Our Big Backyard

The backyard at this house is great. The other house had a nice size yard also, but there was a big slope, a large drain. Not fun.

Spring is great for working in the yard. Around this time last year, we were busy in the backyard. And we have thoroughly enjoyed that addition!

After a garden hiatus last year, I was really itching to have one again. Naturally, I wanted it where there happened to be phone lines, cable lines, etc buried, so E built this little bed for my veggies. We've got onions, tomatoes, green peppers, jalapenos, zucchini, cucumbers, and radishes. Katie was there "helping" the whole time. :)




A man after my own heart!

We found a ladybug and moose for the garden, but are still looking for a little bear for Konny. Let us know if you spot one somewhere so we can pick it up!



What a team!

Everything is growing great. Katie planted the radishes (they're on the lower left). They will need thinned out a bit!


Our other backyard project was originally planned for later this fall or even next spring. The cement slab out the back door had cracked down the center and was sinking. Katie kept tripping, Konny will be walking soon and E stubbed his toe just one too many times. We knew we needed to get it taken care of sooner than later.

I seriously am so grateful that E is such a handy man! He can do just about anything and it saves us TONS of money. He pounded out the cement with a sledge hammer and then one of his friends brought a jack hammer to demolish the top step. All 3 kids were very impressed.



We were also very blessed that E's parents are almost always able to come spend the day when we have big projects going on.



And I can't forget our neighbors! I really can't say enough times how much I love them all. They are always around, always willing to help out, and always there for us. The deck would not have come nearly as far on Saturday if it wasn't for them!




The next day, the kids got to help out a little too.


The date, all our hand prints and Konny's little foot print will be there forever. I imagine years down the road looking at those tiny little prints will really tug at my heart!


We're hoping to get it finished up in the next few weeks!