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!

Walking Through The Neighborhood

 Where did that weekend go?

I hope you had a wonderful one.

All my teams lost.

(There, there now)

I went for a walk on Saturday.

I just kept walking and walking.

The homes in our area are gorgeous

so I thought I'd share some pictures

of my faves. 

My iPhone doesn't do any justice 

but you will get the basic idea.

Landscaping is where my heart is. 

I love a groomed yard.

I have reached the stage of life 

where I'd rather higher a landscaper.

Not sure if you can see the apples in the tree.

It was covered a few weeks ago.

When I first got married many, many moons ago,

I wanted a brick house.

Our first home was brick so...

been there, done that.

This one is pretty with a mixture of textures.

This one is my favorite.

You can't see the huge front porch trimmed in white.

How about those stained garage doors.

Did you count them?

Yes! 4 garage doors.

I should have taken a better picture

but when you are out walking,

you don't want people to think 

you are stalking the neighborhood.

What is your favorite style of home?

I can adapt wherever I live 

but 

I believe Kansas has the 

most gorgeous homes.

I just kept walking and walking and before I knew it,

I had walked 2 hours.

I did stop at a garage sale.

No mun, no fun.

I took this picture for Mom.

I was thinking this would be nice 

around her tree.

She recently picked up a cart 

just like that from a garage sale.

My walk ended up with my honey

tracking me down and giving me a ride.

Thank goodness!