We are in!
Last month we closed on our “escape” “vacation” home in Mesquite Nevada. That meant we had to make arrangements for landscaping in the back yard fairly soon. Since we had two weeks off from serving in the temple (closed for cleaning) we chose to go back down in July. Let me tell you we probably will not be spending much time in Mesquite in July after this. Several days the thermometer reached 112 to 114. We used sunscreen liberally and wore hats and drank lots and lots of water.
We hired a landscape company to do the design and planting and they did a fantastic job. It hurt to watch the men work in that sun and heat, but we provided cold water and they seemed to be used to working in heat like that. We had some input into the design. We had asked for some color, some palm tree type plants, and for a water feature that appeared to be a spring coming out of rocks and then being a water fall ending in a small pool or pond area. We also wanted a patio area off the covered deck. Note: There is no grass to speak of in any of the yards – all of it is zero scape – using rock and drip systems.
Oh my they exceeded our expectations – the plants and the red rock are wonderful – and the water feature is delightful. The sound of the water running is so peaceful and relaxing. I know the back yard will be our favorite place to be – especially when it is not so hot.
During the two weeks we were there we had blinds installed in most of the windows, ceiling fans installed, TV hooked up, additional furniture delivered and a refrigerator replaced (the first one did not cool). Julie and Dave came down to see how it all came out. We learned to play Bocce ball – fun activity – but another one that will be more fun when it is cooler. We went to the swimming pool several evenings, and enjoyed floating in the cool water as we watched the sun set over the mesa. And Felt learned how to change out the drip emitters – different ones put out different amounts of water and how to control the computerized water system. So grateful he could do that – it let me relax and enjoy!
So I thought I would share several photos with you. I can’t begin to show you everything. We feel so blessed to have this opportunity in our lives.
