So my parents came up for part of last week, and helped us build our new deck. We started on wednesday and laid out the plans and got the material list ready. Then Thursday morning, Clint and my Dad went to Lowes and got all the supplies. They got back, we unloaded the truck, and then they went to work!
Day 1:
This is what we started with…(to see how we got here, check out this post about taking the deck out)
They are digging the holes for the footers here.
The holes are dug, and the frame is put together! Now they are setting up the posts so we can secure the frame up.
Got the frame positioned so they can get it secured. I am already so excited! YAY!
look at how much smaller it is, but still big enough! AND we actually have a nice BIG area for our backyard now!

The next step now that the frame is secured, is to add the beams or joists or whatever they are called! :)

With the boards installed, they have now sawed off the tops of the posts so it is all leval and ready for the decking!
Look at the beautiful angle, and the nice stairs!
Here is a view from ground level
Its just the perfect size! I am so excited! I have wanted this done since the day we moved in! (look how cute my little buddy is!)
They were able to get several of the deck boards cut and installed in the first night! It was so exciting.
Clint and my Dad putting the deck boards on. (me and clint actually went out on the deck that night and enjoyed the stars a little. it was great!)
Day 2:

They now have most of the boards in and they are getting the stairs ready to put on! WAHOO!!!! It looks so great! AND….
The final pictures of the Deck…(please ignore all the junk around it…organization has already started, so a new picture will be posted once we have it all rearranged…)
A closer up view of what it looks like…
We actually have backyard space now! YAY!
Thanks Dad and Clint for all your hard work getting this done so fast! And thanks to my mom for being such a great babysitter while they were here. She helped a ton with the baby especially! It was a great time!