It's done! We're closing a week from tomorrow and moving in that weekend. And I can honestly say it turned out beautifully but I'm officially ready to be done with packing/moving. We'll breathe a sigh of true happiness when we're all moved.
And for those who are actually interested, the "big" picture is to have a stamped concrete patio in the area in front of the garage. The rest of the yard (which is sideyard~we don't have a backyard) will be grass. Luckily we'll have a 6 foot privacy front in front of our patio, separating us from the house in front of us (yes, in front) as well as around the other side where the next house practically sits on top of us (a change in the building plans for the neighbors house that we never expected). Once the courtyard is finished it could all possibly be as cool as we hoped~super close to the neighbors and all. I mean hey, we already live urban~6 feet from our neighbors on one side and 20 feet (which is almost unthinkable) on the other. Being close doesn't bother us a bit but having a house in front of us will take some getting used to. Last night Eric asked me about covering the glass on our front door. I didn't think we needed to, seeing as we're set back a bit off the courtyard. Then Eric brought up that if the neighbors are on their porch and we come down the stairs in our undies, they'll see us plain as day. Well I say~sucks for them!
Ps...Anyone going to be around next week that likes moving and/or watching a very handsome 23 month old? ;)