Finished?

The driveway and sidewalk are officially finished (Nick's part isn't done yet on his yard though).

We love that we no longer will be tracking major dirt into the house!

We didn't realize how much MORE work we would have once the driveway was finished.

We planned on the basketball hoop (which should be done in the next 2 weeks) but not having to raise up the area between our house and Nick's (a pretty good sized step was created by the cement), and having to rework the yard to match up with the side walk. Plus we have landscaping to do next to the house (Adam and Gerrit worked on removing the rock etc from this area in the pictures above).

Many neighbors have stopped by to admirer the driveway. A few comments that went with the admiration:

"if there is a shortage in cement, we'll know why" (Bryan)

"when does the dance begin" (Duane and Mary Anne)

"the garage looks like a dog house" (Adam - and now he wants a new garage but knows the kitchen comes first!)

The other night after it had rained, Gerrit wanted to go outside and play. In a matter of 2 min. he returned from the neighbors splattered in mud and his hands filthy! (bottom right photo) We decided that some people call it spring but we call it: the 'tub/shower every night' season.

Happy times around here. Gerrit loves the level sidewalk (as do the neighbor's grandkids) for riding his bike or trike.

And so our next who knows how many weekends will be filled with "finishing" the driveway.