Meanwhile, in the Backyard...

...the pear tree is in full bloom. We had almost no fruit last year, but if these blossoms are any indication, this year will compensate.  I just hope the few sunny days we've had have given bees an opportunity to pollinate it.

Looking at it from the house reveals the progress of Michael's paving project.

He has almost completed it, but rain and gloom yet again mean I haven't taken any more pictures.