David and I spent all day on Saturday attempting to make a garden box because the built in garden boxes connected to our house don't get enough sun. We didn't want to waste time using wood screws so we found extra nails from around our house buried in the dirt. Probably not so safe for the kids but there were tons from the renovation before we moved in. We dug up about 40 nails, no joke. So we're attempting a garden this year. We don't really know what we're doing but we figure this is a $75 investment in a new hobby for the summer and if we get food that'll be a bonus. Hopefully we'll learn by trial and error and get better each year.
I wont mention that as I was taking this picture the side Ashton was leaning on fell right off. In a more permenant residence we might have taken the time to use screws. But this year we'll keep hammering away and go by our self a brace or something.
Ashton couldn't get over that we actually paid money for cow poop. All day long he asked if were really going to grow food in it and then kept trying to say manure and laughing his head off. It's so fun to have a 4 year old.
Since we're amatuers and only bought enough soil to fill up our half box we started the kids on their salsa garden for FHE tonight. Mallie kept trying to cross pollenate the peppers and onions. Over all they did pretty well planting and are excited to water them. Hopefully it works.
And look Mom, I'm alive! I can't remember the last time I posted a picture of me on this blog. These are the best kinds of Family Home Evenings. So glad the weather is nice and we're finally starting our very own garden. Now I'll fight the urge to read the Secret Garden for the 2nd time this month.
I wont mention that as I was taking this picture the side Ashton was leaning on fell right off. In a more permenant residence we might have taken the time to use screws. But this year we'll keep hammering away and go by our self a brace or something.
Ashton couldn't get over that we actually paid money for cow poop. All day long he asked if were really going to grow food in it and then kept trying to say manure and laughing his head off. It's so fun to have a 4 year old.
Since we're amatuers and only bought enough soil to fill up our half box we started the kids on their salsa garden for FHE tonight. Mallie kept trying to cross pollenate the peppers and onions. Over all they did pretty well planting and are excited to water them. Hopefully it works.
And look Mom, I'm alive! I can't remember the last time I posted a picture of me on this blog. These are the best kinds of Family Home Evenings. So glad the weather is nice and we're finally starting our very own garden. Now I'll fight the urge to read the Secret Garden for the 2nd time this month.
4 comments:
Sammy, you look so beautiful!
I cannot believe you guys are outside, wearing shorts, and planting a garden. We are still thawing from last weekend's snow storm!!!
Can't wait to see what you grow (outside as well as inside your pansita)
oh, your blog makes me laugh and laugh and laugh. Er, what I mean is that YOU make me laugh and I love hearing about your family's escapades and and endeavors.
Ah I heart you Sammy...love your family adventures! :)
Sammy, first off thank you so much for your comment on our blog a while back! You totally made my day!! Did you see Gian's reply to it? You are so very kind, and I love any and all friends of Gian's!! So I'm glad you stopped by!
What a great idea! I wish I could have a garden box... what an awesome way to spend some family time! You are darling... and your little family is so beautiful! I am glad to have found your blog.
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