Backyardigans

It took us 2 years here in our house to finally get down to business and do some of the renovations we wanted to. We are slowly getting there - we finally got our plantation shutter and got our new light fixtures (getting the electrician here to install them is another story). Now, the biggest project: Re-doing the backyard.

Here are our "before" photos - as you can see, it needs work. We have done nothing with the space (including weeding or mowing it regularly - it shows).









The plan is to install a small shed (for the lawnmower, grill tools, Henry's outdoor toys, etc), push the small hill back, add a field stone retaining wall, add a blue stone patio and path, and add lighting. We will be getting a lot more grass area and hopefully a more functional space.

Here is the yard this evening, after day 1 of work:








It looks a little scary.

In other news, Henry decided today that he wanted to take his shirt off, wear his backpack, and do some cooking: