Friday, June 19, 2009

It Took Me 5 Years

I realized it has been awhile since Elizabeth or I have blogged. So, I thought I would do a quick blog about the long 5 year journey to re-landscape our back yard. When we bought our house in June 2004, the yard hadn't been taken care of in quite some time (since the previous owners had died 4 months earlier. Hence, it was in shambles and I didn't think I would ever resurect it. Here are some pictures of the sorry state we found our back yard.



Well, after many years, lots of trial and error, hard work by the whole family, we have transformed our back yard into something we actually want to look at and spend time in.



I just love before and after pictures ;-)

9 comments:

Elizabeth Dimit said...

Zowie! I love what you've done. I can say that because I didn't do any of it...except approve of it and keep the kids away when necessary. Good work, and I love you!

Darilyn said...

It looks fantastic. Sorry I missed the lunch at your house. I had to go out of town suddenly and wasn't able to make it.

Grace said...

wow...does that look great!! You want to help me out with our yard? I have no ideas in landscaping. Your yard looks great...good job!!

Dina said...

Looks fabulous!

Bridget said...

Wow. Great transformation photos. Looks beautiful.

Sarah said...

It looks amazing!!!

mahina said...

you put in a lot of work and it shows! it must be so nice to relax back there and for the kids to play!

great job!

Anonymous said...

Looks amazing! Does Lester need another backyard to do? :)

Tonya said...

Wow, that is a serious change! Isn't it amazing what a little TLC can do? Hope your summer is
happy:0)