We had some dirt work done after removing the older cedar tree windbreak earlier in the year. There is now a driveway towards the top of the hill which will branch into two driveways; one to the bins and the other to our added garage. Hopefully this helps with drainage and keeping water away from the house.
M & S "bricked in" the opening to the old well.
The "cave" has been filled in and the cellar doorway has been "bricked in". 
Then they tackled the back porch. Footings were dug. Here's what it looks like inside now. The porch area is level and that door doesn't fit properly anymore!