There is a circle of new sod here. Work with the tractor and piles of dirt ruined the grass there. Our garden boxes are inside the fence. The first is filled with rocks to build a small retaining wall.

This is the other end of the garden boxes and our firepit.

Here is the sod in the back.

Laying sod on Friday, June 12. Monica, Marianne, Anna and Dallin

Kyle, Amanda and Dallin

Brother Putt, Monica and Marianne. Halfway done!

Charles, Marianne

Matthew Putt, Marianne, Monica

Joshua turned one! He was fascinated by the candle in the cake. He liked the wrapping paper, but didn't understand the concept of opening. He gets excited at the end of the first video.

Joshua liked hearing "Happy Birthday." He even dances a little during the video.

Joshua enjoyed his applesauce cake, but did not smear it or even make a mess. His favorite food right now is yogurt. Other than yogurt he only eats finger foods. He never really ate "baby" food though he just recently acquired his second and third teeth. Both are in a fang position on top. His favorite thing is the KitchenAid. He loves to be near it even when we are not using it. He points to it every morning when he gets up. Joshua also likes sliding and "dancing" to music. His latest quirk is a hand pump to the side. Another interesting fact about Joshua is that he will not drink from a spill proof cup. He won't suck on it so he gets frustrated and cries. So after making him try we take out the valve. He is walking with help, either hands or furniture though he prefers crawling. When someone new comes near him he curls up against Mom, but sometimes he still smiles. Joshua babbles a lot. He might say Hi, Dad, Mom and out.

Eli started kickball the first week of June. Three and four year olds play and it is their first sport. The first games were amusing to watch. Some kids still need guidance on which base to run to. They all start to lose interest after a couple of innings. Eli likes his shirt and hat and especially the treats after each game. The last kicker runs all the bases. Here is Eli as the last kicker.

Here is Eli "pitching."

Ethan started T ball the first week of June.

He really enjoys it. Look for the smile after he runs past second base. Ethan was the last batter so he got to run all the bases.

Our shed

The start of the patio

The pavers are all in!

The garden boxes turned out great!