The Art Barn

Yesterday we made our way north to The Art Barn.  Some friends told us about this farm and we were so happy that we decided to go.  It's a real farm where the kids get to pet, brush and hold all sorts of animals including cows, donkeys, horses, chickens, pigs, sheep, ducks, and rabbits.  They also get to take a tractor ride and get a step-by-step art lesson to learn how to paint one of the animals on the farm.  The kids had SO much fun and we all learned a lot about many different farm animals.

We arrived a little late, but Farmer Jenny helped us join in the art lesson that was taking place.  The girls did a wonderful job following directions and painting their chickens.

After painting was done we got to take a tractor ride and tour the farm.  It was a very bumpy ride, but tons of fun.  After the ride the big girls got to sit on the tractor and pretend to drive.

Finally it was time to meet the animals.  Farmer Jenny took us around to each group of animals, introduced us to each by name, and taught us a little about each of them.  The kids were fascinated by all of the animals and not the least be afraid to touch, hold or brush them.  In fact, as we approached each new animal one of their first questions was, "Can we touch him?"

After our tour of animals we ate a picnic lunch and even got to feed our left overs to the pigs.  :-)  It was a wonderful hands on experience and the people that work at the farm are as nice as they could be.  I would highly reccomend this outing to anyone!