Sunday, 15 January 2012

Wonderful Weekends: Gardening with the Kids

This weekend  was the ‘little Sporty Family’s’ first one back in Canberra after our lovely holiday on the Far North Coast of NSW. It usually takes me a little time to readjust to being back in Canberra…Cooking my own meals, doing housework, paying bills and being away from my family……the morning temperature of 1.6 degrees Celsius didn’t do much to help my holiday-sickness!!

On Saturday we were up bright and early, back into the swing of things, for an athletics carnival. As we were rushing out the door GrumpyDaddy asked  "…should we take jumpers?..” “...Don’t be silly...”,  I said, “....It’s Summer....”…….and how wrong I was!! We shivered our way through the first part of the carnival, wishing for a jumper, or a blanket, or thermal underwear!!

The sun appeared around mid-morning and we all returned from the carnival exhausted, satisfied and, perhaps ironically…..a little sun burnt L Sometimes red-hair can be a curse!

Here is one of my favorite photos from the day, My daughter enjoying a much deserved sunnyboy at the end of the carnival.



There are more photos of the athletics carnival here


On Sunday, we all spent some time tidying up the garden. Even in Canberra, the grass and weeds reached epic proportions while we were away. The kids were really enthusiastic and excited to get involved. But there was no hard labor for them. Oh, no…. they just wanted to do the pretty stuff! In fact, they emptied out their piggy banks and demanded that we take them to the garden shop to buy some flowers. They were so sincere, cute  and keen, that we just couldn’t refuse!

Here is the result of ‘their’ labors…Not quite the Native Australian garden that GrumpyDaddy once envisaged....



I’m linking this post with Sonia at life love and hiccups for Wonderful Weekends. Pop over and see what other 's got upto on their weekends! I'm also linking up with Sunny + Scout, for Point + shoot...come and take a peek!
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  1. Mum on the Run15 January 2012 at 20:16

    I love when the whole family gets in the garden together.
    It makes it seem so much less like 'work'.
    Beautiful flowers - and kids.
    :-)

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    1. SportyMummy15 January 2012 at 23:04

      Thanks Shar, They were so proud of their efforts..the first thing they did this morning was go and water the flowers!

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  2. Vanessa Scott15 January 2012 at 20:27

    The flowers look amazing for me right now. It's frigid in the Midwestern region of the states! However, this winter has been much more mild than in recent years. Thinking back to this past summer, we were pretty chilly here too. We went camping and the nights got really cold even in the hottest parts of summer. I hope your garden grows lovely :)

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    1. SportyMummy15 January 2012 at 23:07

      Thank you for your lovely comment Vanessa, So-far summer has been very mild here!

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  3. Laura @ Twenty5seven15 January 2012 at 23:37

    Your garden looks MUCH healthier than ours! Our lawn is scorched and our tomato plants are looking a bit wilted.

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    1. SportyMummy16 January 2012 at 00:02

      Thanks Laura, our tomato plants have gone crazy ths year....lots and lots of foliage...not many tomatoes :(

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  4. Karla {Ironmum Karla}16 January 2012 at 02:57

    Oh gotta love a sunny boy...memories!! I love the colours in the flowers, they look great ;)

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    1. SportyMummy16 January 2012 at 05:24

      Thanks Karla, I think Sunnyboys always tasted better after having run around all day.. I didn't think they made them anymore!

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  5. All For Love16 January 2012 at 05:16

    What a lovely active and outdoorsy weekend, my favourite type by far! Your garden is a delight too :o)
    Found you over at Sonia's, look forward to following your adventures from now on!

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    1. SportyMummy16 January 2012 at 05:26

      Thank you for your lovely comment! I'm following your blog too!

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  6. Life Love and Hiccups17 January 2012 at 01:52

    Oh how gorgeous is that family pot of flowers - just divine and such a great idea. Sounds like you definately had a fab weekend. Thanks for linking up :) xx

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  7. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment17 January 2012 at 04:22

    I love seeing children working in the garden. Ihope their interest continues.

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