Extreme Backyard Makeover

Stephen and I decided a few months ago it was time to get the backyard in shape (8 years later). Cole loves to play outside and we need a space for him that we can also enjoy. Stephen's brother owns a concrete company so first up was to pour a new patio. Stephen and John spent a Sunday afternoon jack hammering our old patio and John's crew showed up Monday morning to pour the new patio. It is colored concrete (Spring Beige) and has a diamond design pattern.

Here is a pic of the patio process. Stephen didn't think to get a before shot, but FYI...Our old patio was tiny.

The next step was filling in the drop off with sand and putting in new grass. Stephen worked on the grass for a few days.









Finishing touches.....(and purchases)

After sealing the cement

A new smoker (Happy Father's Day, Daddy)

New light fixtures

Daddy also decided to clean out the existing (nonexistent flowerbed)...it was a few cannons and lots of weeds...no bricks, mulch, etc. Here are some pics of the flowerbed in action.

Cole helping daddy with the sand

Finished product

We are now getting bids to build a cover. We want to install fans, speakers, etc. We had someone come out last week and another guy is coming out Tuesday. We hope to have this all done in a few weeks. Then on to furniture and decor. Maybe by the end of the summer we will have this all wrapped up. I will update more as we progress.