Looks great - But wouldnt it have been easier to just get rid of the wife? :D
Seriously, one thing I noticed from the pics. It looks like you have the wood going all the way to the ground. This is a big no no. You'll eventually rot the wood and invite insect infestation. In 5 years the slave driver will have you out there redoing it.
Just cut the wood so there is a few inches between the wood and the ground, and make sure to seal the bottom of the wood.