I Can See It

I love Springtime. LOVE IT! I've mentioned before that since moving my 'office' back to the kitchen nook, I get to see the climbing miniature roses in our backyard that are, simply put, spectacular (see left). Belle and I clipped some last night and put them in a couple vases in the house. It's perfectly wonderful to me when she gets an I'm-so-happy-I-could-burst face just from doing simple, ordinary things like that. She came around the corner to show her daddy and her face was ALL lit up. Yep...little things. Ahhhhhh.

Back to the backyard. I've got a vision going in my head about spending more time back there. It really is pretty. I took some 'before' pictures this evening so I'd have something to go back and compare it to after I do the remodel. I LOVE to arrange, re-arrange, decorate, you name it. I like to set a mood. An ambiance. Yes...the Feng Shui that creates good chi. Don't underestimate it.

I see good times back here. I do. I LOVE being outside and things are changing in this backyard. This little piece of land is determined to have fun with my family and I'm determined to oblige.

For instance, this spot over here in the corner is changing. The table that sits there isn't being used, so it's going out to a friend's new lake house where it will *definitely* be put to good use. So the outdoor furniture (small couch, two chairs, tables, chiminia) will all create a new space. A space where I can sit and watch my kids play because they are BIG TIME outdoor kids (Ben has forgotten how to be, but I'll channel that back). I can have a cold beverage while reading, talking, relaxing, you name it.

Here's the 'before':

Something else I've got to channel...my charcoal grilling skills. Gas - I'm a pro at. Charcoal - well I am definitely getting the hang of it.

Here's to a fantastic Spring and Summer. Bring it.



First order of business...KILL DA ANTS.

In closing...'scoffing' at me visualizing good times with my family in the backyard so much that I'd write a post on my blog about it? That's fine. 'Think positive'...right? That is exactly what I'm doing. So THERE! Got a comment? Didn't think so...:-).