we invited ourselves out to uncle gary and aunt janet's farm again.
and they even cooked us dinner.
they are always so good to us.
we brought waffle…not a good idea.
their dog Ray is trained to fight off other dogs or stray animals on the farm…to keep it safe.
duh.
why didn't we think about that?
there was a minor dog fight…waffle was very confused about what the heck was going on.
but we got everyone settled and split up and everything was fine.
totally our fault.
we are still such babies at this dog owner thing.
anyway…the farm rocked.
like always.
lauren took off with my camera and explored the space.
(it was killing me…)
but look at all these awesome pictures she got….
gary has this very cool weenie roaster…cooks an entire package with one stick.
the corn was perfect.
and janet made a dessert that will probably make a blog appearance very soon.
sean was full of questions about planting, tractors and harvesting.
there were two baby kitties.
annie held (choked) them the entire time we were there.
i love the little meow of a tiny kitten…but not the claws.
janet had a scavenger hunt for the kids!
seriously….it was a page long and they ran from one end of the farm to the next over and over.
brilliant idea.
they were so into it.
janet you are too cool.
it is so calm out here.
green all around.
quiet…except the birds chirping…or an occasional rooster.
kansas is at it's most beautiful right now.
the wheat is up and swaying in the wind…the temps are low…everything is green.
i love it here.
sigh…..
AMZ - Now I’ve got a serious case of missing home! I grew up in Kansas too! But left when I graduated from high school. It truly is beautiful!
j.o. - aw, reminds me of grandma’s on the edge of lehigh (haha, isn’t everything in lehigh on the edge of town?!). sigh.
Carrie K - Lauren definitely needs the camera more 🙂
so jealous you have such a beautiful place to relax…
Mindy - Lovin’ Lauren’s pictures. She’s a natural! Let her borrow her camera more!
Cate O'Malley - omg, love the kitten chokehold picture – too funny.
Sara Cameli - its posts like these that make me miss Kansas. And the peony flowers were lovely.
princesslasertron - FARM KITTENS ARE MY FAVORITE THING IN THE WORLD
next to annie’s cute constantly stained mouth (koolaid? popsicles?)
kim - sounds like the perfect day! I think all kids need to experience farm freedom.
traci - People who make fun of Kansas or the midwest clearly dont have a clue!! I spent MANY fun summers on my aunt and uncles farm and LUUUUUUVED it. Isnt it GREAT to send your kids out and NOT worry about them????? Lauren did an awesome job of taking pictures. You guys are CA-RAZY for taking waffle..lol…we are taking a vacation soon and our fabulous boomer will stay home with a sitter..lol
Ashley - I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the choking kitty picture. What a great angle to match with a great story and expression. Incredible photograph…
Brooke in WI - Oh, thanks for the pictures and reminders of home. I grew up in KS and left 6 years ago and now all I want to do is go back. You’re right, there is something about this time of year, before it gets so blazing hot. March through June are probably when I miss KS the most. (oh wait, when I’m driving in 2 feet of snow, THAT’s when I miss KS the most. 😉
Dana M. - Good to see the pics of rural Lehigh. Some of my best times as a kid are at hot dog roasts just like this one. We try to do several of these a year at my parent’s farm for the grandkids. Small events like this can leave lasting memories.
wendy - The look on that kitten’s face is priceless!
The farm looks oh so familiar to me. I think I’m becoming desensitized to the ruralness of it all.
Ruth - those kitten pictures are the cutest thing i’ve seen all day!
Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - Nothing like being out in the open like that! Looks like you all had fun.
Amber - do the whack-a-kitty, whack-a-kitty. 😉
Starnes Fam - I love baby kitties! Just put Whack-a-Kitty on my blog…..a few days back….if you have not seen it online. So cute.
We are loving Kansas…..so green and lush and not what most people imagine. Happy to be here!
Lorilee - What a beautiful place! I love being out in the country!
Blessings,
Lorilee
Sarah - I want one of those kittens!
pve - cats in the cradle
corns in a row
when ya comin home…
la la la
looks re-laxin!
Wendy - Still laughing about the kitten choke hold… Looks like everyone had a great time! I need a farm…
Kathy - Looks beautiful and peaceful there. I love the picture of your daughter holding I mean choking the kitten. Amazing pictures as always you are a talented Photographer. Have a wonderful weekend.
missanne - looks like a blasty blast.
p.s. i have that shirt from old navy 😉
Shannan - Did all you girls color-coordinate on purpose?
Love the photos of Kansas farmland. It looks amazingly beautiful out there. Reminds me of here (Northern IN) only a bit rollier. 🙂
Dee Wallace - I found you on CoCo’s site and yes.. so fun! what a fun idea for the kiddos too to have a scavenger hunt!
http://www.deewallaceadventures.blogspot.com
adrienne - that spells r-e-l-a-x-a-t-i-o-n! Good for you for taking the time to sit and visit with family like that! Simple, good.
Lisa - ISN’T IT SO FUNNY THAT KIDS HOLD/CHOKE KITTENS THE SAME WAY AT A CERTAIN AGE. MAYBE THEIR ONTO SOMETHING. THE FARM LOOKS SOOOOO GREAT. EVERY KIDS INNER DREAM I THINK…
HUGS FROM MAINE
Jess - It looks like such a great time! Lauren done an awesome job.
Lori Danelle - It’s quite ridiculous really. I spent most of my childhood wishing I could “just get out of here” only to find myself out as an adult and longing to be back home. Everything I “disliked” about it then is probably what draws me most to the area.
However, since I don’t see any Kansas sunsets in my future, I will continue to live vicariously through you. Hope you don’t mind too much!
http://loridanelle.blogspot.com
Lindy - Awesome pictures! Made me feel like I was there. Agree that Kansas is at her best this time of year! We had “summer snow” from the cottonwood trees last week and it was kinda pretty!
Amy - I’m originally from Kansas and spent my summers there with my grandparents. This post seems like a scene right out of one of those summers. It’s awesome to see how some of the best things never change.
Hillary @ The Other Mama - Found you from Becky’s site and your pictures are amazing! Specifically of choked cats… or children and cats (whatever you’d like to call that shot). Adorable!
And you’ve got to love a scavenger hunt! How awesome! Sounds like great family time!