garage & backyard project: thank you

We love our new backyard. We feel so blessed to have this extended, outdoor-living space.

When we looked at the house last summer this is what we envisioned. I really didn't think it was possible, but with help and a nice, hard-working contractor, we got it done. We offer thanks everyday for this space in the old house; it truly is our own. This backyard is where we spend most of our time. This is where we play, cook, eat, sit, ponder, drink coffee and beer. This is where Truman is happy, where the kids watch fire flies and where they feel secure, in their own fun and welcoming space. This is where, for me, our first
genuinely happy, new city family memories were made.

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