The backyard transformation was going to be low on the priority list, but that was before spring arrived with all it's crazy out of control bushes lining our property! It all started with the removal of a bush in front of our house. The "all" I am referring to is Jason realizing his truck isn't as wimpy as we originally thought. Don't get me wrong, it's still a 4 cylinder when you mash on the gas on the highway, but tying a chain around a bush and pulling it out with the truck appeared to be a piece of cake (and a huge testosterone filled activity for the sexy hubby!) So, when we started planning for our friends surprise 30th bday party at our house, we decided to do some major overhaul in the backyard, thanks Hessel's for the motivation. Jason and the kids enjoyed it, and I do have to admit that it was tons of work, but well worth it! See for yourself how much nicer it looks, well, will look once we get the privacy fence up and some grass grown in the bare spots! We might have even cleared enough out for me to have a garden, woo hoo home grown veggies- at least that's going to be next summer!

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Afterish (next summer will be the final unveiling!)