We didn't get much Winter sun this weekend unfortunately, but with the amount of work we need to get done in the backyard we couldn't let that stop us!
This weekend we focused on a little more child friendly planting and getting the children's vegetable garden ready to plant out. I am hoping this area will become a favourite with family day care children as they learn about plants, food and outdoors. It's not a huge patch but we tried to incorporate a few child friendly features as we went…..
Very important to get your planting and mulching ‘just right'….
On Sunday we had a small family celebration for the twins Birthday…although Tara tried to tell everyone it was just her Birthday…not sure how to explain the twin Birthday thing as yet….any ideas for me wise parents of twins??
We did yet another trip to Bunnings because believe it or not that is one of the girls favourite places to visit on the weekend and got faces painted, a huge blow up hammer and a big play on the playground….what more could you want on your special day?
Unfortunately the face paint was washed off not long after this because it ‘felt funny on my face'.
We don't have family living close by so we chose just to have a little family afternoon tea with some simple whimsical, outdoor themed party cakes, lots of balloons and streamers to play with and of course a little outside fun!
I have decided from now on I will do one cake each for the the girls on their Birthday as I feel it is important to recognise their individual place in our family and the day they came to join us. I'll start the actual Birthday parties next year….no idea how to handle that one when they have groups of different friends as yet!
There were a few little presents to open….
I think Miss Teen may have enjoyed them a little more than the girls…..Those Micador Art Easels from the Big W toy sale have been a fantastic buy, they haven't left them alone!
There was just enough time for one last play and a watering of plants before admiring the view from the new vegie garden as the sun went down.
Have you thought about a vegie garden for the kids? I'd love to hear what you are up to in your own backyard!
Yavanna says
LOVE kids in the garden! I haven’t met one who doesn’t love being in the garden either! You are creating such an awesome play space for your kids at home! love it! Anna @ Kids’ Play Space
Jodie Clarke says
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Jodie Clarke says
Thanks Yavanna…how lovely of you x
Kirsty @ Bowerbird Blue says
Those cakes look wonderful, I love that you made one for each girl. I think I’ll be pulling out those apple mushrooms for years to come. The vegie patch looks wonderful, I share my patch with the kids if they’re in the mood. We consult them on what they might like to plant and they pluck and munch as they please. They definitely have lost some interest as they have gotten older, requiring a little more persuading. The middle child is happy with digging and mulch moving.
Jodie Clarke says
They are such a great idea Kirsty…so glad I saw them on your blog! Know what you mean, Miss Teen has lost interest over the years but is still happy to go out and pick her salad greens each day for lunch!
Mulch moving is a fantastic activity for them isn’t it!
Cherine M says
Your garden looks like loads of fun!! I really love the idea of a rock area and really want to incorporate one for my guys in their outdoor play space ๐ Thanks for sharing your great ideas:)
Jodie Clarke says
Thanks Cherine, I love sharing our ideas…wish I could get them finished sooner though!The rock area is so much fun for them…even a small rock area would be fun!
Lesley says
The cakes look so beautiful and I love the apple mushrooms. Every year is a big milestone with twins. I remember some of my favourite as when they could get in and out of the car seats themselves and when they could dress themselves. It’s great to have 2 extra helpers in the garden.
Jodie Clarke says
Thanks Lesley, they did love their cakes! The car seats is currently my stress moment as they need to climb in through the back and organise themselves lol! Dressing themselves is resulting in some wonderful outfits each morning!
Rachel Wachowe says
I adore these cakes! Did you make the sugar people and unicorns? If you bought them, where are they from?
The apple mushrooms are too sweet!
Jodie Clarke says
Hi Rachel…goodness no, I didn’t make the sugar people which is why it was such an easy cake ๐ I found them in my local Woolworths in the cake decorating section. Really great value and so easy! The apple mushrooms were the favourite though I think!
Nichola Fabfortymum says
Wow, you have been busy, I can’t wait to see the garden when it’s all growing and producing crops for you. Their cakes are fabulous and the apple mushrooms are just genius x
Coombe Mill says
Many happy belated to your beautiful girls, I can see they had a fantastic birthday and well done for baking such lovely individual cakes for them. I love the idea of a veggie patch for the children to tend, you are creating a wonderful outdoor are that will cater to all the children’s play needs. Thanks for sharing with Country Kids.
Angela Spicer says
Cake looks lush, and your garden is amazing.
Amie M says
The much coveted nap time has been dropped around here, so I now have two very rambunctious twin toddlers leaving a trail of destruction from dawn ’til dusk, sigh. So there I was thinking WHAT am I going to do them when I thought of possibly gardening in the afternoons and then I read this post! Great minds, Jode! Also if you have any nap time alternative posts, please guide me to them!
Happy Birthday to the fabulous Tara and the gorgeous Ruby! Three times around the sun. Sparkling wishes sent your way, for health, fun and happiness ๐ Loving those cakes and those awesome mushrooms!
Kylie @ Octavia and Vicky says
Yum yum! I’ll be featuring you for the Kids Co Op this week ๐
Soosieboo says
A veg patch is a good idea for kiddies. My 2 boys didn’t like many veg before we had an allotment. As they saw things grow they were more interested in eating what we were all growing. They are now both big veg eaters.
I love the birthday cakes, looks like they both had a great birthday.
(fellow Country Kids poster)
karen says
happy birthday to your two beautiful girls! I love their cakes, so sweet. Your veggie patch is looking fantastic
Maxabella says
That looks like SUCH a great fun birthday party, Jode. Your girls are very lucky indeed. x