Our Backyard Adventures

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Scott asks to go on adventures around the backyard in which I get to "teach" the kids about sun/shade, bugs, weeds, roots, etc.  The bizillion random things you can teach a toddler.  Motherhood with toddlers consists of being a full-time teacher which I am learning little by little with occasional breaks to absorb the sun.  I love spring!!  Can you tell?

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Jacquie said…
Scott&Tyler - Pop's garden has never looked so good...thanks for all the big help with pulling weeds, raking and shovelling dirt HAPPY SPRING! Love, Grandma
3/27/09, 6:59 AM
Jenny said…
looks heavenly!
3/27/09, 7:18 AM
Paris Bucklew said…
Great pictures! I can't believe how much older Tyler is looking. I love how your boys are always doing such "boyish" activities. Very cute.
3/27/09, 9:07 AM
Timeeh said…
Ditto Paris. Scott looks very mature in these photos. He's growing up ... *sniff*
3/27/09, 1:39 PM
So many blogs..too little time said…
if only we could do that. It snowed all day yesterday. It looks SO nice there!
3/27/09, 1:58 PM
April said…
I would be happy to contribute to your book! Just let me know what I can do to help! Thanks for your sweet words- and for caring for our family! My e mail is aprilmoody@jno.com
3/29/09, 8:09 PM
The MacMizzles said…
I see exactly where we would lounge and play. I am jealous of such bounteous rays you are enjoying there. All hail the beauty of spring!
3/30/09, 7:48 AM
Amy said…
I love the pic of you in the wagon, great way to get around. I am coveting your weather.
3/30/09, 2:43 PM
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