Okay Mom, just as I promised...

Here are the pics of the backyard and one of the front. This is what we have been working on this past week. Only a couple more things to do and we are DONE! YEAH!!!

Here are the new barrels in front of the hot tub...I tried to talk Robert into just one but he wasn't having it. Sometimes you just have to give in...

These are the new cement bowls we have sitting in between the pool and the back patio...

This is the side yard (my favorite place)...it used to be a dog run but now the entire back yard is. We filled the side yard in with cement (a couple of years ago) and then added the over hang. We keep adding potted plants, pretty soon we will run out of room. LOL

Spent quite a bit of time replacing dead flowers this week...

Check out this cool cactus the super helpful guy at the Nursery gave me...okay so he really gave me three...heehee (so spoiled, I know...)

These are some of the pots we had to replant...the tall grass is a trooper but everything else eventually dies. Oh look, another COOL cactus!! :)

And this is where the pots REALLY start coming into play...LOL

Even more pots...my husband gives me a bad time about liking things symmetrical. Awww, there's Molly's cute little butt... LOL

Here's the third super cool cactus I scored...

Newest barrel addition and super handsome boy named Buddy... :)

Look Mom, there is the outdoor hanging lantern you and Kevie bought us. Looks great, huh? LOVE IT!! Although, the candle is not going to make it much longer...the heat is starting to melt it. Oops! :)

I stood on top of the pool waterfall to get this shot. The lighting was off but at least you get an idea of where the cement pots are. :)

Oh and last but not least...we yanked those ugly green plants out and put these babies in the front yard...

Well...what do you think Mom? You likey? We do!!

Alrighty then, I will talk to you later. Love you! Kare xoxox

Comments

[Kathee Brown]

1.

WOW!!! What a transformation! It looks so nice Kare, you and Robert did an outstanding job. Want to come over and do my back yard????
Love ya!
Kath

[Sharon in NE]

2.

Forgive me for reading your mom's mail, but I just HAD to. Love your yard! It looks so welcoming...in fact, how many guest rooms do you have? ;)

[Tanis Giesbrecht]

3.

BEAUTIFUL! Can I come swim in your pool???

[LSN]

4.

OMG Karrie...if you were Harland and Christophers auntie I would never see them all summer. They would literally be hanging out in your pool the entire time.

Love how serene your side yard looks! I can see why you love it so!

Linda

[Laura]

5.

I want a pool!!! eeeeeeek! :) I wouldn't mind coming there on a holiday either *grin*

[Trixie]

6.

Woohoo! We will be there in a blink of an eye! Ok - maybe not a blink but you remember that the kids are part polar bear right???? Looks great!

[tami]

7.

wow...you have an amazing home Karrie. I'm so jealous. Love the pool and the hot tub. Love your flowers and cactus. I love your stamping. You are one cool cat.

[Janean Campbell]

8.

This looks like such a peaceful and tranquil place to just sit back and relax..

[toni]

9.

Karrie - wow! This looks beautiful :) Great job on all that hard work. Now sit back and enjoy! :)

[Viv (VivLyn)]

10.

Looks very nice and peaceful! How I wish.....

[Leigh O'Brien]

11.

Well, where the heck do you live, Karrie? This looks like a spa retreat and I'm ready to come for a relaxing visit! Holy Cow!!! It's gorgeous.

Leigh

[Nancy P.]

12.

You've been busy!! This is GORGEOUS Karrie!!! Thanks for sharing the photos.....makes me want to come on over for a visit :)

[Tracy]

13.

Okay...so whens the party??? Looks fabulous. You are lucky that I am in Canada...otherwise I would be at your house every night!! ;0)

[Dana Florence]

14.

The yard looks great! So when are you going to take the time to relax and use it? lol