“Greer TaiTai(太太)”
My working and parenting lives collide with each other and sometimes sparkle.
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When inspirations come to a busy life, they remind me to slow down and enjoy the process.
Jensen Garden Fountain
Happened to find this garden fountain on sale (75% off from $500) and turned out it's the famous “Jensen” garden fountain! Mick has the solar power idea and it pumps the water really well. Love the sound of the fountain and the Zen feel of the backyard.
Yard Leveling
Kinda feel like it’s something you would do when you have nothing else to do. Mick always wanted to level the yard by filling up with the sands. I was against this idea but thought to give it try this time. I genuinely felt lost like being in the desert when seeing the grass gone but look at it now in just about two weeks! The grass is back!
2023 Adventure - Austin TX New/Popular Parks
I'd heard about these popular downtown parks in recent two years. Why it took so long to visit now? Because Mick didn't want to deal with downtown traffic, my weekend proposal had been rejected. Now I was determined to go anyways. My boys were more than happy to follow Mommy for fun. I was going to drive anyways and Mick was allowed to tag along to the second park and the following ones after he did his homework about parking and the park attractions.
Backyard Firepit Addition
The next day we finally made our mind to make one after attending a friend’s party where we got to enjoy a nice campfire.
The Best Time Alone
This is the mid-day view I enjoy very much when I take a quick shower after workout in the gym. Yes I prefer to quickly come home to relax since we are only three minute drive distance from there. And Yes I need the clock to remind me not to miss next meeting time or any other arrangement for the kids.
Backyard Tiki Vibes
Our kids love our neighbors next door so they like to call out to him whenever seeing him grilling or mowing the lawns. We could basically see several houses’ backwards down the fences because our two-story house has higher foundation.
Backyard Night View
Every night before bed, I like to walk out to enjoy a few minutes of natural air and temperature. Tonight the sky just drew my eyes. The full moon in the picture got a corona shinning perfectly among clouds without shades. I think that's Jupiter simmering in the dark away from moon's glory.
Polaroid Picture
Not the first time but definitely the recent one since few years back. Attracted by grainy and saturated colors from Polaroid pictures so I started using Polaroid cameras since year 2009 with various type of Polaroid films. It's an effort bringing extra carry-on when traveling but the results always surprise me and encourage me again next time!
Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree
Recently we decided to add the third fiddle-leaf fig tree. It’s a good deal from HEB and very suitable for an office corner. My husband calls this one “Harry” and the shorter one below “Marv” (from movie “Home Along”)
Diamond Fence Trellis
Our project for the new house since 2021 March after Texas rare freeze. Star jasmine had been slowly climbing along the wires from six bases but seemed hibernating through this winter until now.
Building Blocks
My five year olds is allowed to opt for naps or not. So today he asked me to build blocks with him. He started with our house stairs and we gradually formed our house Floorplan.
Green House in The House
A friend gave me some small plants to begin with. I don't believe I have a green thumb but this looks not too bad right?
Landscaping Design
We wanted to take the advantage of the afternoon shades of the backyard since it's facing mostly east. It's especially nice during that time for kids to play outside in the summer.