Any Ideas Out There?

OK...so we got the mugo pine out; got some new top soil blend in, got the barkdust waiting....any ideas on what to put here? The sidewalk to the left leads to our front porch (just out of the picture). We were thinking a couple of boulders with maybe a very small tree. Marci gave me a couple of ideas. I'm going to look more into japanese maples. A shrub? Perennials? All of the above? Brittany suggested a bench looking toward the porch, but I would rather look out instead of looking at our porch. I can totally picture that, but think something else might be better. Let me know what you think...and if you have pictures of a certain plant/tree/shrub...shoot them on over email lcfriesen@msn.com. Thanks!!!

Am I That Old?

Yes, it's true...I turned the big 50 on June 1st. It still wierd for me to say,..."I'm 50"... but I actually kind of like it! A lot has happened in these first 50 years. Hopefully, I am a little wiser with each year that does pass by. I know there is still a lot that I have to work on. The good thing is that I know God won't give up on me along the way! I do look forward to all the wonderful things God has planned that I don't even know about yet!


The Friday before, Lamar invited a few close friends to share in a meal at a local restaurant. Yumm!


On my actual birthday on Sunday, it was nice to celebrate...just me, my wonderful husband, kids and grandkiddies.


And then on the Tuesday after, my mom had my family over for a bbq. And yes, we ate outside, even though it was JunUARY...FREEZING outside! It was really nice to get together.