yard improvements

We were inspired by a bird in the front eve. A bird has been building a nest under our front eve, and is making better progress then us ( damn animal kingdom).














So, I was put to the task of making some improvements with some sweat equity, and a few dollars in stain, sand paper, sod, and pavers.

I started last week by laying out the pavers to complete the path to the shed in the back 40. Sunday, I bought the sod early ( 9:30am, is about as early as I get).
I cut the sod to shape, and put it between the pavers. My buddy Kelly showed up to supervise, and I put him to work.














Immediately following the pavers, Kelly and I started sanding down the weathered deck. My Daughter 'A' couldn't stand to see us having all the fun sanding the old stain, so she threw on her Cheza tee-shirt, and joined us. (she did a pretty good job).















I was about to start rolling, and brushing the stain on when Kelly asked if I had a sprayer. Well, the only sprayer I have is for Automotive paint, but what the hell, lets give it a try. I thinned out the stain, and pulled out the compressor. I started spraying the the details, and the finer spots, then 'A' and Kelly broke out the rollers, and followed up with the base work. It took about 4-5 hours, but It worked really well the the sprayer. I would like to thank Kelly, and 'A' for their hard effort.
















I think as it drys, and the sun hits it, it will darken up.
This morning I saw a small yellow bird near the front of our house flying with a small can of stain, and a receipt for a miniature jacuzzi..... always trying to out do me.