Am I doing this right?

Yes you are doing it right! Looks great!

Not missing the rat race. I like people, but tend to like them better when they're not around me lol. Wife and I have been enhancing our property over the years. Added and expanded an orchard with pears, plums, apples etc, lots of game and fish available. And heavy into vegetable gardening, canning preserving etc. We really enjoy it and find it very rewarding. Not to mention relaxing as heck!

Enjoy the adventure with the family.