Baby Animal Days

Today we went to Baby Animal Days in Wellsville. My friend Laura invited us and we almost didn't go. Mike said it wasn't his "thing" and Laura's husband Dan hurt his ankle and wouldn't be able to go either. The thought of taking 5 kids to a crowded farm was a little overwhelming for Laura and I, but I am so glad we did it. Baby Animal Days turned out to be so fun. I think we will definitely be making it a yearly tradition.



We started out the day with the Candy Cannon. Kids 5 and under were able to to pick up candy after it was shot out of cannons. Peyton and Landen filled their bags. Gage was able to do a treasure hunt where he won some candy as well.

The kids were treated to a free pony ride. My kids have never done anything like this. Gage loved riding!

Finally Landen was able to ride like a real cowboy! Soon he slowly started slipping off the horse. I was looking at Tanner when it first started to happen. Landen didn't even say anything. He just kept tipping to the side. Thankfully Laura rescued him before he fell off the horse.

They have tons of baby animals that the kids are able to pet (maul, poor animals). Tanner went nuts. He learned how to say baby and would run from animal to animal saying "baby, baby!"

These poor goats were tied to the fence. They tried to run the instant they saw Tanner come running but they couldn't go anywhere. Tanner got a hold of one of them and gave him a massage. He kept rubbing the goats back. Tanner was loving the baby animals. I don't think I can say the same thing about the animals towards Tanner.

Gage loved holding all of the baby animals.

Landen was nervous about holding any of the baby animals. He was happy just petting them.

Quite the bike. Gage climbed up all by himself.

Our last stop was to see the reptiles. Reptiles are Gage's absolute favorite. Here he is holding a baby turtle.

I was so proud of Landen. He held a baby turtle. I don't know how much Landen enjoyed it by the look on his face.

Now that's a big snake!