This past Friday was a fun day to visit Homestead Farms in Keller, Texas. It was story time and craft day and what a beautiful day it was for it. The Farris family runs such a delightful operation there at Homestead Farms and it was just made all the better with the addition of Meredith Lyons from Barefoot Books. Miss Meredith read a very appropriate story -- The Little Red Hen -- positioned right in front of the hen house. After the story, the kiddos were invited to participate in a craft -- making their own "little red hen". The piece de resistance was the pen of baby goats just waiting to be petted. I know my granddaughter's one wish was to be able to pet a goat and that she did. I think she could have stayed there all afternoon just playing with them and I have to say they loved it as well. One of the larger baby goats was very friendly and very affectionate. After a lengthy head-patting session I think it just wanted to return the affection and gave my granddaughter a big lick on the arm. There was surprise all around -- granddaughter jumped and when she jumped so did the goat. Guess their ain't no kiss like a goat kiss! The visit wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Homestead Farms Store where we bought some more of their fantastic tamales, pork chops and the biggest yellow squash you have ever seen. I wish I had taken a photo of it but I came home and cooked it up immediately. It was superb! I will be checking for more this Friday.
So, here are some photos from the day and contact information for Miss Meredith. She was delightful, the turnout was fantastic and the kids just all had a wonderful time.
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| The crops have grown tremendously since our last visit |
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| The baby goats |
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| Baby goat, goat, goat goat, Baby goat |
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| Right after THE KISS! |
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| These chickens were just tiny, fuzzy yellow chicks at the last visit! My how they have grown! |
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| Big bunny chowing down on lettuce |
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| One of the two farm dogs -- they don't mind having children lay on them |
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| Miss Meredith from Barefoot Books |
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| This is just a portion of the attendance |
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| If you are happy and you know it....! |
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| great story - great storyteller |
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| Engaged |
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| Craft table |
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| Creation of a bunch of little red hens |
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| LOVE!!!! |
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| Our own little red hen |
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| Contact info for Meredith Lyons of Barefoot Books. Visit the website for purchase or to book her for an event. |
4 comments:
There is nothing better than story time,and a good story teller.
Jane x
You are right, Jane! This was such a fun day.
What a wonderful day and one I'm sure your granddaughter will always remember! Baby chicks, baby goats, and rabbits--a real menagerie. It must have been a memorable time for everyone :)
Penhallow Street -- yes, it was such fun! Unfortunately road construction is going to take a section of the farm and they will have to move their entrance which will make things difficult for them. However, the owners are 5th generation dairy farmers and they have been on that property for 135 years so I don't think they are going anywhere! I hope it doesn't affect them too much for I have to say I enjoy going there as much as the children.
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