I need to do a better job of blogging! . . . getting ready for xmas already . . .

Our row of houses . . . mine with no decoration, Jo with wreaths in each window . . .

I know, I know . . . long time since the last post . . .

There have been a few significant changes since the last post . . . things are moving along . . .

It all starts with water undermining the kitchen and porch . . .

and it continues into the backyard . . . where it is time to get rid of the stepping stones . . .

with the new base we are putting in the new old walk

with some help from our native friends . . .

The view from the front through the alley . . .

ok, so another front view . . .

And putting the porch back together . . . very close to done

and the halloween decorations accumulating getting ready to decorate . . .

So, here is the new backyard . . . the grass will go away and let the planting begin!

I've been a bad boy . . . so long since I've posted anything!

Well, lets start with Jo's house . . . we finally decided on new plants for the front!

And we have been working on the back porch . . . a bit more to do, but it is looking good . . .
Curtains are back to be hemmed right and that gutter and facia are pending replacement.  And notice the stucco is painted! . . . still have the siding to replace, but the whole back of the building is all one color now!!

Then there is my house . . . it is painted! the downspout is straightened out and the trim is all repaired.
So much nicer . . . still haven't chosen and door and shutter color . . . and the next picture is the back . . . just showing the painting done all around.