When we moved here (almost two years ago) the ward we were in had a really great playgroup which we became accustomed to attending regularly. Since moving to our house a year ago, and as a result, into a different ward, we still will occasionally go to the old playgroup, to catch up with friends and for an excuse to get out of the house. This week the playgroup was at a local animal farm and playground. I've mentioned my photographer friend on here before, hereafter referred to as "AM" (she took the playground pictures back in April, as well as Beefy's birthday party). Anyway, she wasn't working that day, and asked to tag along to get more practice on her new camera, (she is childless, and always in need of cute subjects) which I am only too happy to give her. So off we went to the animal farm. It was a good experience for the boys. Buggy has a huge irrational fear of all things animal, and this was a good chance for him to start to get over it. It seemed to work, by the end of our time with the animals, the boys were both (rather timidly in Beefy's case) petting the goats and calves.
Buggy particularly loved this little fat gray goat, and spent alot of time chasing it around trying to pet it, before I could persuade him to try the much softer, and much more still brown goat.
He was also especially proud of himself when he figured out that this was a baby cow, and that "Cows give us milk."
The white goat was the only animal that Beefy would touch, and it took us being there for 45 minutes before he would even do that.
Buggy on the other hand got very adventurous and followed one of the goats on to the picnic table.
After we had our fill of the animals, and washed our hands, we headed out for the playground where the boys played, and played, and played.
Beefy loved the swings. Buggy did too at that age, but now, they just take time away that could be used running around.
He was totally in his element, and more than happy to be photographed.
Beefy on the merry-go-round with his friend "E" who is two months younger. Her sister "J" is Buggy's age, and they are also good friends.
Boys will be boys....
But at the end of the day, they still love their brother.
There were many, many, many more pictures where these came from. If anyone wants to see them, just let me know and I will send you the link to "AM's" online album. This park also has a really great water-park feature that we were hoping to be able to use. Alas, the weather was not cooperating. Hopefully we will be able to get back before the summer ends. If so I will be sure to share my water pictures.
Buggy particularly loved this little fat gray goat, and spent alot of time chasing it around trying to pet it, before I could persuade him to try the much softer, and much more still brown goat.
He was also especially proud of himself when he figured out that this was a baby cow, and that "Cows give us milk."
The white goat was the only animal that Beefy would touch, and it took us being there for 45 minutes before he would even do that.
Buggy on the other hand got very adventurous and followed one of the goats on to the picnic table.
After we had our fill of the animals, and washed our hands, we headed out for the playground where the boys played, and played, and played.
Beefy loved the swings. Buggy did too at that age, but now, they just take time away that could be used running around.
He was totally in his element, and more than happy to be photographed.
Beefy on the merry-go-round with his friend "E" who is two months younger. Her sister "J" is Buggy's age, and they are also good friends.
Boys will be boys....
But at the end of the day, they still love their brother.
There were many, many, many more pictures where these came from. If anyone wants to see them, just let me know and I will send you the link to "AM's" online album. This park also has a really great water-park feature that we were hoping to be able to use. Alas, the weather was not cooperating. Hopefully we will be able to get back before the summer ends. If so I will be sure to share my water pictures.
1 comment:
I love petting zoo's and playgrounds for the kids! those are some cute photos!
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