Amazing Weekend

Wow did I ever have a great weekend.  Have you ever had one of those weekend where you just feel super happy and nothing can make you feel any different?  That was my weekend.  The sun has been shinning all week and this weekend was no exception.  We spend Saturday working in the yard and then we went out for a sail.  It was amazing.

We have spent the last 10 years slowly working on the yard (will do a story of how we came to where we are soon)  It has been a serious labor or love, but we are finally starting to see progress.  We have the front which we hardly ever use because it has no shade, almost always in full sun, and is the side that faces the road.  Then we have our back yard which we use all the time.  It's nice and shady and laid out very well.  The kiddo has a big toy out there (We just happened to be at Costco at the right time to get the floor model, total bargain)  we have a little garden, hammock, fire pit, and a table.  I love our back yard.  We spend a lot of time during the summer out there.  We will grill and eat followed by Smores and Banana Boats in the fire pit, or the hubby and I will hang out on the hammock while the kiddo plays.  Here are some before & after pictures of what we worked on (and what I remembered to take pictures of)

Before front yard

After backyard near our door

Half way through the front yard

Front yard mostly done.  Just waiting for the bulbs to bloom :)

Another part of the backyard done.

Then we went out for a sail.  I am trying to learn more about sailing.  I took classes before we bought our first boat, but that was years ago.  I kind of just let the hubby take over and just enjoy the sail.  It's time for me to take the helm from time to time :)  We grilled up some sirloins and pasta on our grill and just enjoyed our time out there.  There is something about being in the water just sailing along, its so peaceful and time just kind of stands still.  Being able to enjoy it with my family makes it that much more special.

We had a sea lion following us

The kiddo and I on the bow of the boat

Dinner & Mt Rainier

The sunset

Today was just more working in the yard, and laundry.  I swear laundry is never ending.  You put the last load in the dryer and the bins are full again :)  That's ok though, I had some tea, watched some YouTube ad folded socks.


I really enjoyed this weekend and I am really looking forward to a nice fresh new week with hopefully a very positive attitude and outlook.  I am feeling so much better so it's back to the gym and yoga this week.  I can't wait.