Right about now, I'm remembering that this time last year, I was living in Arizona and it was already hot. Not t-shirt hot, I'm talking about "do I really have to go outside for any reason because I may melt" hot. And this is just spring time, not middle of summer when it's even more sweltering outside and your A/C poops out because it's running 24/7! So, now that I'm back on the coast, I'm feeling quite thankful that our hot days during spring are only about 70 degrees outside with a light breeze and that most mornings it's still cold enough to need a sweater. I sort of missed that. Another thing I missed: going outside and enjoying the weather; instead of making a mad dash to wherever the A/C was on. You never notice how important these little things are to you until you suddenly go without, and even then you might not realize you missed them until you get them back.
In other news, I (and the hubby) have been helping my parents redo the backyard. So far it has been a HUGE project, but we are finally seeing some improvement. So now there's a space enjoyable enough to enjoy the weather. :) We probably have a few more weekends of work to go, but I'd say it's coming along nicely. Here are some before and after pictures.
As you can see, it's been a long process that started a few years ago. But it is finally coming together and soon we'll be finished. Some grass, some cement, and some other finishing touches and it will be the perfect backyard to enjoy some peace and quiet.
-MinionMommy
P.S. Thanks to all of my friends who have come and helped at some point in this project. You have no idea how much it is appreciated.
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