hit the deck...

we desperately need a new deck. well, we did anyhow. when we purchased this house, the deck looked brand new, but the previous owners had thrown a fresh coat of paint on it, hiding the wood rot underneath. but worst of all, they actually used PAINT! anyone who knows the weather extremes of colorado knows that's a recipe for disaster.

while on vacation, marcus rented a floor sander and a smaller belt sander and hit the deck. literally. he painted it the same color, but this time used an appropriate outdoor product. it looks amazing! i cannot wait to spend time out there as a family this summer and adorn it with flowers and a picnic table stained to match.

no more slivers on the girls' chubby little feet! no more paint chips on the lawn below! all of marcus' hard work definitely bought us some more time with the deck to save up for all of his plans out there. we have this gorgeous view and we spend quite a bit of time out there together star gazing, listening to coyotes out in the distance, grilling. it's our happy place. and now it's even happier!