Uncle Jim sent arrowheads, polished rocks, and miniature animals to “seed” the treasure boxes. Those “treasures” were wrapped in bubble wrap—which was just as much fun as the boxes. Stomp, stomp, pop, pop! They loved it.

Uncle Jim bought a grow box two years ago for the boys and now every year when he visits they plant broccoli. Paul’s favorite vegetable is broccoli and four plants flourish in the grow box every year.

Five year old Paul in the red shirt (below) and three year old James in green, who is heading out to hide his treasure box.