Park

It was a beautiful day outside, so I walked the kiddos to the neighborhood park.  Of all the swings and playground equipment, the boys liked the two bushy trees around the perimeter.  They climbed up and were almost completely camouflaged.

Can you find Ryland?

Can you find Reed?

Since the boys weren't playing on the playground, Ridley didn't want to either.  She watched them climb while she practices her ballet toes by the stroller.

New backyard

The backyard landscaping is complete.  We are really pleased with the final product.  The new trees were a lot smaller than I had imagined, but it will be just a matter of time before they are over the stone wall.  My favorite part is the new St. Augustine sod.  I absolutely love it.  Now if we could only do the front yard.

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Trees

 

We are in the middle of another house project run again, but this time they are all pretty minor.  One of them being the trees in the backyard.  The previous owner planted a trio of crepe myrtles, and we would like to have the extra space to play ball or run.  We have a master plan for the backyard, and it is without 2 of the crepe myrtles.  We plan to add trees on the right side of the yard to make a more secluded courtyard feel.  John Chris was on a roll this afternoon, so he cut them down.  I have to admit I do feel a little exposed, but I know it will look great in the long run.

 

 

The boys loved to help, and they were right in the middle of all the cut branches.  Ryland had his little men climbing all around, and Reed loved helping me clean up.