the backyard...almost, kinda but not really, finished

A couple of weekends of arduous labor resulting in a serene, peaceful backyard. the deck and all the concrete has been power-washed, but still requires new paint and sealer. the new trees that we planted need time to grow. quite a few flowering bushes were transplanted and need more time before they are ready to bloom.








we built a temporary staircase for the the new backdoor. speaking of the new backdoor...



i spent yesterday afternoon cleaning and flushing the pipes on the gas grill, then happily made some dynamite burgers for dinner.