo, was because the boys beds are all so full of animals there is almost no room for them!  So, now each night they get to 'release' 5 animals from the zoo to sleep with. It is hilarious watching them toss them up and in each night.

I made the sign with some wood from Hobby Lobby and I cut the vinyl with my Silhouette machine. Now I just need to get the hubby to attach it and the Beck Family Zoo will be officially finished!

 See, Dad.  Filled to the tippy-tippy top.  And I love that you have to be in the room, with the door closed to even see it!

Thanks Dad, you really are amazing.  I will give you a break before I ask for my next project...