Handcart and Trek

Russ worked long and hard on this handcart so that our ward could have the most awesome campout and trek ever!  Thankfully he had many people who were willing to give up several evenings and saturdays to help and get it done.  I want to say that I am sorry for not being super patient like I should have been.  It turned out wonderful and my husband is amazing!!!

 It started out as a tree in our neighborhood that the city was removing.  Russ asked if they would donate the trunk for a church youth activity.  Not really suppose to, but since it was for church, the guy said sure.  Russ then took it out to a sawmill that is owned by a member of the church.  He cut the boards and loaded them back up.

Many nights and saturdays were spent cutting, steam bending, shaping, nailing, glueing, sawing and assembling the handcart.

Finally it took shape.  It's super sturdy.  We sanded and then stained....finally something the women and children could participate in.  The primary children and their leaders also made a really cute cover for the handcart.

At last, we went to Camp Rotary with the fabulous Great Falls Third ward and four handcarts.  (three were borrowed from the Helena Stake.)  The trek was a little more than a mile with two creek crossings, lots of snacks, and a delicious lunch.  It turned out so well, this might have to be a bi-annual activity:)  What else did you expect now that we have a handcart sitting in our driveway!!!!