Sweet Berry Farm

We ventured out early today to visit a hill country farm in Marble Falls called Sweet Berry Farm to do some blackberry picking. It was about an hours drive east of where we live. It was a nice drive because Taylor and I got to enjoy the scenic views as well as watch all the construction vehicles working on highway 71. Taylor loves ANY type of truck that is large, with big wheels and loud! We met Jennifer and Graham and her cousins there (Heather we missed you and Marie) and got started right away. Once we turned the corner to head down the first aisle, Taylor knew exactly what to do and started hunting for the blackest ones to put in his basket. About half way down the row we had to take a snack and water break (thanks Jenn for bringing a wagon with a shade) plus I think my little 2yr. old was getting a little bored with only being able to pick the "low" ones while I was able to pick the "high" ones. So after an attempt to carry him while still picking, we got out the blackberry picking "gloves" which immediately renewed his interest in the whole process. We made it to the end of the first row and we were all satisifed with how many we had in our baskets. In this series of pictures watch the color of Taylor's shirt change over time... berry messy!

Nothing better than a frozen fresh strawberry Popsicle!

After a break in the shade with some cool treats it was time to find the goats, horses, and donkeys. With our goat pellets in hand, Taylor and I fed all the goats together. I was surprised that he like it and didn't get freaked out by their tongues. They were very sweet and gentle goats! He was however very sad that this farm did not have any pigs or chickens (for some reason he REALLY wanted to see some pigs today). He actually also asked, "where is the farmer?" Luckily when we were leaving a real farmer was driving a tractor and plowing a field across the sheet. I said, "look Taylor there's the farmer!" He replied, "look mom, look there he is!" The simplicity in a child's eyes is the best feeling in the world.

Taylor's overall interpretation of the morning... mmm, mmm GOOD!

After about two hours at the farm we decided to take off and meet Daddy at the golf course for some lunch, golf cart driving, and tractor mower posing! Taylor really wanted to eat lunch in the golf cart (beacuse that would be so much fun mommy!) but the AC inside is what we both really needed. Got to love the "boy" things!

So whats a boy to do after a fun filled day like this: nap ALL the way home!

Thanks Jenn for inviting us:)