There is something boys never grow out of and thats playing in the dirt! Of course it starts with making mud pies but always later turns into mudding and 4x4'ing! I figured I would extend the life of my cooking utensils and buy a "mud pie kitchen" for Zion's birthday. The kids have been nagging me to put it together since Sunday. So while Silas and Malakei were at school and I braved the task minus two helpers I tore into the box. Zion had a cup of water and couple dirt clods from the back yard all ready while I was still trying to make sense of the directions. But I prevailed! When Malakai got home from school we put the kitchen in the yard and let them go at it. A great time they had! I think all the mud pie baking got them hungry so out came snacks and chips. I treasure moments like these when my kids are small and enjoy the simple things in life. I will probably even miss the day when my kitchen spoons can't be found in garden!