It's Almost Done

We have been planning for a while to put up a fence in our backyard. Taylor LOVES to be outside. She would probably stay outside all day long if she could, but we live on a really busy road, and I just can't stay outside and chase her around all day making sure she doesn't go in the front yard or run in the road. My mom bought her a swing set which has helped to keep her in the backyard, but still I get nervous with her being outside and running around. For my own sanity and to keep Taylor happy, I wanted a fence so she would be contained in the backyard when she goes outside.

Jared has been working on the fence for the last few weeks, just a day here or there when he had time and when it wasn't raining (which wasn't often). His brothers and a friend of ours have also come to help him. They finally got all of the posts up last weekend, and this week, Home Depot called and said the fence panels were in. So, yesterday, Jared started working at about 8:00am and worked all day long. Our friend, Dave (who Taylor has a huge crush on), came to help a little bit later, and the fence is pretty much complete now. All Jared has to do is put up a couple of gates, and we're all set! I am so excited, and it really looks great! They did an awesome job! I think our yard looks even better now, too. I think the fence gives it a nice clean look, and our next door neighbor just came by and said our yard looks even bigger now.


*Taylor working hard to help her daddy.*

They worked until about 5 or 5:30pm, so Jared was pretty sore afterwards, and he definitely looks like a black man now... haha Well, I guess I should say a black farmer because it's really just his face, neck, and arms that are really tan. Taylor is getting quite the tan herself. She definitely has her daddy's skin tone.



work in progress

On the left side of the picture, you can see our garden that Jared planted. We didn't think it was going to survive at first, but it's looking good now and is starting to produce some tomatoes and peppers so far.

It sure is nice having a husband who is quite a handyman and can do stuff like this himself and save us money by not having to hire a professional! and we're grateful for everyone who has helped us in the process!