Fly a Kite

It has been so windy this week so on a whim, I decided to make kites with the kids this afternoon. I found a template online and drew something similar on construction paper for the kids (think Superman).

Next I let the twins cut out the shapes and decorate their kites. Since this was on a whim, I just grabbed whatever I had around the house so that meant we used Valentine's day ribbon for the tails, although crepe paper would be great too.

After we decorated and added our tail, I then folded the kite in half, then folded the flaps in too. You are just getting a good crease. Next I tied the corners with a string and then added our guide string (yarn would also work).

The kids LOVED making these and had a blast running around the yard with their kites. Of course today wasn't as windy as the past few days, but there was still enough to get those kites up.

Our first garden!

Since we are trying to be healthier and do more "real food", I really wanted to start growing some of our own food. I knew the kids would love it, but I was a bit nervous taking on a garden. I have a nice 4' x 8' plot picked out on our lot, but I've never had a garden. Who knew if I'd even have a green thumb. A month or so ago, I saw a free clinic advertised on Vegetables in Containers, at our local Calloways and I thought it was a perfect intro for my garden. This past weekend I attended the clinic and loved it. Afterwards, I quickly planned out 3 container gardens the kids and I could easily do for spring and grabbed some plants. I really wanted to do seeds, but they said it was already too late in the season to start your own seeds. Good to know for next year.

This afternoon the kids and I got started. The twins were beyond excited. L had fun the first 2 minutes then was off playing in the yard.



First step - add rocks in the bottom for drainage





Next, add organic POTTING soil (make sure you get potting soil and not garden soil or you will burn your plants)



Then add your plants. We have 3 themed pots
1) Salad - lettuce, 2 spring mix, basil
2) Salsa - roma tomato, mexican oregano, 2 cilantro
3) Pizza - roma tomato, bell pepper, rosemary, basil, italian oregano







Viola! Our garden is done. I know we will not yield an over abundance of herbs and vegetables this year, but hopefully it will give me the confidence to get a real garden going this fall.