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    Farm Fun

    08/28/2012 · by Tricia

    A black and white rooster looking through a fence.
    Hi everyone!  Hope you’re doing well.
     
    Sorry, I’ve been kind of absent…I’ve had a lot going on lately. Anyway, I’m finally getting around to sharing a few photos that I took a couple of weeks ago when my kids and I visited the Oliver Kelley Farm.
     
    I really wish I would’ve been able to get more pictures, but unfortunately, my camera battery died almost as soon as I got there! I know…great planning on my part! I threw a few other photos into this post that I took recently…ones that have a farm-feel to them just to mix it up a bit. But anyway, maybe I’ll share a few tidbits about our outing since there’s not a whole lot to show you.
     
    The first thing I love about this farm is that it’s located not too far from where I live. Situated just off the highway, down a long dirt road, it’s nestled behind a grove of trees alongside the Mississippi river…such a pretty setting. It kind of feels like it’s a little hidden gem. The thing that makes it so interesting is that it’s a working farm from the 1860s. The workers dress in period clothing and carry out the typical farm duties from that era, such as plowing the fields, gardening, and tending animals. Visitors are welcome to join in, if they’d like, too.
    Two kids in a barnyard.
    If I remember correctly, the farm has a total of sixty-two animals. We found many of them freely wandering and grazing on the land. We’d be standing there and a huge ox would meander past or a group of pigs. I can’t think…what would a group of pigs be called? A herd? Anyway, we loved it.
    Two pigs in the grass.
    We had to laugh when we saw this pig rolling around in a muddy hole. He seemed so happy!
    A pig in a hole and an ox eating grass.
    Of all the animals there, guess what my kids loved the most? The kittens! Something we see plenty of every single day. I have to admit, those kitties were pretty darn cute. I wish I could’ve gotten a photo, but they were so crazy running this way and that, that it just looked like a blur. One of the guys there told us we could take the little cuties home with us if we’d like. Yeah, we wanted to, but we have our hands full with the two we have now. This is the sort of face I got when I told my kids no…over and over.
    Little girl with a sad expression.
    Lastly, let me show you this guy. He was quite the character! From the first moment I saw him, until the last, he spent all his time strutting around this coop, looking at all the other chickens inside and crowing. Round and round he walked…peering in. Isn’t he handsome fellow?
    A black and white rooster in front of a chicken coop.
    I think having a few chickens around would be such good entertainment. We had ducks once and found them to be so funny! Well, that’s all for my day of farm fun. I hope you enjoyed it.
     
    Best wishes for a wonderful week!
     

    xo

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    1. Ms. Redo says

      August 28, 2012 at 1:43 pm

      Sounds like lots of fun, even my teens would like it – your pics, as always, are beautiful. Mary

    2. Juliana says

      August 28, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      The best place 4 summer vacations!
      xoxo, Juliana
      [pjhappies.blogspot.com]

    3. michele says

      August 28, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      ohhhh the first image is OUTSTANDING! and thank you for the reminder that i need to bring an extra battery to paris!

      hope you visit soon.

      michele

    4. Sílvia says

      August 28, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      Fotografias maravilhosas! Muita natureza 🙂

    5. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

      August 28, 2012 at 2:16 pm

      Sounds like such a fun day! The picture of your daughter looking pouty cracks me up. We have a period farm I've been wanting to visit, but it's so humid here you are soaking wet within a few minutes (not fun). Hopefully we can go when it cools down.

    6. Andrea says

      August 28, 2012 at 2:23 pm

      looks like a fun farm visit. Beautiful photos as always!

    7. hootnonny says

      August 28, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      Fun with family can't be beat! Love the look on your daughter's face (have seen that look many times!)

    8. Yvonne says

      August 28, 2012 at 2:30 pm

      Dear Tricia,
      your photos are so stunning!
      Hugs
      Yvonne

    9. Pam says

      August 28, 2012 at 2:34 pm

      That look on your daughter's face is so funny. I have seen that look before at my house. The farm looks like a fun place to visit and a fun place to find some kittens if you are ever in need.

    10. Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) says

      August 28, 2012 at 2:36 pm

      Another amazing set of images from you! Kittens make my heart go pitter patter, then I remind myself that they soon grow into cats. Too soon. :/

    11. Alice says

      August 28, 2012 at 2:37 pm

      Sounds like a fun-filled day! I love that look on your daughter's face. Boy have I seen that many times when mine were young. That rooster is huge!

      Thanks for sharing these great photos with us!

    12. Between You and Me says

      August 28, 2012 at 2:40 pm

      I absolutely LOVE the picture of that pig with the cow in the background…and those eggs! I love the idea of having fresh eggs…no such luck…my hubby will not cave!

    13. tinajo says

      August 28, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Really nice pics! 🙂

    14. Nely says

      August 28, 2012 at 3:07 pm

      So beautiful day in farm,your pictures are so amazing:)
      Hugs Nely!

    15. Blondie's Journal says

      August 28, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      It looks like all of you had so much fun…it was a gorgeous day! Love your pictures, especially the one with the pig rolling in the mud! lol!

      Have a great week, Tricia!

      XO,
      Jane

    16. Barbara says

      August 28, 2012 at 3:43 pm

      I always love your blog, love the pig resting in the grass.

    17. WhiteWhispers2u says

      August 28, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      Lovely Photos! ~Cheers Kim

    18. whiterose42 says

      August 28, 2012 at 4:31 pm

      Hi Tricia
      Such a lovely, lovely post! The photos are amazing, gorgeous creatures all of them, especially the little one with the 'not kitties coming home with us' face hehe!
      Thanks for sharing such a great day out!
      Fiona xx

    19. molly says

      August 28, 2012 at 5:04 pm

      Dear Tricia,
      your photos are amazing – so pure and bright.
      I love your style.
      Lovely hugs
      Molly

    20. Lidy@FrenchGardenHouse.com says

      August 28, 2012 at 5:12 pm

      What a fun day, Tricia! Great photos…looks like you all had a wonderful time there. xo Lidy

    21. Cozy Little House says

      August 28, 2012 at 5:12 pm

      Love being in the barnyard!
      Brenda

    22. traci says

      August 28, 2012 at 5:17 pm

      what a beautiful farm. your photos are the perfect compliment!!

    23. Keeping it Cozy says

      August 28, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      What a fun post, Tricia! Looks like a great place to visit and the picture of your daughter is priceless… I think I've seen that face before. 😉 Have a great week.

    24. ChRiS says

      August 28, 2012 at 5:23 pm

      love these pictures!!!

    25. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says

      August 28, 2012 at 5:29 pm

      What a wonderful post, Tricia…really makes me want to go there with the grandkids! Beautiful photos!

    26. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

      August 28, 2012 at 6:28 pm

      Beautiful photos Tricia!

    27. Blueberry says

      August 28, 2012 at 7:03 pm

      Your pictures are full of life!…
      I always feel so happy after visiting your blog, Tricia;)
      Ira

    28. Amy Kinser says

      August 28, 2012 at 7:04 pm

      What a great farm to visit. Looks like you all had a great time. I love places like that.

    29. Landbohaven says

      August 28, 2012 at 7:17 pm

      Jeg kom bare lige forbi.
      Tak for de smukke billeder.
      Hvor er pigen på dit andet sidste billede sød og fint klædt på.
      Tak for kigget.
      Ha´ en god aften.

    30. Butterbean Row says

      August 28, 2012 at 9:02 pm

      Loved reading this and viewing your great photos! Nothing like a working farm and how cool that the workers wear period costumes. I had to laugh when seeing your daughter's expression. Boy is that familiar.

      charlotte

    31. Lara says

      August 28, 2012 at 9:49 pm

      It always seems like farm cats are the happiest cats. 🙂 Looks like a really great farm – gorgeous photography!
      Hugs,
      Lara

    32. Lisa Sall - Sall's Country Life says

      August 28, 2012 at 10:08 pm

      Aw c'mon Mom, what's one more kittie?? Your photos are just lovely and this farm looks fairy-tale like. So sorry to read about your sweet dog, you have my sympathy. I'm your newest follower, I just love fun and cheery blogs!!

    33. Anne Lorys - Fiona and Twig says

      August 28, 2012 at 10:40 pm

      Fabulous photos, Tricia!
      Even though we live in a farmhouse, we don't really live the farm life. We need some chickens!

    34. Tiffany says

      August 29, 2012 at 12:12 am

      Who doesn't love a pig in mud:) Looks like a fun day and a great place to visit. Thanks for your kind words last week, things are starting to come around.

      Tiffany

    35. Kelly says

      August 29, 2012 at 1:07 am

      Beautiful farm fun! But how did you get your daughter to stand and make that face….AND take a picture of it!!! THATS a feat in itself.

    36. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

      August 29, 2012 at 1:50 am

      What a great way to end the summer! Great photos of the farm and your sad faced daughter, too. 🙁 Meow.

    37. Barb says

      August 29, 2012 at 2:13 am

      What a wonderful tour of that farm – had me smiling and then laughing when I saw your daughter's sad face (so so cute)!

    38. Evelyn S. says

      August 29, 2012 at 3:42 am

      Even with the pig wallowing, these are very clean farm photos! 😉 I wonder if there was a hen inside the barn…. that is one classy looking rooster. (As for the pig in the mud–that's how they cool off. Their sweat glands just don't do it.)

    39. Rosemary Aubut says

      August 29, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      Great photos and such beautiful children! Looks like everyone had a great time!

    40. Kia says

      August 29, 2012 at 1:31 pm

      Sounds like a lovely day! Your photos are as beautiful as ever, Tricia. xo

    41. Linda R says

      August 29, 2012 at 6:50 pm

      How fun to take a trip to a farm. Sounds like the perfect way to spend the day… I have to admit I would love the kittens the most also..
      Your photos are so wonderful and I enjoyed seeing them..

      Hugs~

    42. Home Bohemia says

      August 29, 2012 at 6:50 pm

      Looks like a very nice farm…lovely children / Maria

    43. Tereza says

      August 29, 2012 at 7:04 pm

      so many lovely photos, looks like such a fun day!

    44. Cindy Garber Iverson says

      August 29, 2012 at 9:01 pm

      Your photos made me feel like I was right there! I love the clear light of all of them! So beautiful!!!! BTW… I hate it when my camera battery dies before I'm done shooting. So sorry to read it happened to you.

      Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage

    45. Kristi R Artisan Jewelry says

      August 30, 2012 at 12:30 am

      Oh fun, I love every single picture. I haven't been there since grade school. Boy, it sure would have been fun to go with…

    46. Kristi R Artisan Jewelry says

      August 30, 2012 at 12:32 am

      Oh, and your new banner is really cute. I just noticed…look at me and Murphy in my picture.
      🙁
      I have been thinking about him a lot lately.

    47. Deanna says

      August 30, 2012 at 2:06 am

      How fun to go to the farm and capture a (few) shots before said battery died…I just hate when that happens and it has happened to me more than once. Great shots and I love the look on your daughter's face…made me giggle because I have seen that face on my children in days gone by.

    48. manon 21 says

      August 30, 2012 at 11:27 am

      Une belle ambiance campagne,

      bonjour de Provence

      manon

    49. Lisa Gordon says

      August 30, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      How much fun this must have been, Tricia!
      I love the fact that some of the animals were able to roam free. It must be a very special place indeed.
      Your photographs are just beautiful, and I sure am glad I am not the only one who has forgotten to check a camera battery! 🙂

      You have a wonderful day!
      xo.

    50. Denise at PinkPostcard. says

      August 30, 2012 at 2:25 pm

      such a beautiful post, Tricia! I love this farm, and the way they treat their animals. The picture of your daughter is priceless! Those chickens are my favorite (I know it's a picture of a rooster….) Love their polka dot feathers! 🙂 thanks for taking us with you!

    51. PriscilaPetersDecor says

      August 30, 2012 at 11:21 pm

      These are adorable!! Love love farm photos.
      That photo of your daughter is great!

    52. Kia says

      August 31, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      Have a lovely end of August and beginning of September, Tricia! 🙂

    53. Rosalie says

      August 31, 2012 at 7:02 pm

      Wunderschöne Sommerbilder!
      Ich wünsch Dir ein sonniges Wochenende
      Liebe Rosaliegrüße ∙∙♥♥∙∙

    54. elizabeth says

      September 2, 2012 at 3:59 am

      Such lovely photos of what appears to be a very lovely day.

    55. Georgianna says

      September 2, 2012 at 5:48 am

      Great fun, Tricia, and terrific photos! A day out in the country amongst animals is always a good day, for kids and adults.

      I hope you are well. Wishing you a happy weekend!

      xo

    56. Ash says

      September 2, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Hi Tricia!
      Lovely post as always.
      Awww..that look on your daughter face brings a lot of memories of my childhood. Hope she is alright now 🙂

    57. Brandi says

      September 4, 2012 at 6:30 pm

      Ah, the life of a pig! I wouldn't mind resting in the sun. Thanks for sharing your day.

    58. Donna says

      September 6, 2012 at 6:13 pm

      Hahahaaa….LOVE all the shots but I especially love the rooster…
      Happy week Tricia!
      hughugs

    59. Marina {Yummy Mummy) says

      September 12, 2012 at 2:14 am

      Oh I adore these farm pictures!

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