Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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Fun Father's Day Activities for Dad

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Spend some quality time with Dad this year and try one of our fun Father's Day activities. From grilling together to taking a trip to the museum, there is a Father's Day activity for every Dad!

1. Spend Quality Time as a Family: It doesn't matter what the activity is, the most important thing Dad wants for Father's Day is to spend time with you! Plan a backyard bonfire or curl up with a movie, either way, simply scheduling family time will make his day special.

2. Plan a Father's Day Outing: Whether it's a museum, a farmer's market, or a ball game, plan a trip to a nearby attraction to celebrate Father's Day. Choose something that fits Dad's personality ~ after all, it is his day!

3. Cook Dinner with Dad: Get the whole family involved in cooking Dad's favorite meal for a special Father's Day dinner. Even younger kids can help ~ assign them easy tasks, such as setting the table or tossing the salad.

4. Enjoy the Outdoors Together: Find a hiking trail, go for a bike ride, or head to a local park to enjoy the outdoors. As long as you're outside and spending time with Dad, he'll be sure to have a great Father's Day.

5. Give Dad Alone Time: Whether it's watching football, taking a nap, or catching up on some light reading, Dad will love the chance to have a few hours for himself. It's Father's Day, so let Dad pick his activity for the day and then let him enjoy his alone time!

6. Take a Fishing Trip: What better way to spend Father's Day than doing what Dad loves best? A fishing trip can be as simple as throwing a rod in the local pond, but he'll love showing you the tricks of the trade.

7. Grill Outside with Dad: Host a Father's Day barbecue or cookout to let Dad show off his grill master skills. Invite friends and family to come ~ the more the merrier!

8. Read Your Favorite Book Out Loud: It can be difficult to find time to spend with the whole family but one easy way to get everyone together is to sit down and read a favorite book out loud. Looking for something more upbeat? Have the kids act out the scenes as you read

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