A Week of Fun!

We have had quite a week. Chris turned 30 (yay!) and he had so much fun! I think we all did! 

On Sunday we did some intense yard work and that included renting a sod remover and installing a new patio in our backyard. The sod remover was a monster of a machine. We intend to put in gravel where Chris parks his VW bug. We have such a big yard it's a little much to mow so we are removed the sod on the side of the house where the bug is parked and this is Chris working the machine. 

Never again.

 It was a beast. 

We then went to Lowe's to pick up the pavers and buy some plants (my favorite). Here are the Lowes guys and Chris loading up the pavers. I bought some really neat plants and I can't wait to plant them.So far our weather is still freezing at night so I've kept them covered so they won't die. 

All loaded up in my father in law's pickup. 

Cole has a special spot in the back right next to the window in the corner. 

He loves this little spot I learned.

I took a break to take a "in progress photo". 

All done!

Monday: Carter and I are doing some last minute shopping and here he is helping me load the wrapping paper he picked out onto the check stand. He's very determined to help.

Here he is telling me about what treat he would like.....sorry! He's too little for a big Snickers bar!

Monday at the greenbelt. Cole determined he had "magical" powers that could lead the ducks...so here he is "leading" the ducks away and into the river....

Carter loved running around!

Chris...the Birthday Boy! 

Ironically, the birthday gifts that Cole picked out for his Dad were also Cole's FAVORITE toy. Amazing how that happens...so Cole and Chris put them together before Cole went to bed.