On Saturday March 17th a few of Mom's kids got together to "spring clean" her yard and flower beds. My brother Terry arranged for some good soil to be delivered so we could work it into the flower beds. The morning was a bit chilly and very windy, but we had a great time together!
Terry and Ruth reset the edging bricks around
the tree before adding soil 3-17-2012
Everyone brought shovels, gloves and dug right in removing last year plants, dead grass and leaves that continue to fall from the trees.
Mom, Terry and Scott 3-17-2012
Terry and Scott are trying to look all serious - don't let them fool you!
We have to be careful when Mom works around dust and lots of wind (and/or different fumes). She gets coughing spells that are really bad and scary so we make sure she is protected with her safety mask. She was a great crew boss - she loves her gardens and a well manicured lawn - she is soooo adorable!
Dominic, Jeremy (Ruth's son), Ruth, Mom, Terry and Scott
(Janet is taking the picture) 3-17-2012
Here is the whole crew! Honestly - I did help out in the yard - I even used the leaf blower and picked up a bunch of debris - I just enjoy taking pictures of everyone! Everything looked so wonderful, cleaned up and ready for springtime to get here a few days later. Interesting - later that evening we had a small snow storm that left everything covered in snow. And then like magic - Spring comes and the daffodils are ready to burst! I LOVE Spring!
