On Saturday morning, Matt and I decided to start working on our patio expansion. I know, that doesn't sound very exciting, and really it wasn't, but I enjoy working out in my yard performing manual labor (sometimes). The whole patio expansion came about when Matt got a new grill for Father's day. His precious new toy couldn't sit in the grass, now could it? So we decided to bump the patio out a few feet and curve the sides out to the edge of the house. Seems simple enough, right? We worked our butts off hauling sand, gravel and pavers. By saturday evening it was looking pretty good, but we had to stop to get ready for our evening.
Saturday night we had plans - a grown up night out with other grown ups. We went to a dinner party hosted by an old friend who was in town for the weekend. I really didn't know what to expect. Yes, I knew everyone who was attending, but I don't know, Matt and I don't get to do a lot of hanging out with an adult crowd, so there was a definite unknown factor involved. We didn't even know what time to tell our babysitter to expect us home (which ended up being way off!). Dinner was at 7, but the conversation lasted until midnight. I love that!! Interesting people, great conversation, good food, lots of red wine - it was perfect!! I definitely need to get over myself and invite people over for dinner.
Sunday was much of the same on the patio project. We actually finished, which feels really good. With so many half finished projects around this place, having something finished is a major accomplishment. We even went beyond our expectations and transplanted some liriope around the edge of the patio AND cleaned up our mess. Go us!!
This weekend was one of those weekends. I can't say that anything monumental or super exciting happened, but it filled me up and left a smile on my face. This is how weekends are supposed to be!
Wow! Your patio looks great, you went out, and you blogged about it all? That is mighty impressive! I was just happy that I hiked and blogged. Ha!
Posted by: Megan | July 20, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Seems pretty monumental to me! I got excited when my husband changed the light bulbs in the bathroom. It's the little things. . .
Posted by: Kelley Hart | July 20, 2009 at 12:13 AM
I did a lot of patio sitting and grown-up wine drinking myself this weekend. I don't have a lot to show for it, but it was pleasant indeed.
Posted by: jessica | July 20, 2009 at 05:52 AM
Love those pavers!! Looks awesome... and sounds like my kind of weekend!!
Posted by: Darby | July 20, 2009 at 06:32 AM
That sounds fantastic! This weekend, My Matt had to work half a day Saturday, so I weeded, and moved furniture around...getting stuff done neither of us wanted to do but needed to be done. When he came home we totally just hung out and chilled w/ the kids. No where to be, nothing to do....it was the best! I love weekends that leave you smiling on Monday....glad you had one too!
Posted by: Christy of MommaOnTheMounain | July 20, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Your patio expansion looks like it turned out great! Don't those chairs get hot in the sun? I remember we had them when I was a kid & just about scorching myself when I sat on them ;) Retro--that's what they are! Cool looking
Posted by: paula | July 20, 2009 at 07:15 AM
The patio looks great! Glad you enjoyed your evening out! My husband and I are just starting to get out with other couples again and it REALLY is so enjoyable!!!
Posted by: HobbyMommy | July 20, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Ypur patio is awesome good for you guys!!!!
Posted by: Laurel | July 20, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Dinner with adults is always a plus. I too need to have people over more often and not worry about the house being perfectly perfect.
Love the backyard area. We need to do some serious thinking about our deck. I was really hoping Hurricane Ike would take it out and give us a clean slate. Nope. We will have to deal with the splintering eye-sore.
Posted by: dani@little fists | July 20, 2009 at 09:58 AM
You need to invite people over to relax on your patio. It looks like a wonderful place to spend an evening.
Posted by: Pam | July 20, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Sounds like a crazy productive weekend!! I love the patio. You totally need to do a dinner party now that it is all done.
Posted by: Stacy | July 20, 2009 at 10:28 AM
It sounds like a good weekend! :) The patio looks lovely!
Posted by: Chara Michele | July 20, 2009 at 11:37 AM
it sounds great! the patio looks good!
Posted by: kaite | July 20, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Your patio looks great! Nothing like pushing up the sleeves and doing your own work. That grill - the smartest Fathers day gift ever. I gave my DH one six years ago for Fathers day and every summer since I only have to cook maybe once or twice a week, guess who wants to try something new on the grill. The gift that keeps on giving.
Posted by: Tracy | July 20, 2009 at 06:36 PM
the patio looks great!love the chairs too. i know exactly what you mean about socializing with adults:) i find myself so many times finding an excuse not to go to some function, but when i do go, i always have fun. i love to entertain too, seems like the only ones i have for dinner are my family though, hmmmm, need to add that to my summer list...have a dinner party, no family allowed:)
Posted by: Cindy | July 22, 2009 at 10:44 AM