Day at the Beach

Digging "the hole".

Packing sand for a castle.

Avery and her friend, India.

While Ben was working so hard on the yard, Ave and I decided to "get out of his way" so we went to the beach with some friends from church. There were so many kids, Avery had a blast! They dug a hole so deep when she was in it, you couldn't see the top of her head. It was so funny to watch them! She just followed the bigger kids around and did what they did. By the time we got home Ave was a sandy mess and I burned so bad I couldn't walk the next day! But we had a great day.

Our Backyard...in Progress

Daddy's big helper, well she made a big mess anyway!

Can I tell you how dirty she was when they were done?!

After Ben removed two loads of dirt to level the yard.

After the wall is finished.

This is where the grass will be.

The finished patio! He did such a good job.

About two weeks ago, our backyard was a slanted pile of dirt. We began the process of creating something we could enjoy, despite it being so small. It has been quite the intense and complicated process but we are almost there! Ben has been working so hard trying to get it done before my sister gets here on Wednesday. And his work has been much appreciated and well worth it, all he has left is to lay the sod. Then we will work on the flower beds as we have time. It is looking so nice! I can't wait until it is completely done, it will be so nice.