See the tree in front of the house....

See the cute guy in the tree...

No?  Oh, look here...

Cute, huh? And rather determined.

Oh, he was busy...

And he had a helper...

Who was also kept very busy...

By the end of the day (and a trip to Lowe's for a slightly larger saw) this is all that was left...

And now see the house...

(no, I don't know what's with the front door.  glare?)

Come spring, there will be a lovely little Japanese Maple in that spot.  : )