Monday, March 14, 2011

Our Spring Ritual

I was so eager to post about Canaan's haircut that now I'm having to go a little our of order to share with you about the rest of that day.

First there was a little bit of sidewalk chalk action.

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Then... the planting.

But first I have to back up.

Three and a half years ago BJ and I moved into our house on five acres of land... not knowing that an obsession would slowly begin growing. And growing. (Side note: what do you do when the obsession IS GROWING? You plant things. LOTS of things.) It's a little over the top the amount of trees that have been planted, with trees for our landscaping, the orchard project and the white-pine privacy fence that will hopefully exist in 2025. Every year we get at least 100 of these white pines delivered (for just $35, thank you Indiana DNR) that then have to be actually put in the ground.

Thankfully this year our friend Chapman came to help BJ out with the project while I hung out with the little dude. After Canaan and I returned home from a little shopping trip & left our artistic mark on the driveway we joined the guys and the dog in the yard.

I love this picture (as sad as it is), because it so honestly reflects the new reality for poor Zoe.

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A little unsteady on this uneven muddy ground.

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Finally made it to Daddy to be a big helper.

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Checking out Daddy's fancy new orchard fence (ie last summer's big project).

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And finally, the bulbs we neglected to plant in the fall that decided to bloom with our without our help.

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