Backyard Addition-Part One

This past winter we purchased some land behind our house. Bryon was so excited for spring to come so he could begin working on adding this piece of property to our current backyard, making it bigger. It has been a fun project for him. The first step was fencing the new piece.

The poles are set.

The back is finished...now for the sides.

Time to tear down the old fence to connect our property.

The fence is complete.

View from back corner of new property.

Now that the fence is done, it is time to build a playset for Rylan. Nick, one of Bryon's good friends, was kind enough to spend a weekend helping put it together. Thanks Nick! We owe you!

Getting closer...

All done and already having fun!

View from the back.

Rylan's favorite part of the playset is the climbing wall.

Now it is time to add playground wood chips.

Rylan has been Daddy's big helper throughout this whole backyard makeover. He loved shoveling the dirt from Daddy's truck into the wheelbarrow. I have been so impressed with my boys...they are such hard workers. Bryon has done an amazing job with everything. He always impresses me with his skills. He can do anything he puts his mind to.

Check back for Part Two of Backyard Addition to see our progress. We have big plans for our new yard!

Backyard Fun

Rylan loves to be outside! He spends the majority of every day playing in our backyard! He entertains himself for hours by running around and exploring all the rocks, dirt, flowers, bugs, and poop. As funny as it sounds, he loves to watch Daddy pick up the dog poop with the shovel. He points to each pile and says "shovel poop". It is pretty darn funny!
Rylan also loves to draw with his sidewalk chalk. He can even tell you what color each piece of chalk is. His favorite color is blue. Pretty smart, huh?


We have a bird bath in our backyard and Rylan loves to play in the water. He enjoys splashing his arms in the water and telling us when it is time to add more water by saying "water bath".


Rylan claimed this rock in our backyard as his outdoor chair. He also designated a rock chair for Mama. He pats my "chair" and says "Mama sit". Once he's satisfied that I'm seated in the right place, he'll go over to his "chair", pat it and say "Ry sit".


I had to include this picture because I think it is so sweet how Rylan carries his bear around with him, even outside. He's pretty attached to Teddy and Rylan likes to make sure he's included during play time.


Bryon built Rylan a big sandbox and even made seats on all four corners! He did a great job and Rylan loves it! He literally spends hours playing in it every day.

"Thanks Dad! This is the best toy ever!"

We recently got Rylan a new basketball hoop! He think it's pretty cool and likes to slam dunk the ball!

We are thrilled that our son loves to be outdoors as much as we do! We plan to take him on many camping, hiking, and biking trips this summer.