Backyard Project Update

Progress continues on our backyard project. Our crew (from O'Heil Irrigation) continues to make excellent (if slow) progress. The irrigation system is in and the garden area (see lower left corner of the above picture) is in. Cari spent today planting our tomatoes, squash, green beans, cucumbers, peppers, strawberries, and spices. We hope the project wraps up in the next week. To see more updated pictures (updated every few days) see http://picasaweb.google.com/jason.c.eckert/YardProject2009#

Backyard Under Construction

We have started a major backyard renovation project. We are installing an irrigation system, adding a paver patio with a bench wall, extending planting beds, and starting a garden. There is much commotion and many machines involved. We are very excited about the project, which is scheduled to be done late next week. (No, we are not doing the work ourselves, although we will be adding many of the plants after it is done.)

You may follow the start to finish pictures of the project (I am updating the pictures every few days) on Picasa: http://picasaweb.google.com/jason.c.eckert/YardProject2009#

Dayton Dragons Trip

We took our first trip to a Dayton Dragons game on Friday night. The Dragons are the Cincinnati Reds "A" affiliate and play in beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton. The kids had a great time and stayed into the ninth inning! They also really enjoyed watching and meeting the Dragons' mascots, Heater and Gem.

Dragons games are very entertaining. The stadium is intimate -- all seats are close to the action. There are also many family-friendly features and between innings promotions.