The Patio

One thing we really like about our new apartment is the patio area right outside of our door.  We finally  went to a new garden store in our area and took at least one step toward getting it looking half way decent.  

 First, we cut all the weeds away and tried to soften and break up the hard dirt (note that we don't yet have a hose so had to do it by water pitcher).  Caleb found it very interesting to watch.

 The orange blanket has become our official patio blanket to soften the fall if Caleb looses his balance.

 I enjoyed our first time together with plants.  I finally bought a couple and hope they last more than a week! The last time I had flowers was when I was pregnant and let everything die since I was quite a bit more focused on getting ready for a new baby.

 Now the baby is here!  So time for more flowers!  

 We bought one roll of sod, but will have to get another today.  We're also hoping it stays alive more than a few weeks!  It's a good thing it doesn't rain much cuz when it did this area had a huge puddle in it.  We'll see how it goes when the rain comes in a few months.

 Once again....can't pick just one!   What's YOUR favorite?

 I LOVE this Sweet face! 

 Here's the "what's done so far" picture!  :)  It's what we could do with what we have at this point.  As we gather and make other additions, it will change quite a bit, but for now we're happy!

 And a quick hanging of the lights! 

I think we'll be spending more time out here more often now!