Gardening 101

Last weekend Eric came home again to help Bruce hang gutter. It is getting harder and harder for Bruce to continue to do this work especially on some of the higher and more difficult jobs. I can help, but Bruce is afraid my footing isn't the best. I must admit - I don't like to climb on ladders much. Thanks Eric for helping out so much -- we appreciate your time and sacrifice away from your family and also working on your weekend off. Nothing like working a 6 day week!  Sometimes even 7.... You are a good daddy for sure!

Anyway, with Eric and Bruce gone Saturday most of the day, Katie and Konnor and I played and played hard!  We got to go outside and ride the gator, got the horses in and moved around,then rode Cheyenne, played in the sandbox, rode the tricycle and three wheelers, baked cupcakes and cookies, ate lunch, and then went back outside again. After the men got home in afternoon, we planted potatoes, onions, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. The kids worked so hard and they were really a fantastic help! Konnor has his own way of covering up potatoes -- and his technique is not to be disputed.... He wanted to use his trowel to cover those potatoes - so we let him do his work. So here are a few of the pics I got with my phone. Never had time to go grab the camera!  That night when it was time for baths after supper, the water turned a colorful "redish brown"! We collected our share of "dirt" for sure.... Nothing like farm work and getting your hands dirty!  The kids will be excited to eat the food they planted I am sure!

On Sunday, Bruce and I planted another 6 lbs of potatoes plus more onions and also some peas. Sure will be nice to eat some tasty home grown produce....  In a couple of weeks, Carrie and the kids will be home so hope we get to plant some more garden. Maybe by then it will be time for the pole beans, squash and maybe cantaloupe... We shall see!