We've spent quite a few days trying to get the back yard how we want it. We had originally thought we may put in a retaining wall, but ended up moving dirt (and LOTS of it!) with our tractor to make a nifty little sloping hill that I personally think is rather pretty. Now if we can just get some grass to grow on it! We'd also like to cut some little steps into the hill - Jack has already beat a trail down the steeper part to his doggy door in the basement, so we figured we might as well give him some steps! We also added the gravel driveway which makes our little garage door down there much more useful. Magnus spent some "quality" time in his playpen so I could help rake, shovel and smooth the dirt. He was happy in there for quite a while before trying (unsuccessfully) to climb out of his little prison!
