The rain garden has just gotten better and better. It’s really a nice place to hang out in the yard. The flowers are a little messy, but it’s a great place to sit with the dogs. It is really the only place in the backyard with shade, which helps, too.
And, we got a lovely surprise when we learned we were chosen for an award from our city for this very rain garden. (I’m currently patting myself on the back.)
(You may remember, this garden was built through a city program for rain gardens.)
As a person who thrives on gold stars and certificates, it felt really good to receive this letter. We will get our official certificate at a city council meeting. I think that’s kinda cool!
And, the letter happened to come only two short weeks after we learned we were nominated by our neighbors and received an award from the city for a home beautification award. (Our city has an annual “Tell on Your Neighbor” award.)
How cool is that?
Another great idea:) Congrats!
Cheryl@My Own Snug Fireside
This is amazing, and so inspiring. Seriously- the colors, charm, the effort that you put into it (new to your blog- came over from Claire’s lovely blog:), but read your past posts regarding the garden), and the program in general “paint” a great picture of what you can do with hard work, creativity, and resourcefulness.
How fun! You guys are famous and it is so well deserved!
Congrats! I am so thrilled for you! Isn’t it great when somebody recognizes how hard you’ve worked?
I never noticed what a difference taking off the porch made.
How awesome for you guys! You deserve them, and I’m so glad you were recognized! Just wait until they see what you do to the next house.
WAY cool! That’s great that your city does that. Kudos to you!
Very cool, but I’m not surprised. Congrats!
That is so cool!! Congratulations and totally well deserved based on the pics we all see of your adorable home!! 🙂
It’s very cool – and well deserved!
WAY TO GO!!! I’m so impressed. Keep it up.
It’s VERY cool! You should be very pleased 🙂 And what a great town to give out awards like that.
You deserve every single pat on the back!!! I know I’d be proud of myself too! 🙂
Congratulations! You all deserve it–just look at those before and afters!
What an honor! You two deserve it after all your hard work!
You two NEVER stop making us the most proud parents in the world. It’s wonderful to see that many others also notice and appreciate your efforts and hard work. You deserve every award you’ve ever been nominated for. We love you both so much!
awww, how awesome! it sounds like you live in such a fun place!
That’s awesome! Congrats!
you guys really do deserve many pats on the back!! i pretty much want to live in your yard.
The after photo looks great! 🙂 I love seeing home imporovement projects before and after pics… so fun.
Congratulations Woodwards!! I’m sure you’ll be getting another set of awards when your new house is finished!! 🙂
Great job, guys! Congrats…
i think it’s amazing that cities do things like that! i wish ours would.
such a good program to encourage people to make things beautiful.
many, many, many congrats! you deserve it! maybe you’ll get it again with your new project.