I mentioned in another post that we redid our backyard/patio. In the more than four years we've lived in our place, we've never really used the backyard. At first it was too small, and then it just became a minor jungle and riddled with rainy days, a dog and a temporary fence. Back in May, I pulled the plug and started the demolition phase. After we got back from our trip, we put a plan in place and transformed it into one of my favorite places to relax yet. I've longed wanted a European courtyard/outdoor living room space, and thanks to our recent trip, Rob agreed after seeing the concept in action.
While I worked on all the prep and demolition, Rob faithfully helped me spread more than 3000 pounds of gravel and solo, built the most perfect fence, which we stained a dark walnut. In the end, we added 24 square feet by redoing the yard and Mac loves it as he can shovel and spread the gravel over and over. Too bad it's not an Indian Summer this year but thanks to some recent sunny days, we've spent plenty of fun days and evenings with the babes and friends.
In addition to taking trips, redoing a back yard and enjoying the summer, we (I mean me) took a break from blogging. After more than two years of being rather diligent about posts and photo uploading, I just had to take a breather. Now, with new schedules and a new season upon us, I'm back and hopefully on track to share more happenings with our little man.
To catch up, we went and returned from one amazing trip! Rob and I wanted to get in one last big trip before we had to start paying for Mac's airfare and we'd long wanted to go to a small, quiet corner of the world and just relax our own way. We realized it hadn't been since our honeymoon that we'd gone on a trip afar without a wedding involved! Where did we go? We went to a region in Southwestern France called the Dordogne. It was magical. Macadam loved it and so did we. The hope is to return in a few years when we need another relaxing holiday.
We took more than 2000 photos but I've uploaded about 200 of them, which you can see via Flickr slideshow below.
We cooked, we ate, we swam and we saw a lot of medevial structures and towns. We made day trips to Bordeaux, Cahors, Bergerac and had just a day in Paris. What makes me smile, is that Mac still remembers so much about the trip. He made friends with many animals there, and still talks and asks about them. And he'll still say bonjour and merci if you ask him. He also expanded his flirting routine to a whole new level.
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