You plant different veggies etc in square foot sections. Some of the benifits to this are; you are yeilding a much smaller amount of produce, and you can control the quality of your soil. Groundsoil is harder to get just right. Apparently the magical combination is starting with a good soil (ph level at least 6.5) then add some compost, peat moss and vermiculite. Mix this all together and you are supposed to create a perfect growing environment. We finally took the plung and got our first garden box put together today! Heres Dad and Arlo pouring in the dirt....
Mom and Arlo mixing everything up....
Our finished product....
Arlo doing a ride on his "motorcycle" around the dirt pile with his gardening gloves...
Next we are on to planting. So far I am thinking of trying a few veggies and some herbs. Anyone out there who gardens do you have some suggestions on what we should try?
Our finished product....Arlo doing a ride on his "motorcycle" around the dirt pile with his gardening gloves...Next we are on to planting. So far I am thinking of trying a few veggies and some herbs. Anyone out there who gardens do you have some suggestions on what we should try?
Heres Arlo "On Deck" waiting to hit
Making a Hit.....
and running to First!
Dad giving Arlo some tips in the out field.
Arlo trying to catch a "grounder"
It was a great first game. Mom & Dad loved seeing our big boy all dressed in his uniform and having a good time.
Arlo's best little friend Teague moved to Las Vegas about 8 months ago. Teague was born in the same hospital on the same day (technically the next day, he was born just after midnight). Heres the Pic of me and Nicole at the hospital with the boys....
The first Pic of Tiegue & Arlo together
My sister also watched Teague for the first two years of his life and as a result of that He and Arlo have a very special bond. Since Teaglet has moved Arlo continually asks for him -at least once a week. I thought over time he might lessen the requests but he hasn't let up. Finally we got a special visit from Nicole (uncle Eric's adorable sister) and Teague! It was great to see them both. We have missed them so much since they moved. It was amazing, it was like no time had passed since the boys saw eachother. The minute they were in view of one another they both started screaming and running towards eachother. After some big hugs they were off! They played...and played....and played.
Blasting off on their ship.....
Making their plans.....
Defeating the bad guys.....
Arlo "saving" Teague from a fall....
Uncle Eric Swinging the boys....
Finally LUNCH.....
and some more Hugs....
Then it was off to Aunt Heather and Uncle Eric to have a sleep over with all of his favorite cousins. Arlo had the BEST weekend! 
Dyl loved the basket experience and he also got a hold of a few treats.....
Then Arlo and Dad had a sword fight with his new cape the easter bunny made him....
Then the Fam came over for a day of easter egg hunting, music playing, baby browsing and eating. 
Who ever found the most eggs won some money...this is a great way to get the older kids into it. 1st prize winner was Hailey, 2nd prize Chase, tied for 3rd Ethan and Arlo. They had a lot of fun
Then the kids and hubby's played some music. We have quite a talented little family (myself excluded) they all can play something and they had a very successful rendition of Last Dance With Maryjane going....
Here are the babies...could they be any cuter????
He looked as if he was listening very intently to something...I tried to just give him his privacy but this went on for over 30 minutes
He just looked so cute I simply couldn't help myself and had to get out the camera.....
Here is our conversation below;
Mom: What are you listening to
Mom: Oh, really why?