The digging finally stopped....

So, here we are, almost two weeks into the pool digging and things seem to be going pretty well. The walls are up, the concrete has been set, and they have even back-filled and graded our yard. The next step will be to pack the dirt in around the pool. The guys plan to soak the dirt with water for several days. The patio should be poured early next week and the concrete base and liner should be installed late next week. Below are pictures of the process over the last week. We, or should I say, Jen is hoping the pool is complete by Spring Break. We shall see. By the way, I'm looking for free labor to help lay sod. Any takers?

And the digging continues....

Well, we have finished up day two of construction in the backyard. It rained quite a bit in Decatur, but fortunately, there wasn't alot of ran in Muscle Shoals. Thus, they finished digging the big hole. So, for all of you planning on the mud volleyball tournament, well, those plans have been cancelled. The next steps in the construction process will be to get the metal frame set in place. They plan to do this either Friday, Saturday, or Monday.

Unfortunately for the Louisville folks that read this blog, it probably won't be done in 3 weeks (Spring Break). However, Summer is just around the corner, so start planning your trip now.

Jen was going crazy to take a swim in the pool, so we did the closest thing possible. Pictures below show the progress that was made today, in addition to Jen flexing her muscles in the pool. Hope you enjoy.

Let the digging begin....

So, when we learned that we were moving back to Alabama, we searched and searched for a house with a pool. We have always wanted one and now was our big chance. Well, that plan didn't work out. We found several houses with pools, but either the pool was in bad shape, the house was horrible, or in one case, the utility bill was outrageous. SO, what was our next best option? Find a house we really liked with a yard big enough for a pool and whazzam...you have the following. This is the beginning stage of our concrete pond. There shall be plenty of updates on this project.

It is supposed to rain tomorrow, so if that is the case, mud pit volleyball, our place, 7:00 pm tomorrow night. If everything goes as planned, the pool should be operational in about a month. Hopefully I will have the landscaping finished at that time as well.

Weekend Playtime

This weekend was so beautiful outside that we took the Bumbo chair outside and hung out. We had some family over on Saturday night for a cookout. Here are some of the weekend's best shots!
Mommy and I are chilling out on the fireplace just having a good time chatting with everyone.
" I don't think this finger in my mouth is really what I wanted. Where is my dinner?"

I love my reindeer rattle. Let me give him a big hug.
You are way up high Mommy!

Aunt Erica, Uncle Kevin, and Uncle Brian were more than happy to play with me outside while Mommy helped get dinner ready.

Here is my favorite shot of the weekend. Silly Uncle Brian entertaining Nicholas with the boppy pillow!

Introducing...the Bumbo!

So here is the infamous Bumbo chair that we have heard so much about. I have been looking for the chair for a few weeks now and they have been sold out everywhere. I was at Target last weekend buying a gift for a baby shower and I saw the Bumbo box! I was so excited that I did not even look inside it to see the color. When I opened the box at home, I discovered that I had picked up a purple chair. Oh well. I don't have the time to take it back and exchange it for a more "manly" color, so purple it is! Here is a few pics of our little man sitting up in his new purple Bumbo!

I think this picture shows how much Nicholas likes sitting up in his Bumbo chair and looking around. Look at that smile!

We are now at the stage of putting everything in our mouth. It started last week with the fist, then the thumb. Now we are putting toys in our mouth. Nicholas has never taken a pacifier until last week. Now he does not want to let it go. At least he has figured out his hand to mouth coordination!

Look at that big grin!

I think I am done sitting in the Bumbo. I have played quite a bit.

Yep. It is time for a little nap. Can I lay down please?