Monday, April 9, 2012

Our Great Outdoors

Our yard has undergone some improvements! Last week we got a fence. This...

Turned into this!


I'm so happy with it. I wanted something that would provide safety and privacy without blocking our sunlight...and I think I got it! You may have noticed a few extra children in the picture above. That's because our dear friends, the Ma Family, were down for a little visit. The Mas are the kind of friends that drive 11 hours to visit for a few days. The kind of friends that are actually happy to help you improve your home, even when it means spending hours digging a patio!
Our big side yard got some attention as well. The dirt from the patio excavation filled holes and flattened slopes. Then we started our orchard. We planted a fruit tree that grows four kinds of stone fruits and six berry bushes! The girls were happy to help.




George keeps an eye on the progress.

It has been so fun to get out and play in the dirt. The work itself is fun, and even better is the feeling of putting down some literal roots! I can't wait to watch our little tree grow as the girls do, and I know we'll make so many memories in our new yard.