Patio

Remember how I said putting a patio on our house was on the "to-do" list before this little guy came? Well....last Thursday workers came out and started that project. They were quick and great to work with. By Saturday evening, Scott and I were showing off our new and finished patio to our friends. Ever since then, we've been enjoying meals and every evening out on the patio. So, do we have a hospital bag packed yet? His room finished? His laundry done? The infant carseat in the car? Nope, but we sure have been enjoying sitting out there and relaxing each evening. We're enjoying our last couple "free" nights ....I don't think our newborn will be going to bed at 7:30 like Elli does, but rather staying up with us until the last possible minute for one last meal before our 2-3 hour stint of sleep (it doesn't seem too long ago that we were doing this)!!

So....Here is a before picture....

And here is the patio and walkway....






In one weekend we got our patio, a grill, new patio furniture, a smaller charcoal grill, grill cover, and firepit. This weekend we are going to be concentrating on getting the landscaping done (anyone want to come join)?? :) So Connor, I know I said I'd like you to hold out until this past weekend was over and you did. However, if you could just wait a tad longer we'll have this patio all ready for your arrival! Your Dad and I have bets going....I think you'll come next Friday, Aug. 12th and your Dad thinks you'll hold off until the 14th or 15th. We'll see!!