Boys and dirt or mulch.

what is it with Boys and DIRT? good grief! Sunday was Lucas' 3rd Birthday party, we hung around after the party while Mason and Lucas played in the backyard. Mason isn't used to the idea of having a a swingset in the backyard, let alone PLAY in the backyard (we've got a pool as the backyard pretty much). Kristin and Jesse did a great job of cleaning the backyard and laying mulch around the swingset which Mason found just as fun as dirt. He found a bucket that kept him entertained for a whole 30 minutes of filling with mulch and then dumping it all on his lap, and then repeat.
Yesterday was an amazingly beautiful day, so Mason, Shelby, Molly, Bear and I went to hang out in the front yard and play a bit. After the dogs decided they were too tired to play anymore, they headed for a nap in the sun. Mason decided he'd like to help pull weeds, except he didnt understand it needed to be done in the flower beds, instead he decided he'd rather pull fresh baby grass. Gavin just seeded about a month ago with new Fescue grass and it looks AMAZING and feels super soft under your feet, problem was Mason decided he'd help pull that up. So we ran inside and grabbed his toy trucks. The idea must be ingrained in mens brains because what's Mason do with them? He forgets the grass and loads rocks in his trucks and proceeds to transport them across the yard back and forth- thats fine with me- he stays entertained and the grass stays intact!

I think its time to drag out my camera again soon- i've been relying on my cell phone for a camera and the quality isnt so great.
here's Mason with mulch. *Please take note that YES there is a bounce house in the background, and what's Mason play with? Mulch.