Here's a Laugh

An amusing thing happened earlier in the week. We called both Paul and my parents and they are still laughing in disbelief.

We got a knock on our door by the HOA Parks and Recreation Committee. In a sort of Publisher Clearing House manner the two, ladies announced that we were selected as YARD OF THE MONTH for October. Paul and I looked at each other, trying to stifle our laughter, and asked if they were sure if they had the right house?!?

Now our former neighbors in St. Louis are probably peeing their pants. It was entertainment for those who lived near us to see two first time home owners stumble through yard work. One neighbor use to joke that Sigmund Fraud would have a field day analyzing Paul based on the way he mowed the lawn. Another neighbor politely asked us to stop mowing the section closest to his house because he would take care of it. My Dad who lived close buy at the time, would conveniently be replacing something of his, such as his lawn mower or hedge clippers (even though they were barely a year old) and would in a subtle or not so subtle way leave them with us to help with the yard work.

So we have no idea how we earned yard of the month. Perhaps because there is so little yard to take care of. I am sure the ladies seconded guessed their decision as they had to step over a pile of dog poop to get back in their car!