The sod is in, the sprinklers work, and the yard looks great! We got up at 6:30 a.m. to rake and roll Saturday morning. Around 1 p.m., Allen started laying the sod. I was on hose duty and kept it and the ground wet while he worked. We had 6 pallets of lawn to get through and Allen got through 2 1/2 yesterday by dark. It was a long and hard day.
We didn't plan to work today, but with the sod sitting out there, we didn't have much of a choice. Allen got up at 6:30 and started back at it (thankfully, he didn't have to go into work like we thought). We went to church and when we got home, Allen went back out. Our hometeacher got wind that we were still working and decided to come and help with the last 2 pallets. What a blessing, miracle and literally, Godsend. He made such a difference. He left his family, on the Sabbath no less, to come and help us out. A true act of service.
After getting all the rolls placed, Allen finished up some edges while I picked up remnants. We ordered an extra 200 square feet, but they totally shorted us. We ended up have no extra. If we had needed one more roll, we would have been short. Thankfully, we had just enough. Allen got the sprinklers going and all looks good.
We almost started crying from sheer relief. What a process this has been. We beat the septic, the well, the rocks, and all of the other annoying set backs that have plagued us along the way and got it done. We're so happy and grateful. Thanks for all of your support and words of encouragement as you've followed the Sod Saga. 
The yard when we first moved in, December 2007.
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Raking Saturday morning.
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Ready for sod!
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The minute Allen had any sod down at all, the dogs laid down on it. They are so happy.
Davis rolling and grunting on the grass. This must be his way of saying he approves.
End of day one.
Our great hometeacher helping Allen with the last portion.
ALL DONE!
3 comments:
WAHOO! I am near tears for you! I can't believe it; I can only imagine how you guys must feel. Do you keep looking at it in utter amazment and joy! I guess we will just have to come check it out in person! I don't know if I can wait until this summer though, especially with the new baby.
Congratulations!!!
Yeah!!!! I am soooo excited for you! What a relief to be able to cross one more thing off your list. Good luck with the next project! P.S. Don't overdo it!!:D
It looks so good! I know I would enjoy looking out the window every day! I know you're relieved after all the setbacks and hard work, too! We're happy for you guys! Lexi's going to love it!
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