Backyard Makeover

We bought this house in July and really focused on the inside of the house.  Now that that is just about done we have focused our attention on the outside.  The backyard is HUGE which is great (once it is done) but everything cost $$$$.

Here are some before pictures:

There was a HUGE volleyball sand court and then dead grass around it.  We had over 50 railroad ties that bordered the court and grass.

The first step was to clear it ALL out!  Steve and a friend rented a bobcat (?) and cleared it all out.

We then had a sidewalk framed and poured.

(this is a view from our 2nd floor so the covered patio cuts off the view)

All poured and ready for grass...

I love having artificial grass.  Instant grass and no watering, mowing or itching!

So the grass is done.  We still need to plant fruit trees and bushes, put down some rock, build a garden, concrete the side yard and maybe down the line get a pool.