What's Up

If you haven't heard from me in awhile, there's a reason! My neighbor is redoing all of his backyard landscaping, and rather than pay for a demolition team, he told us we could have all of his rock and decking if we just remove it from his property. Over 40 wheel-barrow loads of large river rock and a small deck, not too tough, right? (My aching back!!!)

Well, after a week we had everything removed and our deck expansion has begun. I wasn't happy with the way my plants looked against the large stones, so I also ripped up my main flowerbed and inserted 15 new plants. You don't want to know what possessed me to re-rock this area twice in two days, but trust me, it really wasn't fun.

New rock and border installed in front.

Stripped twice, old plants removed, new plants installed.

Deck expansion has begun.

Additional rock (98% moved by Colleen,) without a permanent home.

The boys enjoying the neighbor's bobcat.

I DID take some picture of our rainy day fun, which I'd explained in a previous post. Here's Shannon and Anna taking advantage of the puddles...