Monday, January 16, 2017

The Deck and One Proud Great Grandmother




First and foremost, I am so proud of Laynee!!  She was named Student of the Month in Kindergarten.  I am so excited for her.  It was quite an honor at the Award Assembly!!


Update on the deck and pergola.  The pergola I bought late last summer at Lowes'.  It had to be put together before we started on the deck to determine sizes, etc.  You can see Bella is checking out every thing they bring in her backyard.

The two hard workers are my two grandsons.


The pergola all finished.


Bella and Laynee supervising!

Next - starting on all of the supports.




Here is the deck with the pergola attached.  These sliding glass doors are off of my master bedroom.  The steps go around two sides and the side next to the chimney will have railing on it.


Side view.




Laynee was really wanting to help.


I splurged and did the deck in Trex.  No paint, no stain and warranted for 30 years.  It has a really pretty woodgrain pattern in it.  

Can't you just imagine the pergola with white flowing curtains and a gorgeous black chandelier that I already had from an estate sale?  It'll take a few months to get it all gussied up but that will be the fun part for me!!

Enjoy!

Judy












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  1. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 16, 2017 at 3:58 PM

    Judy it looks wonderful and when you get it all dressed it will be gorgeous!!

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 16, 2017 at 4:11 PM

      Thanks Linda! Can't wait until it warms up and I can start playing with it!

      Judy

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  2. Joy@aVintageGreenJanuary 16, 2017 at 4:08 PM

    What a good addition to your home Judy, and right off your sliding doors from the master bedroom. Family helping was great. How on earth did they manage to move the Pergola onto the deck !

    Congratulations Laynee for earning Student of The Month. Hugs.

    Joy

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 16, 2017 at 4:13 PM

      Thanks Joy!! I am really excited because it turned out much larger than I thought it was going to be. Will be nice liveable space right outside of my bedroom. I actually did it because the concrete steps that were there were not even and I had almost tripped a couple of times. Bella too. But, I am thrilled with the outcome.

      They ran large boards and scooted the pergola up the boards. The pergola weighed 250 pounds. But, they managed to get it done with just the two of them.

      I am so proud of Laynee. She is doing so well in school.

      Thanks for dropping by.

      Judy

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  3. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryJanuary 16, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    Oh how great Judy, you will have so much fun on your deck with the beautiful chanty and furniture. What a great way to sit and have a cool drink and watch all your lovely flowers blooming. Bella will love taking naps on it too.

    Can hardly wait to see it all finished.

    Have a great week.
    Mary

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:35 PM

      Thanks Mary. Bella already loves it so much. She just lays out there on the deck and watches the guys work. Supervisor I guess! LOL

      Judy

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  4. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryJanuary 16, 2017 at 5:54 PM

    Oh so sorry forgot to congratulate your Laynee for her award - how very special and I know that you are so proud of her.

    Mary

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  5. NanaDianaJanuary 16, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    I love it, Judy. How very perfect and it fits just right. Can't wait to see it all decked out. Congrats on your sweet little Laynee's award. She is just the cutest little thing. Just makes your heart beat even sweeter, doesn't it? xo Diana

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:37 PM

      Thanks Diana!! I'm looking forward to the summer when I can really use it. It has a covering that goes over the top to keep the shade out when I want to use it. It will be nice to shade that sliding door this summer.

      Laynee is such a light to my life. I enjoy her so much. She remembers so much about John and is constantly reminding me of little things they did and things he said. I'm so glad she remembers him.

      Have a wonderful week.

      Judy

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  6. FlowerLady LorraineJanuary 17, 2017 at 4:53 AM

    Great addition to your home. I look forward to seeing how you decorate it and I know you're going to enjoy using the space.

    Congrats to Laynee.

    FlowerLady

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:38 PM

      Thank you! I'm really anxious to get it finished and start "playing" with it!

      Judy

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  7. BevJanuary 17, 2017 at 12:12 PM

    Judy, your pergola is beautiful! Do you have mosquitoes in OK ? Where we live, people have tried the beautiful curtains, but the mosquitoes managed to get in and spoil the fun. If that happens to you, wonder if the guys could screen your pergola & maybe put in a screened door? Enjoy and have fun decorating!

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:39 PM

      Thanks Bev! Yes, we have horrible mosquitos in Oklahoma. I do have a big screened in porch on the other end of the house that we can use when they get bad. I'm also checking into those mist sprayers that keep them away.

      Thanks for visiting.

      Judy

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  8. CynthiaJanuary 17, 2017 at 1:07 PM

    Laynee is adorable. Loving the color of the pergola with the deck

    Cindy

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:40 PM

      Thanks Cindy. I'm anxious to get it completely finished so I can start the fun part.

      Thanks for dropping by.

      Judy

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  9. craftylesJanuary 17, 2017 at 3:27 PM

    It's going to be gorgeous, Judy. I can picture that chandelier right now. Congrats to cute Laynee!

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:40 PM

      Thanks!

      Have a great week and thanks for dropping by.

      Judy

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  10. JunkchiccottageJanuary 17, 2017 at 8:48 PM

    Oh Judy it is gorgeous. I cannot wait to see you add white curtains and a black chandy. Oh my it is going to be fabulous out there. What a great outdoor sanctuary you will have. Laynee is so sweet and congrats to her for being student of the month. Quite an honor. Hugs my friend.
    xoxo
    Kris

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:41 PM

      Thanks Kris. I'll try to have it all finished by the time you come!! I'm anxious to get to the decorating part. If I could just grow flowers like you do, it'd sure be extra special!

      Hugs!

      Judy

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  11. MelanieJanuary 20, 2017 at 5:01 PM

    Hi Judy, I am so sorry I'm behind on your blog! It somehow disappeared off my blog roll and that's how I keep up with blogs. I've had a lot of trouble with Blogger and blogs disappearing from my blog - even the entire list twice! Anyway, congratulations to Laynee and her award! She is so cute. I love your deck and pergola. Wow, will that ever be awesome in the nice weather. I can't wait to see it all finished with the curtains and chandelier. Perfect "Judy" touches!

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:42 PM

      Thanks Mel! I've had the same thing happen - losing my blog roll. And it takes so much time to relist them all.

      Have a great week.

      Judy

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  12. TheresaJanuary 22, 2017 at 7:34 AM

    Sweet little one, I know you are proud:) LOVE the new deck and pergola! Those steps will be a great place for a photo shoot! Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:43 PM

      Thanks Theresa. Yes, that little one keeps me pretty occupied and I love every minute of it.

      Thanks for visiting.

      Judy

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  13. Susan FreemanJanuary 23, 2017 at 1:57 PM

    I too am so proud of Laynee! She is such a darling girl with a bright future ahead of her. You and Tiffany have given Laynee a loving, secure and cherished home life and that is giving her the support she needs to thrive. The two little ones behind her have some big girl shoes to fill. Love the pergola too!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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    1. 20 North OraJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:45 PM

      Thanks sweet friend. Yes, she is going to go places. She is just like a sponge - she wants to soak up every bit of information she can. She's precious. And the two little ones will do just as well I'm sure.

      Thanks for dropping by.

      Judy

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