Our New Front Yard...now we look respectable ?

YES, we finally did it! We have a real front yard with GRASS and alive plants! We tried to re-seed the lawn and get the old grass back...after several hours of digging out weeds, lots of water and patience, all we had accomplished was a beautiful green harvest of WEEDS! So we went the other way and had several bids on having someone come and dig out the old grass and put in new grass...lets just say we had "sticker shock" at the $$$. Then we decided that we could do it ourselves. We would have to dig down at least 4 inches (being careful not to hit the sprinklers) and then level it. Our amazing neighbor heard our plot and came over with his Bobcat and turned several days of backbreaking work into a quick half-hour job. He was amazing and even got things level for us. Ryan said we would have to name our next child after him...hum how do you guys like TODD for a girl?

So we went from this...
Ryan,Jeremy and the boys really worked hard to get everything level, and spread the sand out in preparation for the sod. I couldn't believe how strong Parker was, he could shovel as well as the men! Although he was really working hard to build a fort, and was shocked when Ryan and Jeremy leveled out his hard work ;)

Then the sod came, WOW I couldn't believe how fast it was to put down...it was ALMOST an instant transformation ! The boys were so excited to lay down on their own grass and can't wait to play sport on it.

We replaced a few dead bushes and trees...I now have TWO Palm trees and these beautiful Carpet roses. I LOVE IT, and can't wait to see how this yard matures. I just hope we don't kill anything :)

Thanks to Jeremy, Bro. Ashton and everyone else that made this possible!