Weeds, Leaves, & Mowers-- Oh My!

This was weekend #2 of working in the yard...please understand; we are normally not this gung-ho, but I am so tired of being the step-kid of the neighborhood with the not so great yard.  We are trying to at least look presentable, so that when we disappear to the pool for the summer it is not quite as noticeable.

James and Maggie were very excited to be playing outside for most of the day. They were going to ride tricycles, play basketball, and hope the neighborhood kids would be out to play...then they realized what great fun Mama and Dada were having with the leaves and the lawnmower. They wanted to chip in and help (thinking this is not going to last forever, so why not accept their offer).

James was helping to pull up the vine weeds from the monkey grass

Maggie grabbed her rake and helped to pull them down the hill to the street

Sometimes, we would rake the wrong direction, but we would figure it out and change...

James was very intrigued by the lawn mower, and after several practice laps, joined the ranks

I think Dada appreciated the help...