Jonathan has been very concerned about getting the proper drainage in our yard since we moved in. We began by getting gutters in January, and now he is creating pipe-filled trenches to carry that gutter-water away. He spent all day with this large rented trencher from Home Depot on Monday. He cut 7 trenches and the rest of spring break he spent placing the pipe and recovering the trenches with dirt. This was TONS of work....I only helped for about 10 minutes!
See the black corrugated pipe coming off of the gutters? Then the pipe(s) run out our back and front yard to drain. It is keeping lots of moisture off of our foundation.
Andrew and James came by to help refill the trenches....but they found out Jonathan is very particular about making sure the trenches slope properly....See the level in his hands?
See the frustration? :) Of course they were kidding......
at first!
As of today, almost all the pipes are in and covered......big rain is forecasted next week! Just in time! I am very thankful I have a husband that pays attention to such details as this!
The weekend continued with more celebrations----on Saturday night we celebrated Dad and his 60 blessed years! We went bowling and then ate at Texas Roadhouse for dinner! A very fun night and a very fun weekend!!
The birthday buddies--being serenaded by the Roadhouse crew!
Luke got to be pretty good at bowling!! I was jealous of the ramp and the bumper pads!!
Dad was a very good sport! Bowling is not really his thing....but he got a strike!!
Ariana did not like the loud noises in the bowling alley--but at least it was smoke free! Grandma did a good job of keeping her somewhat entertained!
Aaron is so competitive!! Here he is coaching his 1-year-old the secrets of the game!!
