the swing

We finally figured out a new place for a tree swing. We've missed our old one since the elm came down. This one hangs in the big maple on the west side of the yard, and has required some reworking of the garden underneath it, but that was always one area that needed some attention - a few random hostas, and overrun with ferns, myrtle, and snow on the mountain. I've moved a few things in along the edges, but this may be the impetus to really pull something together and give it some shape.

the fountain

Eben has discovered the joys of Reuben's water feature! It's so neat to us that Reuben is still, three years later, so very into his fountain.

Can't think of a better way to spend the first day of summer!!