Today's efforts.

I'm satisfied with my rate of progress! Still lots to do, but it's looking just like I want it to.

More progress!

Here's what got done today:


To the right of the walkway will be grass - it's just covered up with dirt right now. Does anyone have a favorite low-growing plant that I might like to plant in between the stepping stones? So far I'm thinking thyme, and the mail woman suggested a variety of mint. If I could find some kind of dwarf chamomile that might be a good choice too, but I'm sure there must be other things I could consider.

My little dirt pile

Nobody doesn't love progress! Am I right? Grandpa Doug brought his backhoe over this evening and got it doooonnne. He didn't even knock the house over, though he did manage to tap one of the newly set posts. Oh well, it's minor considering what a tight squeeze it was. Tomorrow I'll start raking and getting ready for the sand or gravel before we put down the "pavers", which are really just busted up chunks of concrete that I'm going to plant aromatic creepers and herbs between.

The kids were thrilled and can't wait to go outside and play in the dirt tomorrow.

Party at Sandy's

Thanks for the great pic, Donny.