A Weekend at the Farm

A few weekends ago there was an Upstate Farm Tour.  Over 30 local farms participated and for $10 per carload, you could tour as many farms as you could fit into the weekend.  We have been wanting to do this for several years, but this is the first year we were able to make it happen.  My kids LOVE the farm so this was perfect.  They had so much fun!

The first farm raises chickens, pigs, and turkeys and supplies them to several local restaurants.

Checking out the babies in the incubators!

Piggies!

The second farm was gorgeous and also had turkeys and chickens

They have weddings at the place - it's incredible.  It's been in the family for 180 years

We got the take an awesome hay ride around the gorgeous property, which is also the location for a charity polo event that takes place in the fall.  And it is actually quite close to our house!

The next day we started at a vineyard.  But they also had goats, which the kids loved.  Unfortunately it was Sunday so we couldn't taste any wine.

Finally we visited a hydroponic farm, which also produces their own honey and grits (we bought some of each)

What a great weekend learning more about some of the many amazing farms that are local to this area!

Water Park Fun

Grady had a really great soccer season this spring, and it will probably be his last one playing for Upward, as we have signed him up for CESA for the fall (it's more competitive and serious, which he needs at this point).  So it was especially fun to go to Discovery Island Water Park to celebrate and have some fun!

Anson posing...

Camilla got chilly at the end

Grady had a blast and rode the water slide about 20 times, did the "Flow Rider" (you essentially surf), and splashed all over the place

The Littles

Camille and Anson are becoming better and better friends.  She will say "Anson is so cute and chubby" and they both often tell each other they love each other or give hugs, especially when one is sad.  As they get a little bigger, it seems like they are so close in age.   Check them out...

They are so cute together!