Play Dates

These past few months we've had a lot of opportunities to get out and have some fun.  A few mothers around here have formed a playgroup of sorts and we each take turns coming up with some fun ideas.  We are always looking for an excuse to get out of the boring house so it's always a fun time for all of us.  Here is a bit of what adventures we've been on lately...

Firehouse Field Trip
We started the festivities off at Firehouse Subs with lunch and a few friends.  It was yummy and quite interesting to juggle three kiddos since Brooklyn was still very much in the newborn phase during this one.  After lunch we were off to meet up with at the Centerton Fire Station and get a tour of the station by a real fire man.  It was great and we had lots of friends join us.  We got to learn all about the special vehicles, see where they sleep, and play on a real fire truck.  The kids loved it.

Addison and Jonas posing at the fire station.

It took a lot of coaxing to get Addison to stand next to the fire man but she finally did it.  It was pretty hot inside the station so we felt really bad that he had to dress up in all that gear.  

Krispy Kreme Tour
On another day we were lucky enough to take a tour of the Krispy Kreme Kitchen!  I think I was just as excited as the kids were.  We had to break off into groups of four but it was still exciting.  I'm not sure how much the kids actually listened to how the donuts are made but I thought it was interesting.  They mostly liked the part where they got to decorate their own chocolate donut with sprinkles.  

Jonas the donut decorator.

Addison the donut decorator.

And alas, they were able to dine on their delectable donuts after the tour was over.  What kid wouldn't love a field trip like this?

Jonas enjoying his tasty treat he made.  He has a tendency to face plant into his food instead of bother with actually picking it up...hence the chocolate lips.

Farm Fun
 On another occasion I was able to organize a fun trip to the farm.  There is a kind lady in our ward that has a small farm and was more than happy to share it with a handful of excited little kiddos.  We were able to see her milk the goats, check out the baby chicks, look for eggs in the hen house, feed the Mama Chickens their bread, pet the nice horse, and snuggle up to a few goats as well.  There was so much to see and do and the kids loved it.  We even had the opportunity to taste fresh goats milk at the end of our tour.  I tried to convince Addison to taste it but she was not interested.  She must take after her Mama....I wouldn't touch it either.  Oh well, we all had a fun time and were grateful to Sister Homer for sharing her daily chores with us.  

Addison trying to feed the chickens some bread.

Jonas and his buddy shooting the breeze while watching the cattle.    Such a cute picture.

Addison and Jonas watching the goats.  

I'm sure we'll have plenty more adventures as time goes on so stay tuned!