The stock tank gardens are doing fine. The tomatoes are starting to turn red - yea!
Take a last look at the gray back patio. Today we made the commitment to stain the patio - pretty scary stuff!
Pat started with a 'Cheyenne Red' color - the color card looked a bit more Sedona than the red you're seeing
Can you say tomato soup? 
Off to Lowe's for some Tuscany yellow to tone things down. The first coat showed some promise . . .
by the third coat things were looking great! About time since the sun was going down.
Below is an up close and personal shot of our 'new' patio. Just the right foundation for the coming arbor.
Just for fun: one day we were sitting on the front patio and this tiny little bird (Carolina wren we think) landed on the brick and just gave us &%$$. We had no idea why until later I was straightening things up on the plant stand by the door. Notice the decorative terra cotta bird house????
Guess who liked the look of the neighborhood? 
Now we try not to upset the little mamma - at least she has good taste.
5 comments:
The patio looks fantastic! I can't wait to see it; just in time to enjoy some tomatoes from your garden, I think. Thanks for the cute little post about the bird; the bird does have good taste, although I wonder if it's thought about the proximity of the cats. . .
Holy Cow, talk about a change! It looks good too, which can be a frightening thing before staining anything. Can't wait to see you guys progress on the arbor too. You planning on that before or after we're out there?
Love from all the Santa Barbara Clan!
PS.
Are you guys planning on doing anything to the fire pit to spruce it up? There might be some really neat cobblestones or other pavers to replace the well-worn and well-loved bricks.
WOW!!! Looks great! I'm sure it will give you many hours of enjoyment. Isn't it a wonder how a little paint can really spruce things up. I bet momma wren is glad you finally cleaned up "her" yard.lol
Looks good!!!
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