Headed out today about 12:30 for Lark Ranch in Martin County. Kaya had a blast there last year so we thought we’d go back this year. They also have a pretty good price on pumpkins and Kaya enjoys picking her own.
Kaya napped on the way down and once Daddy woke her up when we got there ..and she saw the bright red barns..she was excited! LOL She shouted “We here! We here”…
Once inside…she had to ride the pony first. She loves horses..is not one bit afraid of them. She hopped up on that pony, grabbed the saddlehorn, let out a yeehaw and was off ..of course being guided by the lady leading the horse. Made me smile and think back to when I was little..my Grandpa LOVED horses and I was riding before I was even Kaya’s age. I thought today..Grandpa would be so proud to see how Kaya is riding ..even though it was a pony! haha
Then..off to explore. She had to check out the farm animals and led the way to each one. She was rather disappointed cuase she remembered that last year there was pigpigs (pigs) and there was none there today. But she was eager to see and talk to each animal. A staff member was nice enough to help bring up a calf for her to pet. Anyone that knows Kaya knows she LOVES cows.
She was even patient waiting on the hayride. Of course..she had her fave..pretzel and cheese with an applecider slushy. She is just like me and Steve….and LOVES applecider. Off the the upick pumpkin patch we went. She talked the whole way there…chatting with everyone. She hopped right out into the field and picked her own mini pumpkin and gourds. Daddy found a funky looking pumpkin covered in bumps that they are going to make look like a witch and put on the front porch!
Once back to the main part of the Ranch we ate a bite of lunch..Kaya opting for the corn on the cob and tomato slices…and then back to the pony for another ride. Then she hopped into the pumpkin hauler…lol..sorta like a wheelbarrow..and Daddy hauled her and the pumpkins to the truck.
On the way back we cut through the country way and went to Loogootee to eat icecream at Dairy Queen. It was a wonderful drive down to the ranch and the drive back through the country was peaceful. Nice to be back in Martin county..my old stomping grounds! LOL I grew up wayyy out in the country and still LOVE to hear the corn rustle in the wind,smell the freshly mown fields, and see the wildlife. Guess you can take the girl outta the country but you cant take the country outta the girl! HAHA
All in all an absolutely wonderful day. Loved hearing Kaya laugh and seeing her smile. We are so ready for fall,halloween, thanksgiving and Christmas! LOL Fall is our fave and we always have a blast!
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