The boys have been a big help. Ben and Connor were given the job to help move the rocks (at least the ones they could lift, out of the way. They did great, loading the wagon and hauling them up the hill.
The Bobcat machine was fun to have around for a few days.
Even Emmett likes to get in on the action. Except he has to sneak out in his pajamas to help.
Ben showing off his big haul.
What strong boys!
Heath has been working his tail off, and up until today he has been doing it in the heat. This morning was the PERFECT weather to work outside, high 60's low 70's, and a nice cool breeze. That is exactly what we needed in order to move the huge pile of gravel that had to be dumped in the middle of our front sidewalk. The delivery guy was a pansy and wouldn't back his truck up anymore. Needless to say that the huge pile of gravel on the sidewalk produced a nasty letter from the HOA. Can't say that I blame them. The plan was, have it delivered one day, move it the next day. Then came the remnants of hurricane Isaac. It rained for 2 days (and we were extremely grateful for the rain) and any hope we had of moving the gravel was quickly put to rest. So one week later we finally got to working on it again.
The biggest challenge of our landscaping efforts is getting materials to the back yard where they are needed. Our lot sits on a very steep grade and going up and down is crappy and sometimes dangerous. After all the rain it was muddy and slick.
I may seem a bit wimpy at times but I can be really tough when I want to be. When Connor was a year old I carried him through Minnetonka Cave (by Bear Lake) and he slept the WHOLE way through the cave. This actually seemed easier than that.
I am just so thankful for the perfect weather today. The boys enjoyed being outside with us, playing with their sticks and pretending that they were ninjas.
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