A little landscaping

* I will try to post some more updated pictures of the landscaping now that it's had some time to settle and grow but here is a short before and after. 

When we moved into our house there was this row of 7 pine trees that had been planted by the previous owners to try and create "privacy" in our side yard.  Needless to say, it just didn't look right and we didn't want a huge mess in a few years with a bunch of pine trees all fighting for room.  We hired Doug Bolin to take out some of the trees and add in some landscaping.  It was a cold spring day but they got it done and we are very pleased with the result.   There are now bushes and knock-out roses as well as two adirondack chairs that provide a nice place to sit in the yard.

Atlantis

Jesse and I traveled to Atlantis this spring (end of April) for a trip with his work.  It was a nice getaway and C enjoyed the time in Ft. Wayne with her Noni and Elpa.  Luckily I wasn't far enough in my pregnancy to be restricted in travel and was able to go.  So while I sipped my virgin daiquiris everyone else was able to enjoy the water slides but everyone got some much needed rest and relaxation.   After visiting, we can totally see why the Atlantis is talked about so positively, it really is an amazing resort.

 The yachts by the resort were unbelievable!

 Enjoying dinner at Mesa (Bobby Flay's restaurant)

Beach time

All dressed up

 Watching the sunrise

View from our hotel room

Fish and the large Manta Ray - part of the amazingly large sea life collection at Atlantis.