Down on the Farm

The weather here was beautiful this Labor Day weekend, so we took Jackson to Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. Every mom I know is always raving about this place, so we decided to try it out. It got us out of the house and outside, and that's what was important. Here are a few of the highlights.

At first Jackson wasn't so sure of this "doggie." (Every animal is a doggie right now. We're working on it.)

But then Mommy pet the cow and Daddy pet the cow, and he warmed up to the idea that this cow was pretty cool. By the way, this cow, Ellie May, was super cool. She was so sweet and patient with all of the kids petting and grabbing at her. Oh, if only we all had the patience of Ellie May.

Saddle up, Cowboy! Clearly this ain't his first rodeo.

Jackson could not get enough of the baby goats. Also known as "doggies." He thought it was hilarious the way they came up and checked him out even though he didn't have any food for him. Well, unless you count his belt, which several of the baby goats thought was delicious.

In this picture Jackson is giving the goat a hug. Seriously, cute overload here or what?!?!

On an old fashioned tractor. I think. Well, some old farm equipment. Hey, I'm a city girl.

The farmstead had a butterfly garden. A little while ago we took Jackson to Powell Gardens for the Butterfly Extravaganza and he was less than impressed with the butterflies. What he did love, however, were the flowers. This, obviously, was a hit.

Here's Jackson pointing at the donkey. Which, shockingly, sounds a lot like doggie. Are you noticing a theme here? Anyway, I just love his little finger pointing out at the animals. Too cute. Pointing is his preferred method of communication at the moment. Do you see his tiny little hand?

And my precious boy peeking through the window at the children't log cabin.

We had so much fun down on the farmstead. Jackson didn't even notice that by the time we made it back to the car, we were an hour and a half late for his afternoon nap. He was such a great kiddo and was so happy to see all of the "doggies." I am now one of those moms raving about Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.