{dirt}

Henry has always been drawn to dirt.

He can sight dirt a mile away, even if it is the only piece of dirt..or mud:) in a very large area.

Because of this we thought we would build him...

a dirt pit!!!

We mostly refer to it as our dirt box.  We thought we would use dirt instead of sand because it seemed that kids played much longer and were more entertained by dirt, especially Henry.  Sometimes you will see a pile of kids all playing in a tiny patch of dirt by a sidewalk digging with sticks and no one on the playground. 

Henry LOVES his dirt box.

He ALWAYS needs a bath afterward.

Eliza is now old enough to join in the fun without eating (very much) of the dirt.

Sidenote:  This is our backyard.  This is what it looks like coming out of winter, but I love when they plant corn in the field.  It is part of why we are happy staying here for awhile.  It makes me feel like I am not scrunched in and I am surrounded by land.  When they build homes in our field, I am outta there!

The pictures never do the dirt or mess justice do they?