The Backyard

We've been in the process of renovating our backyard for quite some time. We're finally in the home stretch and we've never been so excited to do yard work. Ahh, Holt and Betty Ann must be so proud of us.

This winter Lawton and Holt took down a tree that was in the center of the yard. It seemed to be in the way of everything we could imagine using our yard for...so out it went. In the last couple of weeks the yard has been cleared and dirt has been spread. Here are some beginning and progress photos:

Before

Down goes the tree

My yard guy

Spring time. No more tree but still lots of over grown shrubs and lots of roots above the ground. Lawton also took out the old chain link fence. Let the land clearing begin! Thanks to AAA Tree & Stump for all the work.

Cleared out. Our neighbor, Linda, is so sweet to share a yard with us for a little while.

ground leveled with fill dirt. Kobe has been having a great time rolling around in it.

Stay tuned next week for the big reveal. We'll be laying sod this weekend and putting up a new fence. Wahoo!

Our First Father's Day

Lawton had his first Father's Day this past Sunday. He's certainly earned it. I'm so proud to call him my husband and so glad that he's the father of my sweet girl. He's an amazing dad. He is involved in every aspect of our life at home. He likes to know the details and how our day goes everyday. There isn't a day that goes by where he doesn't ask, "What did you guys do today? How were her naps?" He's very in tune to our life at home...and I love it. He's also in tune to his job but it always come second after us. He loves his job. He works so hard everyday and never complains. I count my blessings everyday and thank God for this great man that I do not deserve.

Always trying new things with Dad...he's the explorer

Dad always provides the fun.

And is always willing to take me for a ride.

Happy Father's Day, Daddy!

To Grandma and Papa's house we go.

We had a great time this weekend hanging out with my parents. It was my mother's birthday as well as Father's Day, so we had a lot to celebrate. Weslyn had a great time hanging out with Grandma and Papa. She really can't get enough of them, especially Grandma. Within a couple hours of being there she was reaching for my mom any chance she got. It's probably because Grandma will carry her everywhere she wants to go for...for however long Weslyn would like to be held. At one point it was for 20 minutes outside of the restaurant. Just like my mom to spend her birthday dinner walking around outside carrying the baby while everyone else enjoys their meal. I wish I had a serving heart like hers. She of course was glad to take her dinner home in a to go box because..." Weslyn needs Grandma." We. are. in. trouble.  :)

Happy Father's Day to my sweet step dad and Happy Birthday to the best momma in the world!