Our summer is off to a good start and I hope yours is too! It’s really hot here this week so we’re spending time watering plants and playing in the baby pool in between naps, swim lessons, and T-ball games.
Category Archives: Exterior
Our Landscaping Plan
Hope y’all had a nice Christmas and are looking forward to a great 2022!
One of the best things we’ve done in fixing up grandma’s old house is hire a landscape architect to work with us and come up with a master plan for the front flower beds and hardscape.

Hand sketch of our master plan for the front and sides of the house.
Fresh Eggs Daily
We’re getting about 9 eggs a day now from our hens! Back in May/April of this year, Blaine fixed up grandma’s old chicken coop and made it good enough for new residents.
Raised Bed Garden (and Wall Demo) – Part III
I started this post a few months ago and I’m just now finishing it! π Better late than never?
Raised Bed Garden – Part II
Both boys are down for their afternoon nap, so I thought I’d jump on here and show y’all a bit of progress on our little garden. Our steel beds arrived very quickly and Blaine got to work putting them together. But first, he graded the garden area with the tractor. It’s just outside our kitchen window.
Raised Bed Garden – Part I
Audrey Hepburn said, βTo plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.β
Blaine and I have decided to start a small garden this year. We’re planning to do raised beds instead of a traditional in-ground garden. Continue reading