Monday, May 16, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Kids swimming in the pool
The water is still a little cold 72-74 degrees, but the kids are loving it.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Backyard flowers
Although these plants have just been planted, many of them are flowering. We can't wait until they mature!!
This first one is our favorite. It is called a Yellow Bird of Paradise. There are many Birds of paradise, but this one quite rare. Although they do very well in this climate, many nurseries do not carry them nor are they very familiar with them. So, after searching the entire valley, we were able to locate a three plants and bought them.
This one is a vine next to the grape arbor. The vine produces tons of flowers that have the most amazing orange color. The kids all say the flower looks fake because of their brilliance!
Here is a great picture of the grape plants!
This is a Bottle Brush Plant and has a unique flower. We actually have one tree variety of this and when it matures looks great!!
This is lantana. We have this on a hill and it will eventually grow into ground cover and fall over a retaining wall.
This is Orange Jubilee. They produce a cluster of orange flowers. This too, will look great when it matures.
This first one is our favorite. It is called a Yellow Bird of Paradise. There are many Birds of paradise, but this one quite rare. Although they do very well in this climate, many nurseries do not carry them nor are they very familiar with them. So, after searching the entire valley, we were able to locate a three plants and bought them.
This one is a vine next to the grape arbor. The vine produces tons of flowers that have the most amazing orange color. The kids all say the flower looks fake because of their brilliance!
Here is a great picture of the grape plants!
This is a Bottle Brush Plant and has a unique flower. We actually have one tree variety of this and when it matures looks great!!
This is lantana. We have this on a hill and it will eventually grow into ground cover and fall over a retaining wall.
This is Orange Jubilee. They produce a cluster of orange flowers. This too, will look great when it matures.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Backyard
The backyard is mostly done!! Most of the plants are small but will grow very fast over the summer. At least there is no more dirt!
Friday, February 11, 2011
The pool is done!
The pool is now filling up! We will have the landscaper coming in to finish the rest of the backyard next week sometime.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Almost done!
All that is left is to put the Pebble Tec in and fill it up. We will be meeting with our landscaper tomorrow and he will begin with the rest of the yard soon after the pool is done.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Starting to look like a pool!
It is amazing how they can spray concrete to form walls now. No forms were needed! This Wednesday or Thursday they will be putting in the decking and the rock work.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Pool update
Watching a pool being built is an interesting process. In the next set of photos the plumbing, steel, and electrical were put in. We have a huge LED light that can change many different colors which will be fun to see when it is all done.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Pool!!
We are having a pool built in our backyard. It is amazing to think that even with a pool, our yard looks so huge. 
