A few "before" pictures for perspective...

And After! Planting will occur in the fall.

A tree for shade and flowers will be planted in the large mulch bed in the fall. The smaller beds to the right will be filled with flowers.

I think I can jump it!

What do you want?

This is a great- a slab to rest my weary bones on!

Where the heck am I supposed to hide in this new set up?

I'm not going to lie to you- this stone is smoking hot and baking my backside!

It's a simple traverse to the top of the rock!

Mmmmmm- soy ice cream is tasty and soothing!

Another day, another potted plant

Try to follow me here Mom. This is what we refer to as the horse's "eye." What were you doing for the last 4 years?!?!?!?!?

So, I'm standing where Dad stood- then what happened?

wow- they need a new lawn mower here at Beaver Meadows- he missed one massive row!

I'll have what he's having!

Granted, it's hard work. But, it guarantees something that Mom and Dad refer to as "room and board"