Once we decided on a design, the plot of the pool was painted onto the barren dirt in our back yard. Then, when we had the city permit pulled and approval from our HOA, the digging commenced.
We had the excavator leave several tons of dirt to use for landscaping purposes. These giant dirt piles have been irresistible to the kids -Grant especially- and extremely annoying to me.
Soon after excavation was complete, we welcomed a team of plumbers and then a different crew came to lay the rebar.
Then we were ready for shotcrete. Cori got to stand in the heat and spray it down for three days in a row to make sure that it cured properly.
Then decking and tile went up...
THEN, as soon as we had our pool fence up and had passed our final inspection with the city of Phoenix (and made our final payment), they scheduled us for the interior finish. Finally, the hose was in the pool filling it with water.
Two days, two and a half gallons of muriac acid, and a few other chemicals later, it was ready. Hurray! We've been in the water ever since.
The kids playing on the baja step (a large platform off the entry stairs that sits just 18 inches deep- perfect for little kiddos).
Ahhhh. We are actually a bit glad that the weather is still pretty hot. Who wants to come over and swim?
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We'll see you Friday! Hope Mr. Grant had a wonderful 3rd! Love you all so much
The pool looks wonderful! I am so jealous. Just a note... remember that step does not mean they won't fall off it. I am sure you probably know this but I almost lost Ashling because I thought she was okay where she was and then she slipped in.
Melissa- You're absolutely right. The pool is completely gated off, and the kids aren't able to get in the water unless we are with them. The step is just fun for them to have a bigger place to play around in when we are all in together, but you can't be too careful, right?
ME ME pick me to come and swim!!
I am SO there!!! (i wish)
Fun ... Addy's dream (that will unfortunately remain a dream for us)! I've enjoyed the photos as I've never seen a pool be put in from start to finish.
yay! it looks so refreshing! i'd love to come swimming. :)
I didn't know you're in Phoenix? We're at Northern and 23rd Ave. We have to get together!
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