Trees, and more trees!

When people see all the trees we've cut down around here we often get the remark "You're crazy! People don't cut down trees in Southern Alberta!"
Apparently we are too new to know that, or too dumb to to listen. Either way, if a tree is dead, I think it's an eyesore and should come down.

After the 18 dead trees were removed this is what we were left with

See the stumps? I dont!

Andy and I love working together outside and get so excited to see progress on the yard.  We have lots of dreams and visions for what this place will look like.... in many years:)
There's nothing like the present to start something that will take a long time to complete, so we purchased 7 Colorado Blue Spruces and 3 Birches.  Makes it already feel like our own little park;)

Getting ready for new trees

What would we do without our helpers?

"Hi Mom!"

selfies ;)

The load....

Look how tall! What a beautiful tree!

Grass seed is now planted, we'll wait and see what comes up!

We also planted three long rows of tiny trees (100 to be exact) on the new lawn off to the side, they will take many years to turn into something, but hopefully at some point we can move them around and they will be more of a shelter belt.    

Right now we are young and have lots of energy and muscle to put to work, so that's what we are doing, and really enjoying it too!  Spring is the most invigorating time of the year!