Monday, June 18, 2012

If you have boys - let them explore!!

Pa-Pa's Place


A part of our farm is fondly referred to as "Pa-Pa's place."  It was I believe it was the home to the third generation of my husband's family to farm this land.  Its a very old house on a beautiful piece of property.  My mother-in-law always joke that if we had a million dollars, we would re-do the house because it has great "bones."  Right now, I'm sure is has tons of asbestosis and is just used for storing random things.  

Anyway, yesterday evening I took the boys over to play with the newly baled hay!  They love this time of year.  My oldest "judges" his growth against them each time we have them baled.  



I love the smell of newly baled hay.  Something about it. 



I love this old barn - I have no idea how old it is, but the wood is gorgeous.
Again, primarily just used to store old stuff.  





My oldest, the scientist, inspecting his latest find!!


I also love dirt roads.....never thought I would ever write those words
considering I grew up in a large city in a neighborhood,
but I'd never move back now. 


Again, my oldest, pausing to soak it all in - 
boy, did the two of them have tons of questions as we walked all around.
I love that - can almost hear their mind clicking away!!
Get them outside to get the imagination going. 




You can play hide-and-seek with the bales - such fun. 
Also, boys need TONS of room to run off all of their energy. 


A season for me as a mother - brothers side by side.  Sniff, sniff......


A very old gas pump - really cool looking. 


Hay throwing is mandatory!!


Hubby gathered this wheat field last week - such a gorgeous shade of golden still 
there with the cut stalks. 
I believe that soybeans will be the next crop to be planted in this 
particular field. 


A shelter with an old rusty roof - somehow very "classic and romantic".  
Rain on a tin roof - now that is a good night's sleep!!


Rakes to gather the hay for baling.  Really cool to watch if you ever get the chance. 




We are so very blessed to live on such a beautiful farm.  


 
For me, summer I especially try to SLOW DOWN.  
No big plans - no binding schedule.
We do so much 
driving during the school year.  It's almost a game to see how many 
days the truck can stay parked in the garage.  

My favorite times are exploring with my kids.  We pack a water bottle,
binoculars and a camera.  
Try it - you won't be disappointed. 

What activities are you doing with your kids this summer???



4 comments:

  1. What a relaxing looking place to be - I love the country!

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    1. Mama Eagle,
      It really is.....when I'm having "one of those days"...I grab the boys and go walk - it settles the soul.

      Thanks for following!

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  2. We are busy with lots of adventures too...but I, like you LOVE it when I can stay home all day and enjoy the country air with my animals! Now that I have one that can drive it happens a lot as she does lots of the little errands! :) My favorite photo is the one of your boys running to the field with the hay bales!

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    1. Louisiana,
      Staying at home and enjoying the slower pace is wonderful.....especially if you have one to run the errands - good for you!!!

      Thank you for following the blog!

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