I'm a Lumberjack and I'm OK...

We have had this tree that we both hate for TOO LONG now. I think its a cedar tree?? I'm not smart on tree stuff. We've been talking about getting rid of it for a long time now. It blocks our favorite side of the house so you can't see it when you drive by. It blocks out a lot of sun, and we would sure like some grass to grow eventually. We plan on cutting down several more in the next few years, but this was a good start. The boys were terrific helpers, logging limb after limb to the backyard. There was only one unfortunate event which involved a robin's nest with two baby robins. Brent checked it out before he cut it down, but this nest must have been hidden. He put it in another one of our trees and I'm happy to report that we saw the mommy Robin eventually go back in the nest. Here is a before and after picture.

And here is a picture of the ONLY plant I have outside. I don't think it would be wise to have plants for a few more years, as the kid's love picking anything resembling a flower. I decided to play it safe with a hanging basket and I really like having it around.
Oh, and I put the hook to hang it on in by myself...after calling Brent to ask him how and looking like an idiot.