On September 5, 2008 I gave birth to 4 beautiful babies Samantha, Bridgette, Theodore "Teddy" and Madeline. Nine days later on September 14, 2008 Madeline was called to Heaven. So begins my journey of raising my Quadruplets as Triplets. They will always be my Quads!!
Showing posts with label Pool. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pool. Show all posts

Friday, June 20, 2014

Pool side dinning

It's a nice evening and since I took the time to move my beautiful seating area from my side patio to the pool area I thought we had better use it. So we did!
 


 
We decided to enjoy our dessert outside by the pool.

 
Samantha

 
Alexis

 
Bridgette

 
Olivia

 
Teddy

 
Thanks for peeking in on us...

Pool! I am getting impatient

So I have been also working really hard on the side of my house. 11 years ago we had landscaping done for my brothers wedding and then we let it go. So I was really proud of what the kids and I did this spring. Nice seating area.
 
 
I decided since we plan on entertaining around the pool we should dine there so I moved my tables. I think it looks pretty nice, but now the side of my house is bare. Guess I will watch for clearance sales to find another dinning set or 2 for 1 of the areas.


 
I am pretty proud of these tanning chairs and tables, I stopped at Target to make a return and wouldn't you know they were half off. And exactly what I wanted!!

 
Perfect for Olivia to lounge by the pool.

 
OK even though the water needs a good cleaning before we are ready to host company, it has been hot out and the water is 83 degrees, so the kids waded around in it. I figure it is like a pond.




 
Well they tell me if the weather holds out it will be mostly done by Wednesday, I can't wait to have friends over!!!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Big Backyard changes!!

When we built our house, 15 years ago, we used to go to Home and Garden shows. And one of our very first years in our home we decided we wanted a pool.
 
Every time, pre kids, we went to the show we looked at the pools.
 
We started a savings account and even though we went infrequently in the years since having kids, we still looked at pools and dreamed.
 
We finally saved enough, so we started digging.
 

Putting stuff in the ground.
 

 
Choosing a tan liner rather than the traditional blue. Because as much as I like blue, we like to be different. Adding water.



 
Laying cement.

 
Looking at patio furniture.

 
Laying pavers.

 
Bringing in dirt to level.

 
The patio furniture arrived today. It does have those blue cushions. I brought them inside for now, since it is suppose to rain the next 3 days.
 


 
Just need the landscaping, which includes sod, the fence and the bar area and it's done. Everything, except the bar, should be finished by next Wednesday. So Thursday we can swim!!
 
Yes it has been a long 15 years waiting and saving for the pool but now that dream is so close. Will blog about it as soon as it is done!!
 
Thanks for peeking in on us!