CROSSING THE FINISH LINE

It's 6:30 am & I can't believe I'm outside in our front yard in my robe with camera in hand. But it IS SO BEAUTIFUL, I couldn't sleep. Had to share it all with you. Amazingly, it was one week from start to finish. A guy with a small tractor helped move the really big rocks, but the rest were placed with the most powerful tool on the planet, dad & a shovel! And he enjoyed every minute of it! Next project? Gravelling the side yard where the motorhome rests, then the back

yard will be scalped & artificial turf in it's place along with fountain, patio pavers & more patio coverage, firepit, etc. But that will wait for $. Our water bill will soon reflect the arid landscape. We won't be sitting on our laurels for long tho, all of you know Darrold Hanna, nothing is safe from beautifying.

DECOR ON THE CHEAP!

Being on a tight budget can stifle decorating. I was flipping through a 'Phoenix' magazine while waiting for the chiropractor when a page for a art studio caught my eye. There were nine little pics (about 2"x 2") of some offerings (see small pic above.) Liked what I saw, stealthfully slid my retractable razor blade (attached to keys) and sliced out the entire page. Enlarged favorites on my printer & purchased cheap frames. Dad willingly hung them & Ta Da! We now have a smidgen of Southwest decor and a lot of color in our living room. Total cost: less than $20. Question: Should the red-backgrounded pieces be side by side & thus yellow side by side? Or top to bottom same.... you get the idea. Whaddya think?

DAD ROCKS!

See Dad. See dad move rocks. See dad sweat. See Gerry. See Gerry make water drip. See Gerry unpaid. See good friend, Gerry. See Ramon plant tree. See yard most beautiful on the street!

Yep, it's coming along nicely. Dad had a vision & is bringing it to fruition. Many neighbors stop to express their approval. Now we are officially Arizonans.....& 'old people'....gravel replaces lawn. Water bill should reflect the change. I hope. FYI the tree is called a weeping bottle brush tree. Hoping to see shade to garage soon.

TIME TO 'ROCK & ROLL'!

So I'm now a 'rock-hugger'...not so many trees to hug around here & opted NOT to 'hug' cacti for obvious reasons! That big boulder weighs around 1600 lbs. Guy with tractor helped dad remove sod & haul it away. Suz, don't worry that dad will EVER run out of projects! He has endless energy & ideas. I see guys much younger that look/act much older! I'm SOOO grateful he is still strong & able!