It all started when. . .

...I asked to put new carpet in the house.
Which I love.

But with that project came the tearing out of the carpet in our master bath.

Which led to a tile project because who wants carpet in their master bath??

So my "I'll do it myself and save us some $$$" husband rolled up his sleeves and embarked on a whole new understanding of manual labor.


He became a tile mason and













he also became a plumber during this project as the toilet had to be removed and reset once the tile was in place.













Then we decided why not redo the backyard and make it a more useful/family friendly space.

My awesome tile mason husband rolled up his sleeves again and decided to do it himself.

He then became a one man demolition/excavation show.


















Is is too much to say that I love a man that isn't afraid to roll up his sleeves and get to work!!


















Not only was he lifting huge chunks of cement with his pinkie finger,
















but he let the kids help, no matter how much it slowed him down.


















Then the work on building the bench and fire pit began.

He became a precise cement mason.

















And I saw this happen over and over...














...which really made my heart happy.

My handsome cement mason is still smiling!


















Then he became an expert brick layer

















and paver installer.













And also an electrician.













And the backyard overhaul is complete!


















With the exception of some patio furniture and some potted plants. But that's another day and another dollar!!













So what do you call a man that can do all of the above and still have a happy marriage to show for it??

I call him all mine!

I love you honey!
Thanks for your endless hours of hard work, repeated smashed fingers, and the list goes on.
I think I'll keep you around. : )


















Oh, and this beauty you ask?? The incredible pergola was built by our master craftsman Jeff Nicholls. I can give you his number. He is such a great man. Except, of course, when he wears this get up! : )

I can hardly wait for beautiful blooms and vivacious vines to be climbing this canopy!