Day 2 of Pool Building-Electrical & Plumbing

Here are Day 2 Pictures. Today they trenched the backyard, put in the electrical and the water lines. We now have a pool pump, filter, and drain pipes in the deep end. Bret and I also picked out our tile, colored bottom, and decking. It is going to be beautiful. We were told today that the pool should be completed and ready to swim in by about the 10th of July. Wow!
What a mess!
Look we have a filter and a pool light!
And.....a pool pump!

Day 1 of Pool Building..... Digging the Hole!

The Pool Construction is moving along so quickly. On Day 1, they dug the shape of the pool. Here are a few pictures throughout the day.Removing the grass....
Digging the hole....
Ty evaluating the situation....
Our pool! Kind of.....

Happy Father's Day to a Great PaPa Paul!

So, if you know my father-in-law, you know that when a camera appears anywhere close, he disappears. So when he is least expecting it, I snap a picture. The most recent picture we have of our dad is at Christmas. So Happy Father's Day Dad! We hope you have a wonderful day!

Happy Father's Day Daddy!

Happy Father's Day Daddy! Mom asked us why you are the best dad in the world and this is what we said:
Tyler: "My dad is the best because he always encourages me to do my best and remember who I am!"
Braeden: "My dad is the best because he goes to work so we can have a nice home, and toys, and stuff!"
Cason: "My dad is the best because he loves me!"
You are the best daddy to our three wonderful boys. I love to watch you play with them, talk with them, and set a wonderful example for them to follow. I hope you have a special day and remember how much we love you! Happy Father's Day Honey!
I love you! Jen

I Couldn't Ask for a more Wonderful Dad!

Happy Father's Day Daddy! You are the best and I hope you know how much I love and treasure you! You are a honest and wonderful man and the example you set for the boys means the world to me. Thank you for loving us, supporting us, and for just being you! I hope you have a wonderful day!

Before and In Progress......

Here are a few pictures of what the backyard looked like before this whole process started and today after the curbing (completely taken out by Ty, Brae,and Case) and trees were taken out. Our yard looks huge! It is crazy! We are getting so excited for the digging to begin.
Before..........on June 6, 2009
In Progress..........on June 10, 2009

Brae's 1st Paid Job!

Here is another cute story about our Sweet Braeden. Today our Yard Guy came to do the yards and take down two trees in our backyard. One of the trees was easily 30 feet tall and I was a little nervous about it coming down. Once it finally fell, Braeden asked if he could go out and help them drag the trimmings around to put in the trailer. We also had old swing set wood that needed to be hauled off. So out went Brae and he worked with the yard guys for about an hour dragging branches and wood to the front yard. I also looked out in the front yard and he was raking up clippings there too. It made me so proud that he was willing to help. After the yard guys were done, Brae came running into my room with the bill and .......$3.00 that he had earned for helping Gonzalo. He was so excited! He later told me he tried to give it back, but Gonzalo made him take it. Isn't that the cutest story? I'm so proud of you Braeden