Rocks, rocks and more rocks.

Our yard is looking better every week day thanks to all Corey's backbreaking work.

By his best estimates, he and a few helpers have moved over 110,000 pounds of rock (gravel, crushed rock, and landscaping rock). No wonder his arms are looking so buff. {swoon} We might have to landscape again next year. Or not.


The area under our deck is now usable. As you can see, we have been enjoying the area and the pool that is currently housed there. It is a perfect spot for lunch and Kya activities because it is shady and sheltered from the wind.


Last weekend the heat index was over 110°F and I was wishing the pool was a bit bigger and deeper.


The guys (Corey and Andrew) used the pool to wash and cool their feet after a long day of moving rocks. Money well spent!


... on to work ...


East side of the house: rock is spread


South side: pea gravel spread under deck and crushed rock in landscape area. picnic table painted and usable


West side: rock is spread within landscape borders (dirt area showing will all be lawn)


North side/front: dry creek beds made (for gutters and run off areas)


Shed: future basketball hoop area is complete with gravel. Prairie grasses are starting to grow


North/Front: dry creek bed works!


Driveway: culvert ditched have rock and gravel installed to stop washouts


West side/back yard/retaining wall: larger rocks placed for border with future mulch area


Front yard: "island" made ... needs work but we're excited to have it started.


Front yard: walking/nature path started with border of rocks. The path will be pea gravel. The dirt area to the right of the path will be mulch and perennials.

Whew. Well this is this week's yard update.

Now for fun photos. All the following photos are from two weeks ago. Corey's dad and sister visited for the weekend to help with yard work. They were a HUGE help!


Kya was very excited with this surprise from Grandpa Gary and Maria.


I think she kind of likes it. Haha.


She has already spent hours playing with her tricycle. She likes to put rocks in the trunk. Then take them out. And repeat over and over.


This is Kya and Corey's dad, cooling off in Harmon Lake after a long, hot day of yard work.


Maria is a life guard and is very good with Kya in the water. They could have played all afternoon. No wait, they did.