Kathryn's ? Birthday at Los Comparos tonight

back yard is almost complete

The patios are done, the sprinkler system and stone steps. We also had some plantings done and the sod is perfect up here. Now, get out the Bocce Ball Game.

we continue to do more landscaping.

Rich says we are done after these projects get completed. But it will be a great outdoor living space. And what a view, of course. Pictures include the back staircase, hot tub on existing patio, forms for the two patios going in on either side. I had to include a picture of the greening hill side above the house. The wild flowers are starting to bloom.

Andrew's done with phase 1

Three weeks into Army boot camp, phase 1 complete and I think he is still enjoying his decision. Heard from him last week and all was well.

April update

Way too much wind and rain. I want it to dry out, so I can begin my next phase of landscaping. This will include a sprinkler system and sod. We will also build stone steps on the east side of the house. Then, maybe I can sit back and enjoy! Haha. I am sure I will come up with another project or two. Soon, it will be time to plant the garden as well.

Andrew is in the ARMY now.

Family party for Andrew to celebrate his birthday and leaving for the Army on Monday. He is much happier than he looks.

Visiting Nik in Ithaca, NY. Last theater production design in college.

These are pictures from L'Orfeo, a Greek tragedy done at Ithaca College while I was visiting. This was their spring opera and Nik was the scenic designer for the production. One picture shows a "chaise lounge in Hades", the other is the painted floor and finally the stage setting where the orchestra sat. Nik did an incredible job and this was his senior show. He graduates in May.