Last Saturday we were invited to enjoy a breakfast gathering with our friends at the Lucky Acres Ranch! The ranch/farm is owned by my friend, Suzanne Hanson's, in-laws. They were kind enough to allow us to invade their land for the morning, and believe me, it was a bit of an invasion....an Asian invasion. There were 10 children there...7 from China, 1 from Ethiopia, and 2 from my belly (my boys)! The food was great, the weather, delightful and the company, too enjoyable for words. The kids were able to pet and feed all the animals....goats, donkeys, miniature ponies, an Alpaca, a pig...they got to visit with the "large" animals as well..big, beautiful horses and cows..they even gathered eggs from the chickens. Suzanne had a pot painting craft all set up for the girls, so Kailahni got to paint for the first time. Jacob and Benjamin were as sweet as could be with all the little girls. They took time to walk the girls around and show them the animals, played with the younger ones on a blanket, Benji held Lauren on the tractor (not that she need holding...she could have probably driven the thing on her own if we let her), and assisted them in swinging on this electric, spinning swing thing they had. It's hard to describe, but really neat.
It was a really fun day! Thank you Suz for arranging the gathering (even if it was at 8 in the morning)! And, please tell your in-laws thank you for their warm hospitality!
5 comments:
What good fun!! I don't know why, but that doesn't look like AZ to me! :) I guess I expect to see desert creatures... I guess horses and goats can live in AZ too! Hee hee! I love all the pictures... I only wish we could have been part of the Asian invasion!
You guys have tooooo much fun!! Looks like a great time and one for the memory books. Like Steph, we too wish we could been a part of the Asian invasion! :)
How fun! You guys so all sorts of great activities. Kai looks like she loves it all.
Love, Cecilia
Hi Mary,
Thanks for stopping by our blog! Yes, I'm pretty much freaking out about her surgery. I will be sooo glad when it is over. This will be it and she will be done. Yes, she has changed, a ton! 10 pounds is a lot on a little person! She is so perfect we just love her. Talk about growing your little angel is a toddler now! She is just adorbale. Hope all is going well with your family!
Hugs
Sue
ps.. yes, I am updating Tricia's blog for her. Isnt Avery adorable? I dont think I have ever been happier for someone to finally get their child!!
I love Kai's piggy tails! How appropriate for a farm visit. The boys look great too. Looks like you guys had a great day.
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