Digging a New Retaining Wall

We started yet another renovation project.  Brad has wanted a retaining wall in the front yard and so that was my Mother's Day gift from him.  I must say that I wanted a wall around my tiny flower patch as well so I really did want this for Mother's Day, it wasn't just him giving me something he wanted.  Although that wouldn't be beyond him.

We wanted to get it finished this weekend but it hasn't stopped raining turning it into a giant, yucky mud hole.  I hope the rain stops so we can get it all put back together.