home improvement... the 2011 edition

BEFORE: Sad, pathetic back wall being held up by either a) my neighbor's tree or b) the pony shed ... depending on which way the wind was blowing.

AFTER: New gray (to match my house) cinder-block, reinforced wall that my neighbor kindly handled all the details of building. I love just having to say: "Yes, we DO need a new wall" and "Who do I write the check to?" :) Added bonus: They had to pull the pony shed down to dig the foundation for the wall.  Woot!

PS: This was actually done back in March, but I'm a little behind on posts and photo taking.