Gazebo Party

On Saturday night, we had our family over for our first gazebo party. However, since it was 101 degrees yesterday afternoon, we ate inside and then had dessert in the gazebo once it was a little cooler. (Side note: the high for tomorrow is 108!)

In honor of my mom's birthday and the gazebo FINALLY being done, we "had" to get two cakes from Sweet Memories. We thought the gazebo cake was appropriate, due to our many interactions with the City of Ft. Worth. :)

Project Completed!

We cannot believe that our gazebo is finally finished! At times, it has seemed like the never-ending project, but it's truly been a lot of fun and involved quite a few laughs (see above!). :) Nate & Dave worked all day last Saturday in order to finish it for Joel's graduation party. They even got it completely stained before the guests arrived...though we warned everyone not to lean up against any of the posts, since they were still drying. :) Nate has, once again, proven his nickname of Nate the Great...he was a huge help for this entire project!
It's hard to believe that this is what we started with....
and now...
We are looking forward to lots of great BBQs with our family and friends in the gazebo!

And...I should add that Dave keeps telling me that the gazebo isn't really finished until...1) we buy furniture for it, 2) we landscape around it (isn't grass good enough?), and 3) most importantly, it passes the final inspection from the city!

The Roof Has Risen!

Dave and Nate worked on the roof all day on Saturday. We are hosting our friend Joel's graduation party in the gazebo on May 31, so the pressure is on to get it done!