Extending the Patio & Sprinklers

I am so so so glad to finally have this project checked off our to-do list. The awning went up two years ago. We extended the awning past where the patio came to an end with plans to extend the patio to the edge of the awning at some point.

Prepping the area for the extended patio.

Concrete poured. Then the rain came--reason for the tarps.

The lawn drops down a bit from where the patio was, so we decided to put in some stairs on the side. I think they turned out great!

 

 We also (FINALLY) had sprinklers installed in the back yard. So very glad we don't have to water by hand. It was hard to get used to it though. There were several nights when I started to head out, then remembered that I didn't have to.

We finished off the transformation with rock. I am looking forward to our plants getting bigger.

Neighborhood Movie Night

For the second year in a row, our neighborhood has had a movie night. We love being able to get together with our awesome neighbors!. Last year we watched Despicable Me, so last night we watched Despicable Me 2.

July Happenings

 Attempting to teach Shiloh, Kinley, Ashlyne, and Anyka (Frank twins) how to play connect 4. 

 

 

Kinley's version of breakfast of champions.

 

 

 Shiloh loves grandma's kitty.

 Selfies of Shiloh are the best.

Well Child Check Ups

Mason and Cooper went in for their well child check ups yesterday. I really really don't know why they do them as school aged children, other than when they turn 11 and need a booster shot or two. 

Here are Mason's stats:

Height 56.10 inches (92%)

Weight: 72.2 pounds (77%)

And Cooper's stats:

Height 50.71 inches (91%)

Weight 59.8 pounds (85%)

All in all Mason and Cooper are both super healthy and right on track with their development.

Mason's 9th birthday

Who has two thumbs and is nine years old! This handsome dude!

Jeff and I were able to take Mason out for dinner for his birthday. Such a treat (I hope) to be able to go out with just Mom and Dad without any younger siblings there to interrupt our conversation.

Mason was able to have a few friend over for a party and got to go to Strike Zone.

I wonder if she is comfortable?

Cub Scout Day Camp

This is an event Mason looks forward to each year. I was able to go again this year. It was so HOT! I wasn't doing so hot when we got home. Pretty sure I had a case of heat exhaustion.