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Backyard Complete and Broken In

 I tried posting ALL my photos of the backyard transformation but it must have been too many, as I couldn't get it to upload.  So I decided that you all probably didn't want to see that much detail anyway!  LOL
 We were on vacation in Florida while the finished up the last week of work so we came home to find the yard (almost) done.  It was exciting and so amazing to see such a beautiful yard.  It was way beyond our expectations and we simply LOVE to be outside all the time now.
 Before the hill started at the base of the playset and basically went up at a very steep incline.  Now we have about 10 feet of additional yard for the boys to play in.  Perfect as they love to kick the soccer ball and hit the baseballs.
 These are the steps on the driveway side of the yard.  At some point we might add a little patio at the top of the steps to the left, since it's such a flat area.
 This is the view down the walking path towards the fireplace patio area.  I'm looking forward to planting lots of flowers and bushes to fill in the area and make it mine.
 The boys, being boys (especially Wyatt), can't seem to stay out of the river rock area.  I knew it was going to be tempting for him.
 Who needs seats when you have built in sitting areas?
 This is the view from the patio looking down to the house.  Luckily, the patio area stays in the shade for most of the day.
 It's so relaxing up here.
 And luckily, with the green space behind us, we will always have privacy.
 This is the stone bridge over the river rock river.  I'm now anxious for it to rain heavily so we can see how well this takes the water and funnels it to where we want it, instead of just in our backyard.
 This is the view from up in Ethan's room.
 And a birds-eye view from the upstairs playroom.
 Last Friday night we had some good friends over to help us break in the fireplace.
 Of course we HAD to make s'mores!
 The kids LOVED roasting the marshmallows.
 However, with the heat and humidity of the south, on top of the heat from the fireplace, it was a very messy experience with the chocolate!!  But it was so yummy.

It will be perfect in the fall to sit outside with a glass of wine or beer and enjoy the crispness.  Oh, and once we get a TV out there, we'll enjoy watching all the football games too.
 I got right to work planting.  I started with two purple and gold (I know, what was I thinking with Husky colors) day lillies.  They really are stunning.
 And also a butterfly bush.  It was tricky planting this on the hillside but I look forward to it getting big and beautiful.  With the purple color, I might make this Jason's Husky corner!  LOL

 Ethan enjoyed the playset and I enjoyed watching him from the walking path - almost straight across!
 Wheeeeeeeeeee!
 This is how Wyatt looks when he says "cheese" for the camera.  Too cute!
 We've been finding a lot of frogs in the yard lately but the other night I came downstairs to find one hanging out on the back door!  I had to take a photo to show the boys.
I finally got my hydrangea planted.  I just hope it does well in this part of the yard.

Well, I hope you enjoyed the tour of the backyard.  We look forward to hosting many a backyard party and hope you know that all our friends and family are always welcome to stop by and enjoy the yard with us!

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