Backyard update

The tree stays in the picture

It's been a while, so it's time for a... backyard update!

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First, we've been enjoying backyard veggies for more than a month now. As you can see in the foreground of the picture above, the grow tower has been cranking out the greens for quite some time.

Quite, indeedilus.

Second, in the background of the picture above, you can see that the pine tree our neighbor asked us to cut down is staying. For good.

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Third, my parents were here last week. Being the world's greatest parents, they bought us another housewarming gift.

Yep. Fire pit.

Let the flames begin!

Last Saturday at dusk was an auspicious time: The inaugural lighting of our awesome new fire pit!

Although it's technically still under construction, I heard more than one person say, "Can I have another cider?"

I also heard, "Yes, Scoop, the fire pit is kick ass."

In attendance was me, Spring, Molly, and Barb. Cricket was around somewhere, but Lula and Clover had to stay at home.

Because fire.

(Applause!)