Enjoying Summer On Our Patio
We love our patio, as I told you a little while ago. It’s been hotter than usual this summer so we’ve spent a lot of time with our water gear. It’s a great way to get everyone outside without dying of heat exhaustion. Because being outside is magic, remember? Hardly no fighting and lots [...]
Backyard Summer Escape
Is it just me or are children happier when they’re outside? My boys have started fighting and bickering a lot – I have a feeling this is the next 18 years of my life. (Help me!) When we’re outside, the fighting almost goes away. It’s magical and pure bliss. Needless to say, we’ve been spending [...]
How to Build a Retaining Wall
I’m here with an update on phase 1 of our landscaping redesign. We’ve been very busy at the house, and though we aren’t quite finished, we’ve made some great progress. To refresh your memory, here is a picture of our house before we started. Our curb appeal was in dire need of a change and change was [...]
