What to do with a perfect summer day? Let’s think . . . I know, let’s get the trees pruned of all their dead branches. I do not suppose that is what most folks might decide upon, but we did. We have three huge pine trees clustered together in the front yard. They are so close that all the inner branches have died. Since they are shaded by each neighboring tree, the inner branches get no sunshine and are quite dead. So, we pruned and trimmed and then pruned some more.
Everyone helped out.
There was even time for a little fun.
The outcome was actually much better than we had figured on.
Not only did it make the appearance of the area much neater,
it has provided a hidden room of sorts for the children to play in.
It is shady and cool and the children
can play completely hidden from sight.
The perfect hide out!
Another fruit of our labor . . . a really big burn pile!
Stay tuned for the pictures of when we set this pile ablaze.
As Isaiah says, “We are going to have one big bomb fire.” :o)
There was even time for a little fun.
The outcome was actually much better than we had figured on.
Not only did it make the appearance of the area much neater,
it has provided a hidden room of sorts for the children to play in.
It is shady and cool and the children
can play completely hidden from sight.
The perfect hide out!
Another fruit of our labor . . . a really big burn pile!
Stay tuned for the pictures of when we set this pile ablaze.
As Isaiah says, “We are going to have one big bomb fire.” :o)
3 comments:
Seeing these pictures reminds me of our little "hideout" my sister and I enjoyed between two pine trees in our back yard and two areas with evergreen trees/bushes that our children and we relished going to at Morton Arboretum.
What a delight that you have such a nice sanctuary so close to your door. It is probably cooler there on a hot day and will also be protected from some of the wind and snow. I am happy for you!
Mrs. Van Dellen
Thank you! It is really a blessing. It turned out so much better than we thought it would. We could put a full-size picnic table in there and still have plenty of open space for play. We will give you a "tour" next time you are in our "neck of the woods".
Mama Ortega
It is wonderful that you have so much room! I look forward to the tour.
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