It's Done!

Our backyard is finally finished! We've had dirt in our backyard since we moved in and it's limited our time outside. God blessed us and we were able to have a company come in and design something in our limited space. Here are some shots of what we have now and how Jackson celebrated with his new baseball T.

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After

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The acrylic over the concrete.

It's been nice already to open the door and let him play outside without having to worry about how much dirt he's going to track in when he's done. It's not a large yard, but it's great for us considering we have the park as our front yard. We're overwhelmed by God's goodness to us and blessing us beyond our wildest dreams and expectations.

The Three Moore Men

Don't they look thrilled to be taking this?

This One's for Grandma Frank

For anyone who knows my grandmother, she loves children and giving them gifts. She told us that everyone needs a little red wagon and was surprised that Jackson didn't have one yet. So, she found one at a thrift store for $1 and gave it to him. (Only it's a little pink wagon) Jackson knows the difference between pink and red, but is convinced this is a red wagon that "Gramma Fwank" gave him. Shane has put it in "toy time out" several times (when we need a break from certain toys) and Jackson found it again this week. He's been dragging balls, money, toys, etc around the house and it's not quiet. Here are a few shots for Grandma. I love you!

Spolied for a Week

Shane's parents came and spent a week with us over their Spring Break. I don't know who has more fun-Jackson or his grandparents. Since he's the only grandchild at this point on the Moore side, he is showered by all with attention. He got to spend the week with them while Shane and I worked. Actually, I worked. Shane came down with strep the day his parents arrived and was home in bed until Wednesday. I've since lysoled everything in the house and no one else has had any symptoms, Praise God.



We've been having our backyard landscaped over the past two weeks which is a major blessing. It will be so nice to let Jackson go outside and not come in filthy from all the dust and dirt (since that's all he's had to play in for 15 months). They covered the concrete walls with stucco but we had to paint it since we're too frugal to pay what they charge for that service. Shane's parents brought a sprayer and did it for us and it looks amazing. Of course Jackson wanted to help, but I was a fun spoiler for him. We pulled out some water colors instead so he could paint while grandma and grandpa did.

I'm so grateful that I have amazing in-laws who love helping with our home improvement projects.


"I painting!"

He added more color to the water than the paper.