Move Over, Bob the Builder - Here Comes Nathan!

Nathan started working on redoing our deck. It wasn't built properly and we also need it to be bigger. Our patio table and chairs don't even fit on it. And since it will be pretty much the only level spot in the yard we figure we'll go all out. I know we will use it and enjoy it. He's also going to gate the stairs for days when I want to take the kids out but the yard may be wet, or whatever.

He also got our swingset back and put it up last week. It was Avery and Alexis' first time in the swings. They loved it! Avery loved it so much, in fact, that she threw an "all out, legs kicking, arms flailing, screaming, throwing herself on the ground tantrum" when we took her out of the swing. While Nathan was working on the deck she stood with her nosed pressed against the back door going "wee, wee, wee".

Here's what the deck looked like before:


And here are some pictures in progress. Nathan is trying to keep the frame so at least he won't have to redo that part, just the add on. It is tiring for him and me to have him do a project like this, but I know it will be worth it in the long run. I just keep imagining myself in a lawn chair relaxing in the sun!