Little Boys' Dream

Tractors, trucks, trailers, and dirt.  All of the things little boys are drawn to are taking place right past our backyard.  The extension of our neighborhood is taking off.  B & C are constantly looking out our windows to supervise the activity, and watching the tractors has become daily entertainment during lunch. 

I knew it was inevitable that home building would continue to increase, but I must say I sure miss the early days in this home where there was space and fields between our house and the next.  I miss the groups of deer and turkeys, both which seem a thing of the past.  And it's sad to hear your 5 year old say, "They are tearing down the trees!  Where are the animals going to live? They are killing their homes!"  A harsh part of reality. 

A positive side of the addition of homes has been receiving neighbors.  And boy, do we have some wonderful neighbors (so far).  The boys are very lucky to have lots of little ones to play with.  In 8 of the surrounding homes, 6 of them have children, ranging from newborn to 16 years old (11 kids, including our 2). 

Behind our home last year:

Same stretch of land this year:

Last year in early spring:

This year: