Funny Farm

Yesterday we took a trip to a children's farm to entertain the troops. We drove up and I have to say I was initially disappointed. It looked slightly dilapidated and there didn't seem to be much around. However, after we had bought the kids some bags of animal food, we put on our enthusiastic faces and went to find the animals.
Simply put, we all had a ball. There was a 'nursery' barn with pens of baby animals that the kids got to hold and cuddle, a long walk around the property through the paddocks of different animals that the kids got to feed, tractor rides and lovely grounds for a picnic. We had the best time - Maria befriended an alpaca, Sam chased a deer, and Bekah laughed at the bunnies. Mark rode the tractor with the kids and I helped Maria milk a cow.
Our picnic was really peaceful. Maria and Sam harassed the nearby turtles while Bekah snoozed in her stroller. Mark and I were sitting at the table when a harassed looking lady dragged two young kids past kicking and screaming. We looked at her slightly bemused (usually it is us with the disruptive kids). She caught our eyes and said "I'm so sorry - you are both probably having a serene and tranquil picnic and here we are ruining it!" We both laughed and I said "Oh no we have two more they are over there chasing a duck!" She looked over to see Maria and Sam running at a full sprint trying to catch a big, fat rooster. Maria was adding flapping wings and a waddle for effect.
Just as the lady left, we lost sight of our angels. Just as I was beginning to wonder where they had gone we heard Sam let out a loud yell. I jumped up and found him clutching his finger, saying "The duckie pecked me!" I was concerned until he burst out laughing and said "The funny birdie bit me it was so funny!"
Maria had a great time with the baby animals - she fell in love with a little white chick and wouldn't put it down. However when it was time for us to go, she accidentally let all the baby chickens out of the cage, so all the visitors in the barn were chasing them back into their cage.

Ps. Sam at the moment is hilarious - he only answers questions or replies to statements in full sentences. For example, if you ask him if he had a nice sleep he replies "Yes I did." If you ask him if he is handsome, he will reply "Yes I am." Common conversations:
"Sam, do you like tomatoes?" "No I don't."
"Do you know where you put your hat?" "No I don't. It is lost."

Opps gotta go baby just woke up but Ill post this and finish it later!!