This looks like an abandoned property, right?

Someone actually left a home in this condition!

We don't think this is bad for one year!

Weeds, weeds, weeds and no lawn to speak of

The beginnings of a dog worthy lawn

Facing our woods, but still a big pile of weeds

Divots in lawn from tree removal, specifically the crash

More reseeding coming up

 Note the position of the telephone pole- previous owner              had installed her fence no where NEAR the property line.

We think it is because she was too lazy to dig up that shrub there.

      We had the fence moved, took some trees and shrubs out and gained nearly 15 feet of yard

Weeds and a wasted area

Billy built a fine retaining wall to keep the carport from sliding down the hill and added a wood seasoning area

Facing the rear of our house after the first mow- still weeds and tree stumps

A little grass seed and a year of care- note retaining wall left of woodpile

North fence before fence relocation and tree removal

North fence now- yes, the plants are small but it's a five year plan, y'all!

Looking down south fence after we mowed and had the stumps ground out- note corner of carport

Corner of carport now after retaining wall- Billy built this in 98ºF heat.       He's the man.

Looking down north side before the fence was moved- note dogwood is on the outside of the fence.

After fence was moved the dogwood is mine!

Facing our odd little carport before- mud and weeds

And now- sometimes we park there but mostly not-

it's too nice a utility area

Facing the carport before- you can see how the garage is tucked in back there. But how in blazes could you ever get a car in there?

The carport is now our patio- where we sit, and sit, and sit- planning more yard projects or just watching Owen

This is looking out our walkout basement door before

And how it appears now- it's a great place to sit and watch the rain- that's Owen's outside bed in between the chairs

The back corner before the fence was relocated

Back corner is now the pet cemetery

Please scoot down stupicd picture!!

Photo on left was taken from the far end of our property- if you squint you can kinda sorta see our house through the trees. We are thrilled to own this little piece of woodlands as it makes for a very relaxing view from our sitting area. and no one can ever build behind us!!

Cearbhaill Pet Cemetery...

The pet cemetery is in the far right, way back. Once the landscaping is mature you won't be able to see from the main yard- there will be a secret entrance.

We brought Lola, Casey, Steve, and Newman from Florida with us

See their website Cearbhaill Irish Wolfhounds

Each of their name tags is cemented on the main stone

The text on the main stone reads:

"You who pass by on this path, if perchance you notice this tomb, I beg you not to laugh that it is the grave of a dog. I was wept for, and the dust was mounded up by the hands of my master, who also inscribed this message on my gravestone."
-Old Greek Epitaph