Farm trip

We went to the farm Friday night/ Saturday.  I won't narrate too much because the kids always want to do the same things.  They LOVE being there, and I don't want to be too repetitive.

They love to climb what they call "hay mountain".

I'm itching just looking at this.

And this might explain the two bug bites she got that caused her ankle to swell almost twice the size of the other one.

We noticed it yesterday.  Thankfully it doesn't hurt or itch, and she didn't run a fever.  But we took her to Acute Kids and were given three prescriptions.

Note to self... Jeans and Boots.  Always.

Paulette sold some goats over the weekend.  I think Jack was about 2 seconds away from tearing up over it.

The goats really are super cute!!  

I explained that selling animals is how you make money on a farm.  But that didn't help.  It probably also didn't help that he just read "Charlotte's Web" in class.  Farm animals being sold is a touchy subject for him. 

This little girl was born Friday.  Jack was relieved that she was too young to be sold.

Bucket list item.  I learned to drive a standard.  Or drive a stick shift.  How do you say it?  I think I usually say, "drive a stick."

Anyway, I won't be trading in my automatic transmission vehicle any time soon.  But I at least understand the mechanics and could drive one if I absolutely had to.

Also... small victory... I allowed Jason to teach me something.  And he was patient with me.  I'm very trainable, except if Jason's trying to train me.  ;)

Traditional... Golf cart selfie.  My camera is still hazy. Boo.

There are peacocks down the road so Caroline and I went hunting for feathers.  We found several.  And I felt the need to put one in my hair.  Because... Why not? 

I think it's stunning... 

Always a good time!!  And absolutely perfect weather!

Our weekend at the farm

Our weekend taxi driver.  Where do you want to go?  She'll take you.

Golf cart selfie...



Ralph, Jessica, and Sarah have grown and are doing well.

 



Caroline still loves the horses.

 



 

 

And when she couldn't find the horses, she wanted to say hi to the goats.

 

All in sock feet.



 

Jack took Aunt Kim for a ride.

 

 

Uncle Brian took Sarah.  They're not even moving yet, and she's fully braced. LOL

 

Waving bye...

 



 

 Goofing around.

 

Ken and Uncle Brian put up this huge tent for the kids to play in.  It was a HUGE hit!

 



 

 

Grilling hot dogs.

 

 

And eating them.

 

 

 S'mores smile.

 

 

S'mores making, banana roasting, and campfire fun.

 

 

One last ride before we left. :)

 

Our weekend

This weekend Jason took the kids to the farm to see Gran, Aunt Kim, and Uncle Brian.

Here they are... Loaded up and ready to have some fun!!

Then at the farm. 

Snacks...
I just noticed that this appears to be chocolate cake with white icing.  MMMMM.  I'm jealous!

Flying kites...

Roasting hot dogs for dinner and s'mores for dessert...

They drove the golf cart, the little Jeep, played on the swing set, took "baths" in the hot tub, played with the dogs....

They came home exhausted but telling me TONS of stories of all the fun they had.  They kept telling me it was a GREAT weekend!!

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And in case you're wondering if I had a great weekend too...
I did. :)

I tried to alternate between one thing I had to do and one thing I wanted to do.  For example, I cleaned the house; then I went shopping.  I slept in, but then I went to the grocery store. By the time everyone came home today, the house was clean, laundry was done, and groceries were bought and put away.

I had dinner both nights with Mom (and Dad on Saturday).  Last night the 3 of us played board games, which was a good time. 

I think the best parts of having the kids gone for the weekend-- (a) I enjoyed sleeping late and (b) watching what I wanted to watch on the big TV in the den. It's the little things that bring me joy.  :)