Fireplace close up. 

Tiggs and the Winster are psyched on the fireplace tile. 

A nice view of the door and the fireplace. 

What's happenin'

We recently visited the Portland area to meet our new nephew Trevor William Holmes. It was a whirlwind weekend and we loved every minute of it. It was great to see Trevor and his exhausted but wonderful new parents, Scotty and Melissa. We brought the dogs, and Tiggs had a blast playing with Buddy, while Winnie growled at them through the kitchen window. We had cake for Adam's birthday, and generally just enjoyed the family and snuggling with Trevor.

Since our return, we've had visits from Rich and Senja from Canada, and Shannon from California. We had lots of fun showing them some of the climbing around here. In between all work and play, we've been busy still around the house. We are working on the landscaping, and Adam has planted lots of herbs, flowers, and some new trees. We also got our fireplace finished, FINALLY. More photos coming soon. Hope you like the new pics.

Here is our patio under construction. We've (ok, well Adam's) been working on planting lots of flowers, herbs, etc. Adam planted three new trees in our front yard today.  

Here's me on the tricky problem Where's your Aspen, V8. Get it? Where's your ass been??? Mine was on the ground a whole lot. 

This photo is NOT digitally enhanced. Tigger's tounge really IS this big. How does he ever shut his mouth?! 

Shannon pimpin' on some slopers in Price. 

Our friend Shannon from California on the Price classic, Infestation, V3.

Here is the lovely mantle in the middle of the face of the Wave boulder. 

Here is Adam on another Price classic boulder.  

When we returned from Washington, we were happy to see our friends Rich and Senja from Canada while they passed through Utah. here we are in Price, Utah playing on the boulders. 

Here is Scotty being Scotty. Gotta love him! 

Here is Adam and I with the new bundle (no, not ours!!), our nephew Trevor William Holmes. 

We visited our new nephew Trevor in Washington. Here are the Multnomah falls that we stopped and looked at in Oregon. 

Safety First

It is always important to wear good eye protection when using any power tools.
Working on the gate and arbor.
Our awesome neighboors Reyna, Jonny, and Gavin who had us over for Easter dinner. 

Home Improvement Continues...

Here is the door knob on the outside.
Here is Adam working on the frame of the new fence.
Here is our pretty peach tree with some blossoms and the newly completed fence.
A closer view of Adam's pride and joy...the lattice work. 

Home Improvements

Here is our new fence. Adam worked hard while I was in Bishop and put up the half you see on the left. I got home and we finished the half on the right.
Here is our new gate and arbor. Adam wanted to capture some Japanese influence.
He also worked hard to stain and seal our beautiful new front door. It is very warm and completely changes the house inside and out.
Here is the Arts and Crafts style door knob that we chose for our door. This is what it looks like on the inside. 

Finally got the front door

 

Crossing the stream at the bottom of Lawnmower

Drew with Jazz Hands