When we moved into our house about a month ago, the front yard was struggling.  It could have definitely been worse, but it needed a little attention. 


 My parents came in town on Monday to see our house (my dad hadn't seen it yet).  They were like superheroes!  We went to Lowe's to get a couple things.  My mom, Levi, and I were shopping while my dad quickly disappeared to somewhere else in the store. 

He surprised me with a new bird feeder, hummingbird feeder, and some much needed tools to do some work inside.  Thanks Dad!  We have been busy bees working on the inside of the house, but for now, I can only show the least messy part of the updates (which is the outside!).  Just during the time I've been writing this post, a man came to remeasure for new counter tops (thank the Lord!...they are taped together in some parts) and Lowe's delivered our new fridge.  Woohoo!  The lights didn't work, the drawers wouldn't close, there was no ice maker, and the door didn't close well in our last one.   I know some people have it much worse than this!


My mom also bought us some flowers, and helped me plant them.  I love them...and her! :)

There are two plants that I didn't allow myself to plant until we had our own house: a rose bush & a hydrangea bush.  I was trying to make it extra special when that time came.  There was already a yellow rose bush in the back (I couldn't have asked for a better color).  We planted a blue hydrangea in the perfect spot.  My gardening dreams have been realized :)