Backyard Happenings

I realize I haven't blogged in forever.

We have been ridiculously busy and overwhelmed since Irma.

I try not to say her name. 

Because of HER, it got us to thinking about how to be better prepared,

just incase we ever have another hurricane. 
Let's just say "h" word.

First we decided to raise the sea wall.

Everything dominoed. 

The dock was damaged, so we dismantled part of it.

Building the sea wall higher,

required bringing in dirt.

Bringing in dirt meant new plants.

Thankfully, I had help from this missy.

That made us realize the pool deck wasn't going to work. 

We tore it down.

We built a new one.

Can you see the light at the end of that tunnel.

We chose cable fencing around the deck and pool 

which I am in love with.

We finally ordered grass.

Can you say a prayer that it'll grow?

Can't believe that I am hoping for rain.

All in all,

Mark & I love big projects.

It has been fun.

The dock still needs work but it should be soon.

Another prayer please.

We know we are so blessed and we know Who is in control.

I have this sign in my kitchen to remind me when I need reminding.

I am glad to be back at documenting our lives.

So many have switched to Instagram but I apparently have the need to talk so this works for me.

Hope you are all doing well.

Have a Great Weekend!

Ready For Fall

Hey everyone!

Long time, no hear.

The hurricane came and let us know all about it.

We didn't get as much damage as several 

of our neighbors 

but Irma still took a toll on us.

The water came into our den which is ground level, along with the back porch and garage.

Hopefully, we'll raise the floor level one of these days.

Three steps forward, two steps back.

That seems to sum it up.

Enough with my saga.

How are you?

Ready for Fall?

I am so ready!

I can't wait for the weather to cool off. 

Long sleeve shirts make me happy.

Isn't this porch cute?!

sandandsisal

I've been searching the web for front porch ideas.

My porch is small and I've tried a chair with plants 

but I'm never thrilled with the outcome.

I like the simplicity of this one

I found on Pinterest.

How about this idea?

I like it a lot.

Simple and pretty.

We get a lot of wind since we are on the water.

I have to consider that when decorating.

I hope you all have a great week.

I'm shopping with mom today. 

What will we find?

So many treasures to find.

She LOVES Belk, so I'm sure it will be one of our stops.

Kirklands, Hobby Lobby

 and a trip to the Bible book store 

are most likely going to happen.

I will let you know if I find anything exciting 

and how my porch ends up.

Have a happy!