Back Yard gatherings

My move started in December and I'm finally getting everything in place.  My house was done until I went to my sisters and seen how "springy" her home looked. When I got home I decided to lighten things up here. Down came the dark, dreary winter curtains, out came the spray paint for flower pots, new curtains and throw pillows and  a couple refreshing pictures. And not to forget fresh cut lilacs!    Ah, much better now!

As you know I've been working hard to get my yard ready for summer. Well, I'm almost there. The gazebo is up,  

flowers are planted, gradings done for the pool,

sand has been delivered and call before you dig has marked the yard. Now it's time to level sand, put up the fence and set the pool. It won't be long now.

I thought it would be fun to name my little retreat. Jess has helped me out with something a little catchy.

I hyphenated it due to the fact that I can do what I set out to do. So if you're in the neighborhood drop in for a visit and a tasty cocktail.

Next weekend I will be celebrating my 29th birthday.....OK so it's really my 45th birthday but who's counting, right?  To me it's another year that I have had accomplishments to be grateful for.  My saying is - "If you wake up with air in your lungs and your feet hit the floor, life is good!" Let's live people! 

Jess, see you when you get here if I don't make it to the sunshine state first!!