Our big exciting Family Home Evening last night was our never ending yard work. Why is it you can spend hours out there and barely make a dent? Just when it starts to get noticeable that you have actually been accomplishing something, it's time to start over again.... with weeds, mowing, watering, etc.....
So last night we focused on the trees. We planted them 4 years ago as little 5-6 foot sticks. We have not really trimmed them since.... we were just letting them grow and do their thing. This year they are really huge and bushy, hanging over into the driveway, and really bothering me. We really felt like we were butching them last night.... but they look so much better. More like trees than large bushes.
Before and during trimming........
After trimming..... you can actually see the road now when we pull out of the driveway! :)
We even made the kids help haul the branches back to the burn pile. {{They were so excited.... :( }} Cory and I realized we need to give our kids more outdoor chores. They complained how hot, tired, and about the bugs the whole time. WIMPS! :)
