It's Sunday morning, and I'm composing a blog post. We should (and would prefer to) be at
church. However, our little guy, Luke, had a fever Friday evening and for a good portion of the day on Saturday. It was low grade. It came out of nowhere. And, for the most part, he didn't act too bad. But, we know the rules -- fever within the last 24 hours, keep them at home. Marc did run a 1/2 marathon this morning....he accomplished his goal by about 4 seconds. Go Marc! I'm home with the kids. Now, Kate is taking her morning nap. Luke is looking at pics on my phone (as he likes to do). AND, I'm typing away at the computer. BUT, this post is not about sickness or church. It's the first part of hopefully a bunch of posts about our newest endeavor -- the Friesen Family Garden. I know, I know -- many of you reading this post have had many gardens and have done quite well. But, for us, it's a first. I'm going to guess that gardening is quite a bit like many other tasks in life -- many people will have all sorts of advice. It will be our job to sort through the advice and through quite a bit of trial and error, figure out what ultimately works for us in the long run.
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We decided we're first going to try a garden right beside our shed...based on where sunshine hits our backyard. SO, the other evening, Marc did some tilling. Luke used a "pick" to help. Of course, in true Luke fashion, the "e-phones" and safety glasses were on.
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We've actually been composting (sporadically) for the almost 9 years we've been married. Finally, we're putting it to use. (I LOVE this pic...it appears as if Luke is doing all of the work, and Marc is delivering "marching orders." In all seriousness, Luke did help (for a 4 year-old), but Marc definitely has done most of the work. I've been on "Kate duty.")
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We do welcome advice; however, please be gentle. Don't give us any environmental advice. We'll roll our eyes -- Ha! Remember -- we haven't done a garden like many of you, but Marc's run A LOT of miles. So, this is as big of a deal to us as running is to some of you -- like running a race for the first time (of any distance). And now, as I've now finished this post, Luke has gone outside. Yep, he's fine....BUT, we stay home :(
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We decided we're first going to try a garden right beside our shed...based on where sunshine hits our backyard. SO, the other evening, Marc did some tilling. Luke used a "pick" to help. Of course, in true Luke fashion, the "e-phones" and safety glasses were on.
_043013.jpg)
_043013.jpg)
We've actually been composting (sporadically) for the almost 9 years we've been married. Finally, we're putting it to use. (I LOVE this pic...it appears as if Luke is doing all of the work, and Marc is delivering "marching orders." In all seriousness, Luke did help (for a 4 year-old), but Marc definitely has done most of the work. I've been on "Kate duty.")
_043013.jpg)
_043013.jpg)
We do welcome advice; however, please be gentle. Don't give us any environmental advice. We'll roll our eyes -- Ha! Remember -- we haven't done a garden like many of you, but Marc's run A LOT of miles. So, this is as big of a deal to us as running is to some of you -- like running a race for the first time (of any distance). And now, as I've now finished this post, Luke has gone outside. Yep, he's fine....BUT, we stay home :(
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