Planting

The local grocery chain was having a huge sale on plants, so we got flowers, grasses, and fruit trees at bargain prices. The weather has been perfect for planting: a mix of rain and sun.

Creeping phlox, coriopsis, day lily, guara, dianthus, bleeding heart, peony, coneflower, and a few others I can't remember the names of

Datura, cleome, bee balm, hydrangea, butterfly bush, lavender

Grasses

The wall had to come off where the bathroom was. We decided to move the floor plan around so that the doorway will take advantage of the view across the street. The bathroom will shift to the left.

Bad news bugs. I haven't confirmed via a Google search, but these look suspiciously like termites. They weren't next to the house, but about 4 feet away in some dirt and wood mulch. Hmm. Time for more research on how to get the little buggers! [Update: Good news! These are just ants!]