On a late afternoon after work, I was able to start on the railing. Here's one side almost completed.

The point of this photo is showing the rope and pulley that Charis requested, so they could pull stuff up in a bucket. :)

On another evening, I was able to start on the crow's nest. It ended up being far more complicated than I expected.

The small lower platform on the left is the beginnings of the "way up." I'll add a small ladder to the top and either stairs or a ladder up to the small platform.

Below: Good Friday offered some extra time. I got a lot more accomplished on the railing and crow's nest.

Charis approves!!

(I think she's starting to accept the lack of a roof...)

Click here to see the last page of pictures and the completion of the treehouse!