We did some Landscaping!

Apparently Matt and I don't know how to relax. . .ever. We constantly find things that HAVE to be done. This past week-end wasn't any different! On Sunday, since the weather was cooler than it had been for a while, Matt decided he was going to plant the Magnolia tree that we purchased back in early May. After watching his progress for a while (ok, ok, I was peering out of the window without him knowing) I wasn't sure if he was going to just plop it in hole, or actually set up some landscaping. At first it appeared he was going to follow the "hole-plopping" plan. . .SO, I mentioned that maybe we should go ahead and do the whole job since we had the, um, time. Yeah, that's it, time! ALRIGHT, I admit it! The tree looked weird by itself in a corner in the backyard.

Matt had actually already had an idea of what he wanted landscaping-wise, and planned everything out right after we bought the tree. His entire concept sounded wonderful and I couldn't wait to see what his creative mind was going to come up with! I was also excited to get the tree planted and a little bit more landscaping in our back yard.

First he plopped the tree in the hole, then he dug up the grass in the shape he desired, we all went to Lowes and bought stone, dirt, and some fancy grass. We came home, outlined the grassless hole w/stone, filled that with dirt, and then headed back to Lowes. . .for more stone and more dirt.

Monday after work, Mackenzie and I went to Home Depot to get the flowers to finish off the project. All in all, we think it turned out pretty well! I love Matt's and my projects. . .he builds, I decorate! It's wonderful!!!

Without futher ado, here are the pics. . .


Mackenzie was running in the neighbors sprinkler while we put the finishing touches on the landscaping. She was a soaked mess, but I LOVED watching her have so much fun. I will even to admit to running thru the sprinkler a few times myself!


Here is the tree that started it all. . .

I love the Vincas. . .I think they are so pretty!