Then he was so excited to get to sit on the tractor. He kept turning the wheel and saying, "go tractor!" I think he was a little disappointed it wasn't moving for him.
Next was the Birthing Center. There was a big sign as you entered with a picture of a pregnant cow. It had this list:
First Signs of Impending Labor:
1. Decreased appetite
2. Increased discharge
3. Restlessness, agitation, irritability
4. Swelling
5. Tight Udders
I turned to Beau and said, "Lets see...I don't have that, I have that, I have that, I have that, I have that...are my udders tight?" He wasn't amused. I thought it was pretty funny. I also thought it would have been funny to go into labor while in the Livestock Birthing Center, but no luck.
These piglets were born the day we went...13 at once!! Wow, and I think I'm uncomfortable!
These piglets were born the day we went...13 at once!! Wow, and I think I'm uncomfortable!
The next place we visited was the petting zoo. It was mostly goats, but there was also a lama, sheep, and a deer that apparently thought Beau's sweater was dessert. He followed Beau around the whole time nibbling on his sweater. There was a huge sign that said, "Not responsible for damaged clothing" Before going in I thought it was an odd sign, but now I see it's importance...
Elijah loved the goats...
He had a great time feeding them...
Looking at the new baby goats...
then we went to the Farmyard Follies...
We went thru a place called Fun on the Farm. First the children get an apron and a basket...
They go thru different places like a chicken coop where they collect an egg in their basket, they help cut wool off a sheep and put the wool in their basket (don't worry, it was all fake)...
Then they plant a "seed" and harvest their produce, collecting it in their basket...
I had to work Saturday and Sunday so I took today off. We're just hanging out doing laundry and stuff. Aimee is coming over in about an hour to help me go run some errands. Hopefully Sadie won't come today...we're having Maternity pictures in the morning! Hope everyone is well!
3 comments:
Erica, I have to tell you how much I enjoy keeping up with your beautiful family through your blog! Thanks for taking the time to give us a glimpse into your world and letting us share in watching Elijah grow.
I laughed out loud when I read the part about the birthing center. You are so your father's daughter! Grandpa Thomas would have laughed out loud, too!
Love you all.
Diane
What a great place. Makes farming fun!!! Janice
Iloved the post! Felt like I was there,too. Cute pictures of Elijah!!! Looking forward to your first post with Sadie!!
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