Green Progress

Moving right along on the backyard, the trees were planted yesterday evening. We had some curbing done this morning to keep the flower beds, grass and gravel areas all neat and tidy. Sod will be delivered at 3:00 am tonight or rather tomorrow morning. All the pieces are coming together nicely with Augustin in charge.

It is a bit different than when we are in charge. For example every time we have moved, no matter how organized, I always seem to be sent to the store for something like mysteriously missing cables so that we can watch television in the new place.

Green

Some of the excitement around here this week is about getting our backyard finished. No more plain brown dirt! We are having some grass and trees put in. I know I should be more water conscious but I just crave a bit of green. Our old yard had trees and grass along with some other plantings as you can see to the right and the greenness and shade from the trees was so soothing. The trees attracted the small birds which I loved.

I think I am ready for some comfortable patio furniture with some pretty and soft outdoor pillows. That way I can enjoy the shade and the birds before it gets too warm in the mornings and in the evening as it starts to cool off. It always amazed me what a difference a bit of shade could make.

Kitchens on my Mind

In all our house looking lately the first room I look at is the kitchen. In the Phoenix market right now many of them are missing at least the refrigerator and some of them the stove. I look at sink size and type as well. I want the counter tops to be in good shape and enough room on them so someone can work on food preparation easily.

After that I move on to bedrooms and closets. I like to see a nice size for the bedrooms. You know something big enough for actual furniture and enough closet space for the average person. Some bedrooms and closets are so small I really don't know how the builder thought they would ever work for anyone.

I also like to take a good look at the landscaping. If it has been neglected but basic layout and plantings are done that just need some care that is okay. Starting from a bare dirt yard can be expensive.

Back to kitchens.... I need to go pay some attention to my own.
Until next time,