Nicer weather

Well, the nicer weather is getting closer.....I hope. We have had a few nice days and been able to get out and work in the yard and Beth and I have been bitten by the outside bug. It is so nice to have a wife that likes to work outside. Last year she did so much outside while I was at work. All those who come by the house will see how much she has done! I look forward to yard work now. On my birthday last year we purchased an Everride Hornet mower which has reduced my mowing time went from over 6hrs a week to less than 2. Now, I can do it in one afternoon (even after work) instead of several afternoons. During the winter we have been using the wood burning stove a lot more. It is amazing how much less the furnace runs. After our recent ice storm we discovered how much we needed a new chain saw, so we upgraded mine. These tools and others along with Beth make working outside so much nicer. I hope our mosquito trap keeps working. :) Anyway, it is amazing how looking at our place and how the thought of making it really nice is so much closer to happening. The kids really enjoy playing on their swing set and sand box (Thanks Grandma and Grandpa) which helps to be able to be outside and work while the kids play. There is a lot of work to do but with Beth's help and our arsenal of yard tools the yard, from the grass to the trees, better watch out.........because it's on! :)