We (Phoenix and Lisa) go to the DD Ranch in Terrebonne at least once a week, sometimes twice, to help break up the monotony of being home alone, with no "Mommy" (Steph)!
Here we are again at the ranch. Our visits are shorter now that it is getting so hot out (30 minutes to an hour, instead of an hour or two)!
They've been moving the animals around, so we got to get "close and personal" to the baby cow (calf) and the goats and sheep... with no fence. And, we got to pet the baby pigs who were moved from their corral to the big pig pen area.
Our next door neighbors have a son who is just 6 months older than Phoenix. His name is Malachai. Here is Phoenix and Steph and Malachai playing in their sprinkler. I (Lisa) was taking most of these photos from a space in our fence, so that they didn't see me... more "natural" playing, instead of hamming it up for the camera! That is, until he saw me at the fence!
Phoenix has several pairs of swim trunks, but I think these might be his favorite, as they have dinosaurs on them!
He's not much for wearing his sunglasses, but we've noticed that he's figured out they're kind of nice when it's really bright out! Steph was a good sport, since she doesn't like getting wet with cold water (even when it's hot out)... but, Phoenix LOVES water (even cold)!
More photos from the ranch...
More photos from DD Ranch...
We're going to make 3 or 4 posts for this event, because we have so many pictures (and we'll try to post a 3 second video, as well).
Phoenix has been very into COWS recently and wants to stop at the side of the road and "see" them. Phoenix and his Mor (Lisa) have the same definition of "see" and that would be "touch"!
So, we (Phoenix and Lisa) decided to visit the DD Ranch in Terrebonne, again. We visited over 7 months ago, during the first part of October, to get some pumpkins to carve for Halloween. This time, Phoenix was MUCH more into "seeing" all of the animals and he wanted to pet and feed each one! There were peacocks, ducks, chickens, roosters, rabbits, pigs, cows, horses, miniature horses, donkeys, goats, and sheep. Phoenix enjoyed it so much (even though the weather didn't really cooperate) that we'll be going back this weekend when Mommy (Steph) comes home.
This is a working ranch that the couple live on and keep it open to the public. They sell meat (from their livestock) and they have a u-pick garden / farm, as well. They have an event area and are open for Halloween and Christmas activities. In the "off season" they are open daily for visitors and school field trips. There is a petting zoo and 2 play areas for kids. These are free! And, a hay ride is just $3 and $5 for a pony ride. We just did the "free" things today!
Here I am playing at Toddler Tumbling Time... and again, there were no other kids, but that's okay, because I like to play with my Mor (Lisa), too! Besides, I mostly just want to throw and kick all of the balls around the tumbling shapes. My Mor sets up everything for me to climb on, since we're the only ones there!
Notice my SHORT hair!
My hair was getting pretty long and since I share my Mor's (Lisa's) morning bed head (see pictures)... we decided to try a shorter haircut for the Summer. My Mommy (Steph) loves it. But, my Mor (Lisa) thinks it's a wee bit too short. Luckily, it will grow out!
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