Backyard redo, post #3: There is nothing to be afraid of...except...

[jenn D]

Ah Hello All,

We are halfway through the great backyard redo. Mom says there is nothing to be afraid of but so far this week we have seen:

#1. ...A large odd shaped truck which backed up to our driveway and dumped gunk out of its behind. Seriously, mom would never let us go there! Its not our potty spot! That truck needs to learn some manners!

#2. ...This scary Alien fellow. Mom says its a welder. All we know is this individual looks menacing, makes a lot of noise and has sparks flying all around him.  We actually like him because he is our family friend, Sam. But not in the helmet. In the helmet he is Lord Flame Thrower. We don't like that at all. He almost became BBQ Sam today. We will get to that in a minute.

#3. A Fire. Yes we said that right. Welder-Alien man started a small brush fire in our backyard with those flying embers. Luckily we were inside but our Grammie (who is getting one of our cousins this December) saw it from the window and ran out side. You see, the welder is our friend, Sam. He did not have his hearing aides in that day because he was doing so much welding so when Gram went outside yelling "FIRE!, FIRE!" He couldn't hear her. She had to douse him off with water to get his attention (and keep the flames from getting his boots) before he noticed what was going on and leaped off the ladder. Mom's, dad who we call Pop Pop was ever so helpful, just standing by snapping iphone pictures to capture the moment. Just what we need in a situation like this, someone to capture the embarrassment. Way to go Pops! Thank goodness Grammie earned her "Fire-Woman" badge in girl scouts!

Alex, our little boy was afraid for us and opened the front door yelling "Get out while you can!". He wanted to let us "Go Free and get away from the backyard fire". Neighbors must have loved that! Chaos in full throttle!  Luckily we stayed near mom and did not run off to explore the neighborhood. I think we were fascinated by the fire. Sam was unharmed but mom's poor lavender bushes are fatally charred. RIP nice smelling place we use to pee on. We will remember you fondly.

All in a days work, we guess.

So after a few days here is what we have:

A new fence around the humans pool area. And yes, Jake is thinking of a way to sneak into the big pool already.

A newly laid concrete patio which will be under the pergola structure. This is where our doggie hammock will go.

Still lots to do. Today we are getting the ground excavated and the base for our synthetic lawn put in.  As you can see, we are a bit depressed being housebound. We've decided to mope around the house until everything is done.

Hope you are all well!

Love,

PB&J

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

I love the redo updates. So far, so nice

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Well PB&J, things look confusing and tough right now, but in no time, you are going to be in doggy heaven!

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Wow, pooping trucks and fire.  More than any doodle needs!  But you are holding up well - it won't be long until you have a fabulous new place to explore (safely)!  Thanks for the updates!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

That is more excitement than even predicted!  Love seeing the progress! 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

PB&J,

Man, pooping trucks, aliens, and fires!  Lots going on at your house.  We wish we were there cuz we would add barking to the chaos.  Ned and Clancy

[Bonnie and Kona]

Oh my goodness... aliens and fire!!! Thank goodness you decided to stay close to Mom and not run out the front door. You know who is boss, right? And that rude truck. Who could imagine such a thing? 

Your yard looks awesome. So happy for you. 

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Looks like you are almost to the finish line!  I will be looking forward to hearing how you like the artificial turf.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Really moving along now guys. you will be done in no time : )

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Wow, life is sure exciting at your house these days! Thanks for keeping us posted, looks like things are shaping up nicely (well, except for the fire!). 

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Loving this blog, but not the part about the fire:(  Thank goodness for "grammie", she saved the day and Sam!  Enjoying the updates and looking forward to the end result.  Thanks PB&J for all your blogging!