On Saturday we packed up the kids, met up with my sister and her beau, and took a trip to our local farm.
We saw…
little piggies,
horses,
and cows.
And then we learned to moo like them.
Ava brushed a horse and went for a ride on a pony. Both kiddos fed the goats. Ava took a turn on the tire swing and played in the tree fort, while Julian took a turn on the horse swing.
We also saw chickens, llamas, rabbits, a turtle, ducks, a donkey,
a beautiful view,
and this pretty calf (my BSM).
It was a very fun afternoon. :)
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golightly says:
What fun!! I love visiting farms with kids. I really like the shot with the horse and your best shot!
Happy Monday!
May 4th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Tara says:
Oh Amy! Those are great! My parents just took my kids to an event called “Farm Days” at our local university extension program. They got to see all kinds of farm animals! They thought it was the most fun EVER! It’s such a rewarding experience for our children – we are great parents :) :) :) LOL
May 5th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Christina says:
First thing, I totally laughed at your title. :) Great pictures of all the animals, too – sounds like a great afternoon!
May 5th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Adventures In Babywearing says:
Your pictures are terrific- as usual!
Steph
May 5th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Kara says:
Baby animals rule – not many things can make me happier than that. Except maybe chocolate. And ketchup.
May 5th, 2008 at 7:57 am
MelodyA. says:
Cute calf, but I like Julian’s expression with the horse. What a great experience for them.
(Had trouble with the pictures when I clicked on them.)
May 5th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Holly says:
Definitely sounds like a great day!
May 5th, 2008 at 8:42 am
susiej says:
Such a very good thing to know… how to MOO. awesome.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Christine says:
Wonderful photos! I love the baby calf! So precious!! :)
May 5th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Vered - MomGrind says:
Great photos that capture a fun weekend. farms are so great for kids, aren’t they. Even I secretly enjoy them. Whenever we go to a farm, I am reminded of how my kids make me do stuff that I would never otherwise do – and I end up enjoying it!
May 5th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Colleen says:
Great pics – I haven’t met a kid yet that didn’t love a farm!
May 5th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Maggie says:
Such great shots! I love going to farms…I wouldn’t want to live on one I don’t think, but they sure are fun to visit!
May 5th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Jaimee says:
Love your BSM shot! Sounds like you had a great time!
May 5th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
chelle says:
w00t a day at the farm! Great photos!
May 5th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Shannanb aka Mommy Bits says:
How fun. I grew up in the country but live in the “big city” now. Nothing makes me feel better than taking the boys up to Youngstown Ohio to spend the time at their dairy farm. Those are memories they’ll have forever!
May 5th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Jen says:
It looks like you guys ad a great time. I love all of the shots.
May 5th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Greenbaby says:
This is such a fabulous idea for helping kids connect with animals and I love that unlike a visit to the city zoo, it features local livestock and happens to be completely free. We’re planning a farm visit sometime soon!
May 5th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
phyllis says:
looks like fun! we should find a farm, i bet there’s one around here somewhere…
May 5th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Penny says:
LOVE the mooing photo! :)
May 6th, 2008 at 12:03 am
Leslie- LaMamaNaturale' says:
Hi Amy,
I love the title- We love Sandra Boyton too! Great farm photo’s. The calf photo is darling. Our Palimino horse, China, is due in a few weeks! Tristan loves going to Grandma’s where the horses and cows are! BTW- My little guy has the same adorable hat as Julian. Sooo cute!! :)
May 6th, 2008 at 1:00 am