Monday, March 23, 2009

Spring growth

I decided following the completion of the raised rose bed, to chronicle one of the bushes as it grows. Here are the pictures of it's growth in only four weeks!

Amazing, isn't it?! Soon, there will be roses

Sunday, January 25, 2009

To build a wall....

I've heard for the last two years that the roses can only do so well in pots... they must go into the ground to reach their potential. Couple that with a goal of selling the house in a year or so and that means - Time for a project!!!

We set out this weekend to build a retaining wall type flower bed... I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!!!

Flowerbed before

Stones loaded... these puppies are 22lbs a piece!!!


Prepping the area


First stone laid, whoo hoo!!!


Where we stopped on Saturday... not too bad


Ran into some trouble on the corner...


But worked it out!


Finished!!!


Thursday, December 25, 2008

Best. Gift. Ever!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!!! This year my sister designed and had made for me the most amazing gift ever... a clock for my living room designed from a picture she found that she thought I'd like. How cool is that?!?

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Chrissy kisses


This morning's grooming - $50. Carwash to get drool off windows - $10.
Doggie kisses - Priceless :)

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Attempt at a family photo

I decided I really wanted to get a picture of me and the dogs... ideally in front of the fire.
Riiiiight - nice thought... I think I can still hear the dogs laughing



Fire in the hole!!!!

How to start a fire in your fireplace

Light your fake log:


Can't screw this up - it comes with instructions right on the wood!


Add some wood you found in the backyard, including sticks from trees and leftover timbers from a project by the previous owners:

Curl up and enjoy!!

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Dog days

I'm puppy sitting for my sister today :)
Three dogs...

Three treats...

Three times the fun!!!