Canopy or as Mike says; "Can-of-pee"

Canopy or as Mike says; "Can-of-pee"

Today we put up a shade canopy so we can continue working in this 100°+ heat! 

From Big Lots on sale for $80!

From Big Lots on sale for $80!

​The directions were simple and straightforward and the parts were clearly labeled.

Me struggling to connect the bars 

Me struggling to connect the bars 

​My weak hands had trouble snapping in the bars to the plastic corners, but that's what I have Mike for! 

Click, click  - they're secure!

Click, click  - they're secure!

Next we got the canvas cupola secured on top followed by the canopy fabric loosely spread over the frame. 

Spread on loose  

Spread on loose  

Once the top is secure, we put on the legs and it started looking like a real canopy! 

Ta-da!!! 

Ta-da!!! 

​Mike even went on the other side of the fence to see how it looked from the neighbors point of view. 

Peek-a-boo

Peek-a-boo

But I got in the way trying to be funny! ​

Enjoying fizzy water in the new shade

Enjoying fizzy water in the new shade

Hooks at the bottom of the fabric get hooked onto the​ metal legs and Velcro straps inside secure the top from flapping. Super thankful for this relief from the heat! 

Thumbs up from Mike

Thumbs up from Mike

Stay hydrated and cool out there y'all! 

Our favoite Simpsons Quotes of all time!

Our favoite Simpsons Quotes of all time!

Dog Days of Summer

Dog Days of Summer