This is son Paul/Terri's project that has been keeping me too busy to do any blogging.
Notice that the patio doors on each side of the chimney are rather high off the ground--well they were at ground level when we started in the spring. The lower windows were added.
The excess dirt was pushed over the hill to fill some of the back yard.
Since we removed about 4 feet of dirt, we had to build a retaining wall and new patio. Of course nothing could be square--lots of blocks and pavers to cut.
Patio at Christmas--
The addition is 14 by 22 and poured concrete in "lego" blocks (from the footings to the rafters). This is a very neat way to build. The windows are in but the interior work will be in 2009.
Of course we couldn't stop with just the back yard and the addition, so we went on to make a mess out of the front yard too. We had to remove old timbers and then excavate for retaining walls, patio and water falls.
No project is complete without neighborhood supervisors. Grandson is the shy one way in the back. He has been my helper all summer. He has been collecting rocks for the water falls and stream.
This is a view of the front yard from the front door. 2009 will involve planting and finishing water falls, stream, patio, steps and walkway. Plus new driveway etc.
It has been a fun summer--working and getting to know the grandkids. Memories!!!!!!!!!!!!
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