Timber!

We decided we want a cleaner slate, and so we removed many trees and shrubs from the front and back of the house... A project that was a lot harder than it looks!

Front yard before:


Back yard before:


Step 1:
Dig, jab, jump, and pull on the tree in an attempt to show it whose boss.



Step 2:
Realize your strength doesn't quite compare to the strength of your SUV. Link the SUV to the rope, and the rope to the tree, and ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!



Step 3:
Re-evaluate the rope you are using. Have a good laugh, and look on the brighter side... the roots are loosened up a bit!



Step 4:
Enlist your neighbor with a truck and a chain. Turns out he'd like to remove the trees on the fence line of the property anyway.





Step 5:
Chop up the wood into such a neat pile, and bundle the branches for pick-up.





Step 6:
Admire all your hardwork... you are steps closer to your vision!

Special thanks to Benjamin... He spent multiple days, and nights working on this, and did most of the work all on his own. I would drive in at midnight from a shift at the restaurant to find him working in the yard. He wanted to have something new done each time I arrived home. How sweet!

Thanks babes; all your blisters, scratches, and sore muscles are worth the beautiful yard you are creating for our home.