AUGUST 2010
– I would be lying if I said we haven't done anything since my most recent
diary entry in June. The truth is I simply haven't taken the time to
sit down and actually write. There was Concerts in the Garden with
Joe late in June - he treated us to the John Williams concert. I
enjoyed several wine tasting events (one of which included over 100
different wines; however, I only made it through about half of them - I'm
only human). We spent a weekend in San Antonio for an accounting
convention (I know - how much fun could that be?!? - I'll say extremely
fun... once all the accounting crap is done). There were also
several pool parties (Luce, Selzer/Tarpley, Bean). Oh, and our
favorite dancer this year, Lauren, won So You Think You Can Dance!
Of
course, the big event of August thus far was my 35th birthday celebration
and our backyard warming party. We started our landscaping during
the later half of the dark ages November 2009 with a
quote of about eight weeks to finish. Little did we know eight weeks
was an ever so slight underestimation of the work being done. What
essentially was Susan's Christmas present eventually became her birthday
gift... anniversary bequest... I almost lucked out and got to use it for a
second Christmas ;). Nevertheless, Bill did finish - and much like
the tortoise from The Tortoise and the Hare, slow and steady
results in a beautiful backyard. The only thing we're lacking is an
abundance of animal residents to take up home, but that is coming along
quickly. We have several toads, lots of dragonflies, and a couple of
raccoons who think our backyard is dandy. Hopefully we'll have some
fish before the end of the year (yes, I know we'll have to buy those - I'm
not expecting them to wander in to our pond - at least not unless there is
a flash flood).
We held off on pictures until after the party (no
spoilers allowed - Jonathan would be so proud), so as promised, here they
are...
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Our Waterfall and Pond - About 3
Ft Deep |
Red Maple in Background |
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Nancy's Fountain |
Garden Path |
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Stone Bench |
Plants Plants Plants (groundcover
that will fill in) |
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Crepe Myrtle transplanted from
neighbor's yard |
Walkway to the Deck |
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Savannah Holly |
Vitex (you can also see grapevines
growing up the sides of the deck) |
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Have You Seen the Size of My Deck?
(Google this phrase if you don't know) |
Tropical Path |
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Stepping Stones |
Native and Adapted Plant Garden |
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Flagstone Porch |
Boulderdash |
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Pergola Plants |
Crossvine |
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Purple Fountain Grass |
Steps to the Vegetable Garden
(Courtesy of the Kups) |
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Looking South (view from the
porch) |
View From the Deck |
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Veggie Garden (behind the
fenceline) |
Looking North |
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Looking West |
Pond Plants |