Backyard Oasis Part 4- Just Add Water

I last left off at the tiling being installed on our pool. 

While they were working on the tile we had the big decision of deciding which Pebble Sheen color we wanted for our pool surface. I spent hours on line trying to find just the right color. We ended up choosing French Grey because as you know I am a sucker for anything french!;) Just joking. French Grey is the second color in from the top row and from all the pics I had seen on line and after visiting several of the neighbors pools I decided it was what would look best with all of our pool selections thus far.

The process of watching the techs apply the sheen was fascinating.

We all watched it being applied from upstairs to include our Savannah who wanted to make sure it was all going well. She was a great supervisor!;)

After the Pebble Sheen was sprayed on the techs smoothed it all out to ensure an even finish.

This is what the pool looked like after the Pebble Sheen was applied and before they came back the next day to acid wash it. The acid wash is what brings out all the little pebbles.

As soon as they were done washing it it was time to start filling the pool up and of course we were not short helpers for this part.

In about a day and half the pool was completely filled and there was no keeping the boys out of it.

This is a pic of how the water looked before any chemicals were added to it. I am showing you this because we were totally amazed at the change we were in store for.

After the boys swam that day The Hubster added the first round of the DE powder. After much research The Hubster insisted we install a DE Filter instead of the standard pool filter and you are about to see one of the reasons why.

This is the color of the water the very next morning. We were beyond amazed! I promise this pic is exactly as I took it. I did not edit it what so ever. Even our Pool Contractor could not believe how clear and blue the water was especially since we had not added anything else to the system yet. The water was just beautiful!

Next update on our backyard renovation I will share our patio makeover and landscaping. I am equally thrilled how they turned out.

Before I go I wanted to mention the Prayer/Donation button on my sidebar. My dear bloggy friend Laura from over at Our Prairie Home welcomed her first grand baby 3 weeks ago. Laura lives in Iowa and her daughter lives in NC. Little Natalie is just as adorable as can be and has a head full of hair.

Within the last few days little Natalie's health has steadily gone down hill and she is now in the NICU. Laura has been blessed enough to be able to fly back out to be with her daughter and grand baby in this time of need though at first it did not look like she was going to be able to due to the cost of the ticket. On top of that Natalie's care is covered but they are not thinking that any of her medication is. Her mama and daddy are a young couple just starting out and are just overwhelmed with everything at hand. All of us who know and love Laura are asking our readers to lift this family up in prayer to help ensure Little Natalie gets well soon. Natalie has her own FaceBook page- Prayers For Natalie where you can go over by clicking on her picture on my sidebar to read all about her and any updates. If you choose to donate even if it is just a $1 I know it will be very much appreciated by this family. All donations go straight to Natalie's Mama. Any amount makes a difference with mounting medical bills. Thank you in advance for any support you can give to this family even if it is just going over to Natalie's FB page and leaving them an encouraging word. They read all comments and I know it lifts their spirits knowing that there are so many of us out there thinking about them and praying!

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Write by: AN - Monday, June 24, 2013