a tree for ben.

This weekend, in the midst of our garden-planting, we decided to buy a tree for Baby Bennet. We had a really big terra cotta pot that we thought would be a perfect place for a little tree out in front of our house. We had a hard time finding a tree that we liked that would grow well in urban conditions. The guy who helped us at Lowes recommended a Japanese Maple, but I was not a fan of the red leaves! I think trees should have pretty, green leaves that look alive - not scary, red, devil-leaves. (Poor Andrew, he married a crazy person.)

We finally settled on a little Dogwood tree with pink flowers. It looks a little "Charlie Brown" right now, but we're excited to see it grow with Bennet. Here are some pictures of the big tree plant!
My next thing I want for the house is a bench for out front. Lots of our neighbors have one, and I told Andrew I think it's high time we get one, too. Can't wait to sit on our bench with Bennet and enjoy our new tree!