Friday, March 25, 2011

New Landscaping…

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We have again, spent our time outside this “weekend”.  With Jeff’s new schedule, our weekend is in the middle of the week!  :-)  We got so much accomplished and really enjoyed our time together after we got our baby boy feeling better!  Monday morning Hayden slept until 10 AM.  I knew this was abnormal but thought it was because he was just worn out from playing and the lack of quality naps the past few days.  Then, that afternoon, Jeff, Hayden (in the jogging stroller), and I went for about a 3 mile walk and Hayden was not feeling so hot when we got back.  He was pretty lethargic and very clingy to his daddy.  He kept moaning and was quite warm to touch.  So, we took his temperature and sure enough it was 101.  We gave him a little Motrin and he seemed to feel better.  Well, he woke up in the night with a “different” cry and running 102.  We decided to take him to the doctor that next morning and sure enough he had a double ear infection.  Tuesday was a pretty rough day for him.   Luckily since then, he has been pretty much back to his old self.   So, we were able to spend the next few days outside doing some work around the house!  Lucky for us, we were able to do most of our “work” while Hayden was taking a nap.

We wanted to put in some new landscaping in front of our house.  So, that we did! 

We did a little dirt work…

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We maneuvered these 25 pound stones (120 to be exact).  My legs are screaming right now!  Jeff did way more work than I did.  I am sure he was happy to be able to go to work tonight to get some rest!  Ha!

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Swept some dirt…

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Looked for bugs…

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Found some bugs…

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Oh yes…and did a little planting too!

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Here is what all we planted…Yuletide Camellia tree, dwarf yaupon holly, dwarf nandina, loropetalum, fushia, impatients, sweet potato vine, hybrid begonia, and melting fire heuchera.  I really felt it hard to find things that took shade or mostly shade.   Now all we need is some mulch and for it all to get to growing!  We are going to put in a  retaining wall in the back  and we ordered two pallets of St. Augustine to fill in in the front and back for next week.  More back breaking labor.  Can’t wait!  ;-) 

I also did a little more painting to these pots! 

Before…                                                                                      After….

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Last night we had us a little bonfire!  We had two piles that needed burning. 

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While Hayden ate his dinner outside. 

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He kind of likes to do that.

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We had a great “weekend” and hope that you do too! 

4 comments:

Sharon said...

It looks so good. There is a lot of hard work there. Love the pictures of my little man!

Kelly said...

Your bed looks great! Good work Jeff! I want to do something like that, but with a brick house it is hard to pick a stone that will match, or look ok with the brick. Ya'll do good work, maybe I'll hire you! :)

Kristin said...

Looks good! Makes me want to do ours now!!
Poor Hayden, I know thats horrible. I took Payton to the Dr yesterday because she wasn't herself and she has another ear infection in her right ear!!!!

Tricia said...

Your labor paid off. Looks great. Love all the color. Sorry to hear that little man had ear infections, but glad he is feeling better.