The Pine Cone Kid

 While Ramsey is getting a little older, we try to find more chores for him to do.  Some get him outside more, some "build character" (hehe).  Some can be super fun!

The yard had been overrun with pine cones from our Ponderosas and other evergreens, so Eric gave Ramsey the task of picking them up from our back yard.  Ramsey wasn't thrilled at first, but I think he did have a little fun.  After all, he had good company.

I spied on him a bit to make sure he stayed on task!

He was pleased as punch when he filled up his first bucket.

He made more trips until he filled the lawn bag half full.

He was pretty darn proud of himself.  Now... I wish I had use for all of these.  Taking them to the dump/landfill seems like such a waste!  Craft projects awaiting??!?!