Timber!!!!!

We all came home last night to a half cleared block. The rest is being done today, but what a difference even a few trees made.

It is quite amazing how quickly the tree loppers work. This morning we were deciding which trees to remove at the top of the block, and I decided to push the envelope a little bit with the council and get rid a few extras. I made the decision, walked inside, came out 10 minutes later and they were gone...lucky I didn't change my mind!

As soon as Ben saw the Bobcat on the block last night, he became excited shouting "truck, truck, truck", and sure enough first thing this morning he dragged his chair over to the window and was shouting it again. I imagine Katie's day today will be occupied by taking him outside and showing him the trucks and trees (every 10 minutes!).

Isabella was a little sad when she found out her "bedroom tree" was being chopped down today. She was quickly happy again when she realised it was eventually going to be replaced by an actual bedroom.

We should be able to get a full picture of what our views will be like from upstairs, when we get home this afternoon.