of tractors, kids, and curls

A visit to the farm show was in order, as Daddy spent three days there last week learning more about berries.  Even little girls enjoy 'riding' the tractors, trying out a skid steer, comparing yourself to a giant tire, and milking a 'cow'.  :)

"This is a BIG John Deere, Daddy!"

"See how long I am?  But this tire is even longer!"

 Not only boys make driving sounds...this Kubota was driving all over the show!

 And joining Chelsie was a great excuse for Daddy to check out some huge tractors and dream a little...

 Looking small in a large John Deere skid steer :)

 

And noticing how huge this tractor tire actually is..."I'm higher than you, Daddy!"

 

And a highlight for many of the kids there was the petting zoo.  Several sheep including a 1-month old pair of lamb twins, some bunnies, llamas, chickens and several goats including this little one - only 1 week old, and SO cute!

 This mama goat had no idea that her ears were in moral danger of being grabbed and pulled by Brynlie :)

 Daddy holding 2 kids.  One was a little more wiggly than the other :)

And our visit to the show wasn't complete without milking this 'cow'...Chelsie gave it a good attempt, squeezed out a few drops, and earned herself an "I milked a cow today" sticker :)  Mommy got one too (for helping)!  She didn't have much to say about the milk coming out...but I have a feeling the wheels are still turning and processing that one!

 From tractors to all things girly...

Saturday night we gave these curlers a first attempt...she was thrilled to put them in, thrilled by the idea of curls, thrilled to see them in the mirror...once she was in bed, there were big tears.  Not because they hurt to sleep in, but because one had fallen out!  After some reassurance that it was okay, and putting the curler back in, she went quickly to sleep...

 Taking them out Sunday morning (minus the one which had fallen out again) gave us the cute Shirley Temple look, definitely to be repeated!

 And a picture especially for Oma (Chelsie's great Oma)- she made this coat for Willetta 28ish years ago...it was worn by Willetta, me, Willena, Janelle, Jodene, and Breanne...and now a new generation :)  The fabric was taken from an old coat from one of Oma's sisters - talk about a piece of history!  Our beautiful little lady's been wearing it to church all winter :).