Our house and yard

Okay I didn't realize it had been so long since my last posting until Jamie sent me an email reminding me to do something with it. So a lot has happened to us. We officially have a new house and are moved in. It's wonderful! The inside is just great for the kids to have room to play and me to have a room to play in too. Plus Preston has a room (the garage) to play too!

We are waging war with the English and Poison Ivy in the back yard right now. We had to laugh when we saw Wal-Mart selling Ivy in pots for $2. We just couldn't believe someone would want to buy it. We have thought about selling it. I don't think that I will ever look at those Ivy wreathes again and think they are pretty (my apologes to anyone who has one or likes Ivy) It's great to have when it hasn't taken over your yard. But the front yard looks so beautiful now. We actually set out a large flower bed covering the front of the house. Removed all the Ivy (of course) and a big dying bush that looked really strange where it was. I tried to save a rose bush that we found but Ben and Preston had other ideas and it ended up in the trash. But since it's the only plant Anna wants we are going to get another one.
The kids and I planted some herbs and flowers in the front. Emma tried hard to help but ended up just pulling up the first plant we put in. I was surprised that it has actually survived since we had to plant it three times before sending Emma onto the porch with chalk. The kids have really enjoyed picking out plants and helping with the care of them.
Preston cut down two trees the other day and only one landed on the roof. We thought it might be good to wait for assistance to cut the others down. But at least we are building up a good supply of wood for the winter (did I mention our house has a wood burning stove.... I said it was a great house didn't I) We mapped out a great spot of a play ground and sand box. We are now waiting for the government to send us our bribe money... sorry I think it's called an economic stimulus check... but anyway, we thought we'd help the economy by getting a swing set!! Yeah for the government.
I have to put Emma to bed now but enjoy the pictures and I do promise Jamie to write more tomorrow. Thanks for reading!