Landscaping

Last weekend we were able to complete a project we've been wanting to do for a while! It is amazing to me how much work is required to make and keep a house a home. Growing up my parents always made it seem so easy, but it's definitely not easy or cheap! Our landscaping has needed some TLC since we moved in. With the help of my parents, we were able to get the job done last weekend. I absolutely LOVE how everything turned out. James and I had a pretty good idea of what we wanted the end project to look like. Friday while out on a date, we stopped at Menards to pick up supplies. Our options seemed endless, there were so many possibilities! We got what we thought we needed to start the project on Saturday. We then went out to dinner and to see Toy Story 3 in 3D, which we loved. I would definitely recommend the movie to anyone! We got up early Saturday morning, and I was so disappointed because it was raining. I never thought I'd be so excited to do yard work, but I was really looking forward to getting the landscaping done. Thankfully, they rain cleared out pretty quickly and it turned out to be a dry and VERY hot and humid day.

Here was what we got Friday night at Menards... the first of MANY trips!!



We had really not done anything to our landscaping since we moved into the house, aside from pulling weeds and trimming the bushes! The following are the BEFORE pictures of our landscaping. It had gotten pretty ugly, I just could not keep up with the weeds!

I am so thankful I don't have to look at that anymore! We were so grateful to have my parents help us with this project. They are much more experienced in this area than we are. Elena even came over and helped shovel rocks. I love having a big family for so many reasons, a big one being there is always someone willing and wanting to help.

And now it's time for the AFTER pictures! I am thrilled with the outcome and it was certainly worth all of the hard work and effort. I think it seems to make our home so much more welcoming!

I am now working on decorating our front porch! I made a purchase at a garage sale on Friday which I am really excited about. I will post pictures when everything is complete!