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Pool final stages

Ask and ye shall receive, Chris, here are the updated pictures of our pool! He and Conni have been so sweet and excited for us about our pool. They were actually with Kelly and me (to see the Michael Bublé concert) when we were in the process of deciding what pool company to go with. So here are the latest pictures, taken just moments ago.There's quite a drop off in depth here, so there will not be a lot of pool volleyball for those who plan to stand.
I really miss my deck and can hardly wait to use it again. Not being able to walk outside the back door has been hard. Hopefully next week there will be a new deck so I can actually walk out my kitchen door to the back yard. Also, check out my pretty tile in the pool and spa below. I love the way it turned out.
Below, here's the future deep end--filled with dirty water for now. It's 6.5 feet deep.
They'll just cover all of this construction mess up with concrete and Sundeck.
Here's the view of the pool from the side garage door, next to my office.
Here's the beach area where you can step into the pool and get your feet wet in the area where it's really shadowy.
I'm so excited that it's almost finished. I'm getting really impatient now that I can see how close they are to being done. I will update the pictures when the Pebble Sheen finish is added to the overall bottom of the pool and spa, and when the decking areas are added. Woohooo!

Comments

The Roberts said…
I have such pool envy!!! I dont think that I am suppose to admit that. I am so happy for you and your family. I think it is worth every penny spent! Will there be a big inagural pool party???
Heidi said…
I love all the stonework. can't wait to see the finished product!
Robin said…
Wow! I am imagining the finished project and how awesome that will be to have that in your own backyard!
Lonna said…
I am surprised each time you post new pics, it is going quite fast. Lucky you. I am excited to see it all tiled and with your new pool furniture on display.

It is a good thing that you decided to start the process when you did, you will have a new pool just in time to beat the real summer heat.
Lisa said…
WOW! This is a gorgeous pool! I love the stone that you used! It makes me want to put one in our backyard.....
Callisto said…
It's looking great. My friend who lives in Dallas has a pool, and they love it. You're going to have a ball once it's all done.

I just got back last night, so I'll have to catch up on all the blog posts I missed. It's so good to be back!
Amanda said…
It looks fabulous! I'm so excited for you! It seems to be coming along pretty quickly.
Unknown said…
Looking good, how exciting for you guys!!
Megs said…
Wow, the pool looks amazing. I can't wait for you to be able to use it.
~ Tina said…
Kelly, it is going to be amazing! I DO love your choices of tile styles, etc. - it will be such a fun backyard/deck/patio for your family and friends to enjoy... I might have to sneak out of dreary Seattle and visit you!
Jennifer said…
AWESOME!!! Can't wait to see it when they're done...
Julie V. said…
Wow, that looks beautiful so far. I love the shape of the pool and also how the deck goes right up to your house.
Anonymous said…
awesome looking pool so far aunt Kelly! I still think that it would be tons of fun if my family came to your pool in the summer! your pool is going to be so fun when its done!
Julie said…
The tile is beautiful!!! The finished product is going to be amazing and so worth the wait!

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