I followed behind the buses (with about 35 other cars...gotta love kindergarten parents!) and we drove about 30 miles out into the country to this adorable little farm. The kids have been studying about farm animals. They are anxiously waiting for the baby chicks to hatch in the incubator in their classroom!
The farm was wide open and there were goats, rabbits, and dogs just wandering around. They were so sweet and friendly...the kids loved it!
Each class rotated through different "stations" that were set up for them. We started with stick horse races and sack races!
They went on a hunt for "Peter Rabbit" and found him hiding behind a fence. Lauryn took the obligatory picture, but laughed later about the "person dressed up in the bunny suit".
She loved getting to pet and brush the goats and sheep. 
Riding a "horse"...about half the size of the ones Grandpa has! They literally rode for about 30 seconds each. She whispered to me later that she likes Grandpa's horses better because she gets to ride them as long as she wants.
Meeting a wandering goat...
...ending the day with a picnic lunch in the shade!
And today happens to be my birthday. It was a wonderful day with beautiful weather! We went to the farmer's market and bought some flowers and plants for the front yard.
I was told to "hide" in my sewing room for a while, which I happily obliged. I was able to finish a new dress I've been working on for Lauryn (Allie's was finished earlier in the week). I was probably in there at least an hour when door to the room opened and the girls called me to their bedroom.
They cleaned their entire room all by themselves and were beaming with pride! It was so precious. All three of them (Brent included) made a card for me and had baked a cake for me while I was sewing! So cute!
We went out to eat for lunch and dinner, enjoyed a fun bike ride tonight, and ended the evening by looking at the beautiful moon through Lauryn's new telescope (that thing is AWESOME!) I am blessed beyond words and my heart is so full.
Thank you, God, for life's wonderful blessings!
4 comments:
Looks like a great field trip! How wonderful!!
Happy Birthday to my bestest friend! I have a card in the mail to you. Sorry it didn't make it on time. I love you and sounds like you had a fabulous birthday! I would love it if I could disappear into my scrapbooking for an hour and have a cake made for me. miss you!
Looks like a fun field trip!!!! Glad you both enjoyed it!
We had a great time with Allie! And it sounds like you had a wonderful birthday - I'm so thankful for you!!!
Fun pics at the farm. Happy late birthday to you. All week I told myself that your birthday was coming up and then, next thing i knew it was Monday and I had completely forgotten! I'm glad it was a great day.
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