Thursday, May 8, 2008

Farm Day Fieldtrip






So today I accompanied Madison and almost 30 preschoolers, with their teachers and other adults, to a local farm. It was a fun day for all. They learned about farm safety, planted a flower to bring home, pet baby animals (ducks, pigs, cows, sheep), took a hayride, stepped in cow manure (which wasn't supposed to be part of the fun), made bracelets, let balloons go, ate ice cream sundaes, and played, played, played. Madison's cheeks were a little red after the beautiful, sunny day (Mom forgot the sunscreen). Oops!

Preschool parents helped provide items for our lunch and we donated $2.00 from each preschooler to the people whose farm we visited. It was amazing how they opened their house to us. I don't know if I could have been so generous because the preschoolers weren't the only kids there today. The kindergarteners, teachers, and parents were there also. So anytime anyone needed to use the bathroom, inside their house we all went. Same for when we needed to wash hands. The family provided all of the items for the plants, crafts, and balloon launch. WOW!!!

Well, needless to say, Madison and Mom are pooped from a long day. I also drove Madison and three other kids, so I felt ambitious enough to clean out the van when I got home. Those kids were dirty and I didn't want the smell to linger! Enjoy the pictures!

2 comments:

Mindy said...

looks like a fun day! i bet it was tiring for you though!

Amy and Jeremy said...

Hi Carrie!!
Your girls are BEAUTIFUL...they are growing up so fast! Congrats on the new little one to be too. Being a mommy has truly become the best aspect of life! Jeremy, Camden, and I are so thrilled for you all! I'm hoping to also have three when its all said and done! xoxox!!
Wishing you a great rest of your pregnancy!!

~ Amy