Tobin has been watching Bald Eagles this spring. Our friends, Glen and Marcie, have a pair of eagles that nested in a pasture close to their farm. They were able to set up a telescope in their living room to watch the activity for the past few weeks. One day Tobin adventured out to get closer pictures of the babies. He said the adults were very protective and wanted to get him out of there! Good thing he didn't go any closer. We also went to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha earlier this spring. It was neat to see these majestic birds up close.

Carter taking a very long nap after a very busy morning. We walked the dogs in the park and then sat and watched the construction equipment move the dirt around. They will be building a new playground in a few weeks to replace the one lost in the flood. We are excited for this since it's not very far from our house. Carter enjoyed watching the loader and the other equipment moving and leveling off the dirt. The large dump truck that drove near us honked his horn for Carter and he wasn't even scared by it. Later in the morning we ran some errands and then stopped to play at the park in Houston. Carter enjoyed the slides, swings, and other little kid toys. He really enjoyed watching Mom follow him down the slide- head first! Good thing no one had the camera along for that.

This year I've decided to try gardening in our backyard. I say I because Tobin's not sure he likes my plan and Carter enjoys any new adventure, regardless of what it is.
So after careful deliberation, I ordered some seeds from a catalog and a starter kit to plant them early. Carter was all too happy to help me water the new seeds and had a great time. I think he had more water on himself than the seeds! The seeds are up now and I'm just waiting for the official dirt addition to the backyard. Tobin built a 4 x8 foot frame for this garden so we don't have to tear up the yard, just add dirt and seeds. We'll also need to add a rabbit fence because they are everywhere, even with the dogs around. This year I had one tulip that survived between the deer and rabbits!