We have dreamed and talked about starting a garden since we moved out here which will be 8 years this May. Last year we got as far as marking out a spot and digging up the ground but like always stuff happened and it got put on hold.
This time around our inspiration was our recent purchase of a vitamix. We have been making smoothies and soups with it several times a week. We absolutely love trying out different drinks especially if they have broccoli or spinach in them because tasting it you would never know.
Between Caleb working towards a big climb in Yosemite this June and myself training for another half marathon we have been trying to incorporate more fresh foods versus processed foods into our daily meals. So the more we talked about our goals we thought, wouldn't it be great to have a garden with fresh produce?
Friday night was the beginning of our garden. It was also the beginning of a lot of work which hopefully we will reap the benefits from over many years to come...
The before picture.
Breaking ground!
Colton always makes me smile when he watches his dad work. You can see his little mind taking everything in.
On the way home the other day he told me that the older girls at school really like him. I asked him how come he thought that. He said "I know they do because they stop and smile at me and sometimes they say hi". Layton started to give him advice. "You should talk to them. Start by asking them what their names are and then just start talking to them. Maybe ask them what grade they are in".
My 6 year old twins having that conversation in the backseat of the car just about gave me an anxiety attack.
I remember a long time ago stopping and smiling and sometimes saying hello to this boy at school.
This is another face that makes me smile.
Friday evening Caleb dug the footings for the garden.
Wait till you see what it looks like by Saturday evening....
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