Happy Place

Over the past year, we've made slow and steady change to our backyard to make it more usable for our family's needs. 

It started with a chainlink fence, too short cherry blossom tree, and lots of large bushes....

So after a tree removal, digging up shrubs and a new fence, it became this. 

For the short term, Sam grew grass so the kids would have more space to play. 

Then the best money we've spent went to the patio this spring. 

And now it's totally my happy place. Twinkle lights. Herb ladder. Outdoor chalkboard. Comfy cushions. Updated table. Small bushes and flowers. Many summer cocktails and BBQs to come!