Little by little.............

Bottom picture shows the shrubs we found in Moscow yesterday. They're a caryopteris that will get fragrant blue flowers. They were new to us. Leryl added penstemons that we picked up in Oregon to the front. The top picture is to the left of the porch step. These have some growing to do. Might have to replace them but we're going to try them. Picked these up in Oregon, as well. Emerald gaiety euonymus & the purple ones are a type of weigela. Keep your fingers crossed that it all grows!!!

LIttle Rocks.............

So.....we're getting started on the landscaping! We added grasses & round rock to the front bed. We have more to go but you get the idea. The bottom picture is Leryl enjoying a little time in the wine barrel chairs Jennifer, Ryan & Andrea gave me. We love them! Stay tuned......we're making progress & hopefully, it won't be 2 month until my next post. We're getting close on the sprinkler system & grass. It will be SO nice to be without dirt!!! I can't wait! We've had 2 sets of company, Brysons & the girls from Scappoose. They all said "NO" to the rail. So....we're probably going to save ourselves some money & go without. Greg has said that from the get go so now I'll have to admit to him that he's right!!! Thanks for checking.

Rocks!!!

We took delivery on 7 ton of rock today. The majority will be used to finish the rock retaining wall Leryl is building in the front of the house. We placed 7 big rocks in the front of the garage with the help of "Big Green". The "Fudd Drive" sign was compliments of Jennifer for Leryl's 60th birthday! He likes it!

We Have a Walkway!!!

So.....today I played pack mule for Leryl. I carried him the pavers & he laid them. He's down to the ones he has to cut to make fit. We liked the way it turned out & it's nice to see something besides dirt! He'll have to rent the compactor again so we can't walk on it yet but.......soon!!! Pretty soon we'll be on to sprinklers & grass! Will the "fun" never end???

We're BBAACCKK!!!

It's been so long since I've posted I had to think about how to do this. I don't know if anyone is checking but I'm posting anyway. We now have a paver patio!!! Woo~hoo! The walkway in the front was started but the guys ran out of pavers. There was obviously a miscalculation. So.....we're on the hunt for more pavers & hopefully, by the weekend the walkway will be done! Next comes a sprinkler system & GRASS!!!

Finally.........The Man Cave!!!

Fudd's Pub is open & ready for business. The signs are hung, the keg is in the corner, the recliner couch is operating & the bar is finished......except for cabinet trim on the front, a couple of stools & the foot rail. Verlin was here & he & Leryl worked their you~know~whats off to get the room usable for our company. Leryl has to move the plug up the wallso the cord on the neon is hidden. Our Beaver sign, a gift from Tim & Maryal, is working great. So.....come on over & belly up to the bar! We'd love to have you!!!

More & More Homey...Part 3.....

OK.....I posted 3 times tonight so after you check out this one, go back 2 more.
Had to take Ladybug's picture. She loves to lie in front of the doors. Doors need to be stained but they might not get done until next summer. They have to come off & be stained horizontally. A little chilly for that now.....although today would have been perfect.....72 or so. Next is the dining room table on the area rug that came this week. Had to show the "coffee bar" in the pantry. Leryl built a cabinet around the wine fridge & put a formica top on it. We have the coffee pot & toaster on it & it's working well. Next shot is the kitchen. I'm really liking it & haven't even moved anything from when Jennifer & Andrea helped me place it. Good job, girls!!! The last picture is the great room. We're going to remat the owl picture above the fireplace to make it show up better. Our next purchase will be a couple of tables for the great room & some more fake plants for above the shelves. We're plugging away & enjoying ourselves. Leryl's going to get busy next on the bar for the Man Cave so that room can become functional. Not sure anyone is checking this site any longer but I'll continue to post until we get the Man Cave done. So......thanks for looking in. Hope you're getting the idea. I must say.....I think the rooms look better in person than in the pictures.