Raised Bedlam

After days (and days and days, and floods and floods) of rain, the clouds broke and we had a beautiful last 3 or so days of our April vacation. We were able to get out in the yard some (emphasis on some) and actually start building our raised beds. S.'s dad and mom came over to help build. I admit I was off in the netherlands of the yard, raking out gardens long-ago abandoned by previous owners of our home. But--I think the results will be great. They look weird now, but just wait--pretty soon they'll be surrounded by luxurious rough-sawn lumber painted the same green as all our trim and have a mahogany ledge. Mmm, mmmm...


There's finally signs of Spring around our yard as well. With the sunshine came leaves of tulips and daffodils busting up out of the ground--still no blooms, but we're close, and at least it's green!