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Channing officially cannot get enough of going outside.  I spelt the title O-U-T-side because we think he's learned what the word "outside" means.  I said it once and he got all excited...and then sad when we weren't really going outside.  When he wants to go outside he'll grab his shoes and his hat.  What a smart kid.
We are sure happy that it's getting warmer.  On Friday evening we started prepping our garden.  And we also pulled and sprayed the millions of dandelions that have infested our backyard.
In this picture you can see Channing has a weeding tool and is copying Justin.
  
 Clearing all the weeds and dead plants from the garden took a loooong time.  I really hope our garden actually grows stuff!  We planted seeds for pumpkins, zucchini, green beans, and green onion.  We also have a tomato plant and a red bell pepper plant.  Those I have in pots because we ran out of room. 
This kid is so happy to be outside.  He loves holding dandelions, picking up rocks and leaves, walking in and out of the garage, and holding the hose.  The worst part about going outside is when we have to go back inside.  :(   Let just say, Channing makes it known that he hates going back inside. 
I had to include this picture.  Channing loves his daddy.  And he can say "Daddy" too!  (Or a variation of it.)

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