We've been pretty busy with getting the yard back in order but I think we are about 90% finished planting for the year. I do have a small area in the back near the patio that could use some help but other than that area, I am pleased with the results. I ended up planting a King Crimson Maple in the back yard. I figure that in about 8 years or so I will have evening shade in the patio area. The leaves got a bit burned out in transit from the store but it seems to be rebounding nicely. I've been meaning to plant a tree and finally got off my rear and did it. The other fun plant I have in my garden this year is basil. Lisa loves Pesto and considering Basil goes for about $25 a pound, I figured I would try my hand at growing it. I hope it grows well.
Labor day, we went to Jill's parent's lake house for a couple of days. It's pretty peaceful there. It's a good size house on a smaller no wake lake; I think its relaxing but I think Lisa gets a bit bored. I think if Katelyn was a bit older, Lisa might have enjoyed it more. We basically hung outside all weekend, I fished (didn't catch more than a few small bluegill) and took a few boat rides in between having a couple of beers.
This past weekend, we had a birthday party to take Shawn to and I played golf for the second time this season. And I played pretty well. Just seems like there's not enough time in the week to play very much anymore.
Tomorrow is Shawn's last day of school and of course he is so excited he can hardly contain himself. I'm sure that after about 2 weeks, he will be ready to go back because he will be so bored. Yesterday he went to the zoo, today he has a field day and tomorrow is the end of the year party in which Lisa is working. Seem like just yesterday that school started for the year.
Not much happening this weekend that I know of yet so maybe I will get a few things done around the house. Maybe we will finalize vacation plans or no vacation plans for this summer. We've tossed around going to Nashville to see my Aunt or to Minneapolis to take in The Mall of America. Either trip will be a bare because we would end up driving and Katelyn is an absolute miserable car traveler. Just scheduling the trip is tough enough due to the weekends filling up fast this summer and I the fact that I will be gone for work a few extra times this year. I still need to schedule a time to get the the Cleveland area too to see Mom's new place and Mike's new apartment.
Here's a video of Katelyn helping Dad water the flowers and taking a shower in the process:
Here's a few more pictures:
Katelyn and Dad relaxing in the yard
Katelyn and Dad relaxing in the yard
Cheese!
Check me out in my glasses!
Saturday morning fun!
New Tree
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