Busy, Busy, Busy

Well, they're all but done with the yard. The grass was laid on Friday May 22nd, and the sprinkler timers finished the next day. Doesn't it look refreshing! On Memorial Day we had our first out door BBQ! (without walking on the grass) We never wanted to be out back before because of the weeds, but now it's beautiful!

Then just last Friday they did half of the cement. The other half should be done tomorrow. After that, all they have to do is put the fence panels on! We're doing the rest of the planting ourselves. It's so exciting to have a livable yard!

Friday night, there was a carnival at Erin's school. We had dinner, played games, and had fun. Erin got her hair sprayed blue, and a dolphin painted on her face.
The kids loved playing on the playground. Especially Colin, who has discovered that he doesn't really need us, and so he thinks it's funny when he runs away.

John gave his best at the Strong Man's Hammer and even made the bell ring! He was feeling pretty proud of himself until he found out it was set up for kids. ;)

Saturday morning I cut the boys' hair, and then took them both to Devin's Soccer game. While we were gone, John took Erin down to see some horses. He has a friend with a horse and she let Erin take a horse out. First she Brushed the horse down and put on her saddle. Then Erin got to ride her around a few times.

Erin was in Horse Heaven! She loves Horses! After her ride, she brushed down the horse again and got to feed her a treat. She ate the whole carrot right out of Erin's hand! What an exciting day for Erin!
Well, Since my Yard was all ready for a Garden, John built me some boxes. He filled them with soil Saturday morning and then Saturday evening after all our activities, I planted the garden (with a little help).
Devin filled up my watering can for me and dug some holes, and Colin had a full body experience. He immersed himself completely. We all had a great time, and I'm just excited that it's finally planted!