What was once a shade yard...

As a result of the June 29th storm which blew through Northern Virginia, we sustained major tree damage.  As a result of the damage, we have now removed four beautiful shade trees.  (Actually, they were beautiful but not the right tree for the environment, too fast growing and not strong enough for the environment.)   So, what was once a sun yard, then a shade yard is once again a sun yard...

Sad to see so many missing branches. You can see some of the roof/gutter damage. 



When the girls were little, they saved "seed pods/helicopters", planted them, watered them all summer and had the Dad dig a couple of holes in which to plant each of their baby trees.  Lauren's tree (behind the car) with a large chunk missing.

 

This back yard tree provided many summers of great shade for our back deck.  Will miss this one the most.

This one's for Lauren.  We just had to have a final picture of you standing next to your tree..

On the left, Courtney's tree and on the right, Lauren's tree. 

With all the little stuff gone, now the challenge of the big pieces

Buzzing up this trunk was a real challenge

There is actually a guy in this tree, hanging with a rope and a chainsaw tied to his waist.

All the guys in the neighborhood wanted one "big Tonka toy"

Now the fun begins with getting the yard and landscaping under control