We don't let an October go by without heading over to my friend Abby's farm to pick out our pumpkins. Of course, the pumpkins are just an excuse. We really go there to see the animals. Abby keeps goats, pigs, bunnies, chickens, cows (I love the calf the best), and the requisite barn cat. Merrilee could have spent the entire day feeding the goats...and they probably would have been more than happy to oblige!
The kids enjoy running through the straw maze, but I noticed this year that the challenge is diminished. Merrilee is now tall enough to see over the top of the straw bales, and Jacob is catching up with her.
Daddy was home for a visit, so that made the trip to the farm even more exciting. He isn't much into livestock, but there is something about a sweet, charming outdoor cat that bewitches him.
Here's the baby cow. Such a dear. I cannot resist those beautiful eyes and soft ears. Have you ever petted or hugged a calf? It's one of those things you should do at least once in your lifetime. You wouldn't think an animal with hooves could be so gentle, soft and sweet. I think maybe we should go back again soon, before she grows up.
We bought four pumpkins, one of which has already been cooked. More on that later.Blessings,
Petrie
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