Here come the rocks
As many of you know, the addition on our house and the subsequent re-landscaping of our backyard has been the primary focus of many of our weekends for the past year. Â Slowly, slowly, it is taking shape. Â This week we made a huge leap of progress…the rocks were delivered. Â Dan has spent hours creating the plan for our backyard patio space and now the work can begin. Â Truly, I know we will we overjoyed when this project is finally complete. Â But, in the meantime all of piles of dirt and rocks provide some good entertainment.
Kai and Micah ascending the rock pile
First things first, the rock pile must be conquered.
The sitting rocks
Then, the best rocks must be claimed.
When you need to go, you need to go.
And, finally, “marked”…as any wild animal would do, yes?
For real, though, the rocks will be moved, stacked and precisely placed to create a patio and surrounding retaining wall.
Setting the first rock
Ryan, our nine-year old friend from next door, helped Dan throughout the day yesterday, clearing and leveling, laying out the weed cloth and marking the shape of the wall with spray paint. Â Then, some other folks came and helped set the first rock. Â A big accomplishment!
Ryan watches on while the first big rock is moved.
Patio "before" picture
I imagine you will all be seeing more of this project as it evolves, as it will be the focus of much of our time this spring and summer. Â If you would like to contribute, please send gift certificates for back massages and chiropractors…I imagine Dan will need them. Â 🙂
Marin: You are amazing. I love what you’re doing. Hope you all had a great weekend. Love, Bill
cool pics of the new patio. look forward to seeing it in person. let me know when it would it be a good time to come out and visit this summer either at your place or at the beach. morgan