Our Newest Addition

No, we're not having another baby....but this one sure felt like it took forever to birth, like a baby :)

We spent 4 days putting together this backyard monster, but it was worth it. the kids are loving it! We've not completed all the landscaping around it, but you can get the idea from the picture.




Here are some other outdoor projects I've been working on. We added a border around the house so I can plant there and hopefully keep the kids and dog out



We added another boarder by the raspberries and currant bush. Added in some bird feeders and generally cleaned up the area.



I added 2 blueberry bushes, in a protected area so the lawn guys don't mow them down this year.



And here are some strawberries that I planted in a tub. I also have one of those topsy turvy strawberry planters with 30 plants in it.



I also added two rose bushes but forgot to get a picture of those. Now if I could just get the garden area tilled then I can start planting there!

Paying it Forward

My island friend, Anjeny, is having a Pay it Forward event on her blog. It's totally awesome...go check it out. And after that come back here and sign up to get totally cool homemade gifts from me!

The catch is that you must participate too. Before you leave your comment here, write up (or copy and paste) a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going. Then, come back, let me know you are going to play. Remember that only the FIRST FIVE comments will receive a gift from me, so be quick!

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1. I make no guarantee that you will like what I make. But, I will try my best to make sure that you do.
2. It will be done this year (hopefully sooner than later).
3. You will have no clue what or when it will be.

Please be sure to leave your e-mail address too so I can get hold of you.