long time coming.

We've been in our home for six years and I have selfishly wanted our backyard done since day one. Though its our least favorite feature of our home (because of the size), I still wanted a safe place for the kids to play outside. Since Dave has experience in landscaping he had grand plans and I'm so glad he took the lead. Its been a long time coming, but I'm glad to see it finally complete!

We began excavating back in March. Dave spent his spring break diligently digging up a ton of dirt in the back and the kids were glad to help.

Footprint of the extended patio.

Dave created a small mountain of dirt that the kids were super excited to climb.

Step 2: refinish our concrete slab. We choose a graphite blue color to stain with.

Step 3: Begin building patios out of pavers...stone by stone.

The beginning of the firepit.

Probably 1/8th of the pavers Dave used...and hauled back and forth.

Laboring brick by brick.

Finished Patio + Firepit #1

Finished Patio #2 + Planter

Step #3: Add grass synthetic grass. (we do live in a desert)

Finished product! (plants to come)

 And of course we let the kids out back once everything is done..and they found a dirt pile to play in. :)