The finished product!! Shawn did an amazing job building these walls - and I love the built-in bench. You will notice on the top of the high wall we have a "rock garden". This is our little piece of Phoenix. No one can believe we didn't plant flowers, bushes, etc. But, seriously, why would I pay for something I would never be able to keep alive or keep weeds out of?? And I still just love the look of the rock. We do have a huge pot that I will plant some flowers in when I find a minute that will sit on top of the rock in the corner. As for the pic with the longer wall we are now attempting to grow some grass back where the wood chip garden was. Great job Shawn!!
We were so happy to enjoy some outdoor weather today - had a big picnic lunch with a bunch of friends - the kids were so happy to be outside. I am sooo looking forward to summer!! Shawn and I got to go on a date Friday night - went to dinner with one of my bestest friends Aldog and Jens - had an awesome time. We all went to the Royals game, courtesy of Shawn's work, and sat 5 rows back, first base line! I thought for sure we were going to get to bring a baseball home for Austin (or a black eye) - I've never had such good seats.
I'll leave you with some 2 year old to 3 year old conversation.
To set the scene, Austin and Ashlyn got sent to their rooms for making some bad choices having to do with sand not staying in the sand box and ending up on people's heads. After they had spent time in their respective rooms I went to talk to Austin and tell him to go apologize to his sister. He headed upstairs and this is what I heard from a distance.
Austin: "Hey Ash, what are you doing?"
Ashlyn: "Sitting on my bed, reading a book."
Austin: "Is that what you always do when you get sent to your room? Just sit on your bed and read a book?"
Ashlyn: "yes."
Austin: "Huh. can I sit by you and read too?"
Ashlyn: "Sure!"
I couldn't help but chuckle, apparently my discipline is causing my children to read at an earlier age.
Hope you are having the time of your life!
2 comments:
Thats pretty funny that I still recognize your signature! Love the kid banter!
I just saw the Cobie Cailat was in KC at the Uptown tonight. I enjoy your choice of songs. I did not know her before, but I have enjoyed her songs that you have picked out.
Rock wall looks great - lot of sweat!
Hope the kids are doing OK.
DCat
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