Welcome to our backyard.  Our yard is always a work in progress.  When we moved in, it was a blank canvas - basically an overgrown mess of weeds and trees.  Over the years we have added a fire pit and patio, perennial and annual gardens, a wrought iron gazebo and a dry creek bed.  These pages show the highlights of each year and the projects that were completed during that time.  We also make maple syrup each spring.  Visit our maple syrup page to see how we do it.

• 2001-2002 Highlights
  • The fire pit was started.
  • The path to the backyard was put in.
  • The horseshoe pits were roughed in.
• 2003 Highlights
  • The work on the fire pit and perennial gardens continued.
  • The horseshoe pits were finished.
• 2004 Highlights
  • The dry creek bed was installed.
  • The gazebo was put in.
• 2005 Highlights
  • The gazebo got a floor.
• 2006 Highlights
  • The new pond was made.
  • The steps into the backyard were replaced.
• 2007 Highlights
  • The bar got a new home.
  • The gazebo got a new look.