The backyard continues....However, the nice weather has made it progress very well. The sprinkler system was installed this week and the flagstone continues to be installed. We love it!

John's nephew and niece in Texas have a lot going on . Ryan just got his driver's license--beware of our new hot rod on the roads! Sarah just gets prettier every time we see her. She is on the volleyball team and will be attending a choir trip to Colorado with their Church. We just wish we could see them more often--even though John & I aren't the "coolest" people in the world.

Landscaping

Okay, so it has been a very long time since I have updated. (We've been a little busy.) As you can see by the pictures we are landscaping our backyard. A project that originally began with the idea of planting three little trees has turned into a complete backyard makeover. Through its challenges, we have been very happy with it so far. We hope to have everything planted by the first week in October.

John has worked in a little time to go dove hunting and has done really well. Chinook did not fare so well though--she ate three birds. So she does not get to go back.

We got to celebrate Lisa's niece, Taylor's 13th birthday with her in August. Yes, she is as tall as me! She is a wonderful athlete, and we are so proud of her accomplishments.

Our dear friends and old neighbors, Fred & Kirsten came to visit in Mid-September. We loved seeing them and did not want to let them leave. We miss having them as neighbors and the dogs miss their best friend, Madison.

I will keep everyone updated as the backyard nears this phase of completion.