Earning our keep

 Mom and Dad are in the middle of a landscaping project right now, so the boys and I decided to pitch in on Sunday and to help earn our keep for this extended stay in Milwaukee.

Lugging rocks

Jo-Jo wants to help with the digging.

Raking dirt

Filling the wheelbarrow

Transporting the dirt; figure that Thomas adds an extra 30 lbs to the wheelbarrow...ouch!

The "before" picture: the old deck has been replaced with a patio, and our
job is to fill in dirt along the sides, create a rock retaining wall, and then plant.

Temporary retaining wall in place; rocks ready to be moved into place.

The finished landscaping: looking good!