Sunday, August 14, 2011

Patio - Phase Three




This patio projected has lasted most of the summer and is much bigger than either of us anticipated. It didn't help that Tim had to work a lot this summer or we were on vacation. But, now that we are finally home, we are making significant progress. We should be done with the dirt today and then can think about the concrete.

Dad - the deck is 16' X 22'. 

Our landscaping is in and it will look a lot better next year. I wasn't anticipating the bushes and flowers looking so small. It is nice to get Phase I done on that. Phase II (side of house and around back) will happen next year when the patio is done. 

Beth's poison ivy on her face is gone. She looks her sweet self again. Her friends have been coming and going on vacation, so she is excited to be able to have a friend back in the neighborhood.

Andy and I went to the bookstore to get each kid a book and magazine for up north. I had Andy get the Mad Magazine - I think I was his age when I used to get it for vacation. He is thoroughly enjoying it and will have it read before he leaves on Monday.

I am counting down the days of my summer vacation. I am having a hard time doing my schoolwork, because I want to soak up as much relaxation as I can. Let's face it, analyzing statistical power and Type I errors is not relaxing or enjoying.

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