re-vamping the backyard for spring

every year the kids get older, and so do the "toys". since we spend a lot of time in the backyard during the warm/hot season, we try to keep the backyard fun for the kids. our lot is a little small and i don't think a playground would fit well, and they've outgrown their small playset, so we decided to put a sandbox back there instead. i knew the kids would love playing in the sand, it was just the messy part i was worried about! but alas their interests won over mine, and i will just have to DEAL!

we also have an inflatable kiddie pool to set up and russ has plans to "build" a tire swing! i can't wait to see what happens with that!

in addition to the "toys", russ has been busy freshening up the back yard and making it look pretty. he is in the middle of freshening up the paint on the house trim and awning, adding new mulch to the front walkway, trimming the bushes, and my favorite part - buying new flowers for the front and back of the house, that russ, of course will plant :) his honey-do list is just never-ending!

take a look at our new sandbox:

thanks to nana and papa for helping with the costs :)