Builder: MB Builders
I admit I was a bit nervous looking down the mouth of this fully enclosed slide. But I bit my lip and leaned forward. One and then two full twists later, I landed in the Thompson’s mudroom. Up until this point, I couldn’t remember the last time I skinned my elbow. I’m pretty sure I w as five, but I didn’t care. There’s nothing like flying down a slide, no matter how old you are.
This two-story twister is part of an ultimate playroom inside Marissa and Bryan’s Hayden home. An entire second-floor wing is designed to entertain their five young children and their friends. There’s a library with a sliding ladder, tiny chairs and an impressive collection of children’s books. Beyond that is an enormous playroom with swings that dangle from the ceiling, a climbing nook and a full stage with costumes. Hidden inside a wall is a dark winding tunnel lined with motion-sensor lights. I’d tell you where it leads, but it’s a secret.
If you knew Marissa, you’d understand why she and her husband went to such lengths to create this magical place. She loves kids, parties and fun. She can’t even talk about the stuff without a smile on her face. Besides, she said, “I have really active kids and the winters here are long.” Enough said.
The Thompson’s slide is a hit with their children and their friends. But it’s been pretty fun for adults, too, Marissa said. “Everyone has to try it at least once.”
You bet they do.
By Kristina Lyman
As Featured In: Summer/Fall 2015