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Monday, February 16, 2009

Dead Lizards Don't Blink

For Family Home Evening tonight we decided to prepare the garden for planting. We had a lot of fun weeding, shoveling, and raking. While Anne was raking she found a lizard that she thought was dead. But as we picked it up and looked at it, he blinked. We realized he was just hibernating. We all debated what to do with him. But after a little "googling" we decided it was best to put him back in the dirt and bury all but his head. We hope he has a good nap by our strawberry plants! Anne named him "Rooty", because he came from the roots. She seems to think that they are now best friends.

There weren't enough rakes to go around. Elizabeth and Anne argued over this one.

They learn sharing is much better than fighting!

Janet wasn't sure she wanted her picture taken.

No Toller family activity would be complete without Morgan (Isabelle's friend) helping out.

Charlie digs up weeds.

Here is Anne explaining how they found the lizard "Rooty". She is a little crazy tonight. But we still love her...

5 comments:

kellie said...

Dead Lizards Don't Blink-isn't that the name of a rock band???
Looks like fun, and hope that you have a great harvest!

Allison said...

Do you hire out to do other yards? I just can't seem to get my garden cleaned out!

Mindi said...

I love the video and all the laughter. What a great family you have!

dan and laura said...

FUN!! I wish I was there!! It's way too cold to rake the garden here. miss you all.

The Huffs said...

Annie I love you... and is that Elizabeth trying to bite Annie? She must be related to her mom :) Love you guys and cant wait to see you.