The Effects of a Cleaning Lady...

Did I mention recently that we have a cleaning lady?  Yes, yes, we do.  We are very lucky people to have people to help us keep the house clean.

So, now that we have some free time, what do you think we're doing with it?

Sleeping?  Sometimes.

Blogging?  Obviously not.  :-)

Other house projects that have been put to the side?  Looks like it!

Recently, we have cleaned out closets, re-organized junk drawers, re-organized under a bathroom sink, and most recently, cleaning up our outdoors. 

We had been kind of lacking in the yard work, other than mowing.  Our landscaping that had been put in about 5 years ago was showing some serious neglect.  So, yesterday, we packed up the kids and went to Menard's.  We picked up flowers, top soil, peat moss, fun garden decoration and even some garden lighting on our second trip of the day.  We came home and got to work.  We are very satisfied with the results and wanted to share with you.

Before and After of our front garden.  We took those giant bushes out and replaced them with lilac bushes that have far to grow.  We also took out 4 of the grass looking mounds that sprout yellow flowers later in the year.  These were replaced with a number of different flowers.

Again, before and after.  Check out the big bushes we removed from the front - they will be adorning the bare sides of our house.

On the other side of the house, 2 of our grassy looking mounds found their way over here.

Before picture of our 2 trees in the front.

The after shot of the trees.  We planted the other 2 grassy mounds, along with some mums and pansies.

Close up of flowers in the front, as well as the lady bug that we added.  We have a bee too, not pictured.

Finished product (before lighting).  Mia is talking to the aforementioned bee.

This is going to be the prettiest garden when all the flowers and bushes grow in!