My garage sale was a pretty big success. You remember this tote? That was filled with only Stampin' Up! stamps, but when the day was done, everything I had left fit into there! Yep, I do have stuff left, so if you are in the area and want to have a look-see, contact me!
Each one of those flag is put by a tiny tree - Silver Willows. There are now about 250 trees all around our yard, and we decided to take a break for the rest of the year. It is not just the planting, but the laying out of the irrigation hoses, the weeding around the trees, the cultivating in between the rows, etc. It has been a lot of work, and it is done mostly in the evenings, which was my stamping time! We want to keep it black around the trees, so they get the best chance of surviving, and weeds don't look good anyway. This is a graphic of what our yard looks like right now.
This gives you kind of an idea of how large of an area we are working with. I had some other pictures, but I must have deleted them off my San Disk - ARGH!!
I am going to try to keep posting cards in the midst of all the work. But, after 2.5 years of blogging everyday, I think I deserve a break from the daily grind. I hope you will understand, if it is not a constant thing through the summer. Don't give up though, cause I will post every time I get a chance! I may even do some reviews for you, since in more than 1320 posts there may be something you have missed. Time to head outside, have fun and happy stamping!
wow sounds like alot of work but it will be worth it all in the end!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | July 04, 2009 at 07:45 AM
As much as I enjoy your posts, I do NOT want to see them every day! Please take care of you and your family first! We will still be here waiting for the next installment of gorgeousness!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Cooper | July 04, 2009 at 04:29 AM
Enjoy the time with your family and the beautiful outdoors and your growing things...See you when you do post. Blessings to you!
Posted by: chrisd | July 03, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Oh, the joys of living on the farm, planting thousands of trees. I have rototilled/cultivated mine twice already. And with those darn weeds growing all the time you can expect to do it a few more times this year. But just think in a few years how nice they will look. I have dandelions in mine so I have to get out and dig them out. Lots of work Julie but you are still young and just think your boys are too... They will be able to do lots in the yard soon. Enjoy the summer. Don't worry we will all be here when you get back.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Benko | July 02, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Julie -- We've becomed spoiled by your daily posts and great ideas. You certainly deserve a break. I am so jealous of the photo of your beautiful blue sky -- it rained here in the NE USA almost every day in the month of June and July isn't starting out any better! Enjoy your summer.
Posted by: Suzanne | July 02, 2009 at 07:55 AM
WOW! That is a LOT of trees! Don't work too hard taking care of those trees LOL!
Posted by: Anne | July 02, 2009 at 07:52 AM
Ah, to be young again! ..... it won't be long until your place looks gorgeous with all those trees... & you'll be looking good too from all the exercise : )
Posted by: Peggy Maier | July 02, 2009 at 07:25 AM
What a wonderful place you have. Looks like you will be getting lots of exercise this summer. Enjoy your time away from blogging.
Posted by: Cheryl M | July 02, 2009 at 06:00 AM
Good for you! Enjoy the sun and your family and don't work too hard planting those trees.
Posted by: Sandra K | July 02, 2009 at 03:12 AM