In true Pinterest addict fashion, I saw other moms post the Kiddie Kar Wash and knew i HAD to make one! I started by looking at pictures of other's final products, and took the idea to Home Depot. With Owen strapped on my front, I got help from the employees and we started laying out the structure in the store. Once we made a small, mock version I knew how much PVC I needed and what sorts of connectors I would need.
I was so excited to bring the pieces home and immediately put it all together. Once we had the structure together I was able to find some places to make improvements and started with new cuts and a few more HD trips. I was expecting to do this project on my own, but once Steve got to SEE the basic structure he got just as excited as I did, and started to help. Good thing because he did most of the cuts, and adding the holes.
With the structure up and the holes in, it was time to test it out! On went the hose, and.... NOTHING happened. We were so sad. Our initial assessment was that we put in too many holes and the water couldn't flow high enough to get through the pipes. As we were outside working on the project, our neighbor had joined us. He got excited with us and suggested trying his hose - with his super water pressure. He turned it on and.... BAM! It was awesome!!! ***Note to anyone who makes one next, make sure you have a hose with great water pressure!*** With the structure and holes, it was time to decorate. I added some strips of plastic table cover, sponges and pool noodles, and an Enter sign... Voila! Kiddie Car Wash. Of course the boys needed to test it out before Camp Nichols!!!
And a pic of Owen's date :)
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| Owen is just one week older than Baby Sophia |
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