On Saturday we celebrated our little buddy’s 3rd birthday, KoKo had a pretty good day that included some extra play time and a few more treats than normal. KoKo is adjusting to the new home but she seems to be more territorial about the house than she is about the mothership. The crowd at the dog park is a little hard on her, she is not out-going with the other dogs but if they don’t crowd around her she relaxes a little and does her business. KoKo has been a part of our life for three years now and we pray for many more.
Hey people, this is KoKo’s day! Let’s play ball!
Cool, the treats start early! What’s with the “Wait” command?
Alright, Thank You!
We have been taking advantage of the facilities here at the ranch, we swim laps one day and work out on the machines in the fitness center the next. After our workout we shower in the locker room before heading back to the house, it’s a tuff life here but we seem to be adjusting; when we come back in fall the hot tub and steam rooms may seem more appealing. We are settling in very nice but we know we will be leaving in another week so we are talking about the other activities we will take part in when we return for the winter.
The landscaping is progressing a little slower than we thought it should so Sandy had a heart to heart with the supervisor about the time line we were promised, the plan is coming to life and we have been assured we will see the finished product next week. The plants were put in today and they look good; the City Inspector approved the wall footings this morning so they should go up this week.
You call that a footing? Nothing like they need up north.
Gravel, sand, pavers and block for the walls were delivered yesterday.
The crew was here today to put in our plants. This is the backyard, the centerpiece is a Palo Verde tree backed up by two Golden Barrel Cactus and two Mexican Orange Honeysuckle bushes.
After the plants were in they staked the Palo Verde and put the finishing touches on the irrigation system.
Also in the back is an Ocotillo flanked by two dwarf Red Oleander and two Trailing Lantanas (lavender), in front is a Gold Lantana.
The Mexican Fence Post.
Out front on the right side of the driveway there are two Texas Sage plants we hope will help hide the utility boxes, a Bunny Ears Cactus and an Orange Honeysuckle.
There will be a small walled patio in front of the house; the plants include another Ocotillo, Bunny Ears, Red Fairy Dusters (2), a Desert Spoon, two Gold Lantanas, another Orange Honeysuckle and a Parry’s Agave. Should have plenty of color here.
An overview of the backyard, there are three Texas Sage plants between the mound in the foreground and the Fence Post cactus.
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