Extreme grass makeover

Have you ever had one of those weeks?  Well, it's been a monthful of those weeks around here.  Crazy toddler, busy Mommy and Daddy with work and home.  Well, J had a nice surprise for me when I got home from work.  I felt like I had been ambushed with some crazy landscaping show (just done in long parts because the patio was done a month ago).

 The dogs are already enjoying the new space.

Look at all the beautiful grass.  This yard has been a mix of dust, crabgrass, and clover since we moved in three years ago.  I will have to dig out the pictures from the first year to show you the transformation.  

Look at the lovely mulched area with my transplanted rose and hydrangea bushes.  There are always things to do, but now we will feel we can enjoy a safe space for Cooper to play.  Thanks to the landscaping crew and a special thanks to J.  Love you.

Backyard - Play Set Done

Finally, another part of the backyard done.  The sandbox does need a little more sand, but let's just call in done.  Hope Cooper likes it.

Backyard Day 837, or so it seems

Really, since we have started, the backyard project has moved pretty quickly.

Someone had to move 66 bags of rubber playground mulch.  Very heavy bags.  I think J completed 2-3 days of workouts with this adventure.

Cooper says "Thank you Daddy."  And "Thank you Papa for helping us make his play area safe."

And on top of it this adventure, some not-so-wonderful people decided to break-in to our garage.  I realize times are hard, but it doesn't give you a warm fuzzy feeling to know people have invaded your space.  We are fortunate the things that were taken are just STUFF.  We are just fine.

Backyard (continued)

This very busy guy helped his Dad to prep the area around his playset.  Now we are ready for the mulch to finish this area.  And sod ... and plants ... and furniture.  Does it ever end?

Backyard, Day 4

I left for Costa Rica on the 4th day of our backyard remodel.  J showed this by a video chat later that same night.  Gotta love a project that actually happens when it is supposed to.

A few more steps, and we will be really ready to enjoy the backyard.

Backyard, Day 3

Dirt moved from one spot to the next.  Hope this is enough to fill in all the Ben foxholes.

Big enough for the grill, a dining area, and a seating area.  Look at how nice and flat.

Surveying the scene ... notice the hand on the hip.

But I want to use the tools.

More to come in a few days. 

Backyard, Day 2

So, we have 3 tons of sand and a lot of pavers.

Who me?  I wasn't doing anything.  I promise.

Backyard Dustbowl?

So, we have neglected our backyard long enough.  And these 105 degree days haven't helped.

The lone bit of green in the backyard ...

So, what to do next?