Paving a Path

We have been in our home for a little over two years now.  It has been an exciting time, and my parents are joining us in this exciting adventure.  Their home will be across the driveway from ours, and they will move in very soon.

With their big move looming, we decided to jump in and add some concrete to our driveway at their suggestion.  We even took it a few steps farther, adding a sidewalk to join the houses.

Concrete day was an exciting day, and, ultimately, three sidewalks were poured, two driveways, two patios, a carport, and a ramp. Whew!!  It sounds like a lot, and it was a lot.  BUT, through a lot of discussion and collaboration, we were able to create some beautiful winding sidewalks. Each front porch is now connected to its respective drive way, and the path between our homes is functional and very charming.

The kids watched the excitement all day from our back door as the existing rock and 4'x4' step were scraped away.

The kiddos enjoying the items misplaced by the concrete. On the left is one sidewalk, and there is another on the right edge.

After pouring the sidewalks, we realized that we have a long walking track that goes not only between houses but also to the shop that has been built. There is already heavy traffic as the kiddos burn up the walkway with bikes, trikes, scooters, and remote controlled cars.