back to blogging?

well, I've had lots of requests to get back to it. So, I am going to try to stay on top of this during 2012. Today we are having an awesome snow storm. It actually started yesterday, but it is our first big one, I think we have gotten about 16 inches since yesterday afternoon. Rich was snowblowing yesterday and back at it today. Thank goodness I had today off so I could do some shoveling and I had to drive down the mtn. in the rhino to pick up Rich once he was off work.

Nik's Graduation from Ithaca College

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.