I am including a slideshow of the backyard project, from start to finish. Well, the project is not quite finished yet, as we have to add lighting & plants (lots of plants!), but at least you will be able to see the finished patio. We started working on the demolition in May, and it has taken three months to get to this point. Our next major project will be adding a walkway & many more plants in the side yard. We have plans drawn up to make it look like an English garden. We won't be able to plant anything until September, so perhaps we will have a little breather before the next phase begins. I doubt it!