Boys with Garden Tools

Recently on a shopping trip to Wal-Mart (where else?), we spotted these very nifty, child-sized garden tools--for less than $3 each. So being a generous dad :), Jeff told Josiah and David that they could each choose one. David, of course, chose the shovel because it was red (he chooses anything that's red, simply because of the color). And Josiah chose the yellow leaf rake.

Later at home, when we showed them to my parents, they were delighted to see the boys so excited about such a USEFUL gift! Anything that promotes good, healthy work gets two thumbs up in my parents' world. :) So not long after that, they happened to be in Wal-Mart and, being generous grandparents, bought the other two tools in the set (a purple hoe and a green garden rake) so that Josiah and David would have a complete set. Our boys were thrilled. :)

They've been longing to get out in the garden and use their new tools, and yesterday afternoon was their opportunity. They had fun switching tools around to see which one worked the best for their projects. :)

~ Aren't these hard-at-work little men adorable?
~ Even when it got a little chilly outside as the sun was going down, they didn't want to come inside but asked for gloves and hats so they could keep digging!