Farm.

Farm: an area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals.

The Strasburg Farm: a home and its surroundings filled with more love, good food, and entertainment than one could ever wish for.

We made a trip back to the farm last weekend.  The kids could hardly contain themselves with the excitement they had all week.  We were hoping for a little bit nicer weather on Saturday, but the gorgeous day on Sunday made up for it.  The kids had a great time outside playing and "helping" Papa.  They moved cows on Saturday, which I find absolutely fascinating.  I suppose I am a "city slicker" through and through.  I wish I would have had my camera for that event, next time.

Ryan and I took a ride with the older kids out to a pasture on Sunday.  I was able to play with my camera a little and take some shots with my larger lens that I haven't used much yet.  I was fascinated with the beauty of the land.  The lines are absolutely gorgeous and so different from what I grew up with.  I also got some fun shots of the cows.  Now you may think it is silly to take photos of cows especially if you have grown up with them your entire life.  But, I have always been intrigued and amazed by the beauty and simple, instinctive ways of the cows.

And seriously, how cute are these babies?

Loved the curiosity of this one.

Had to put this shot in.  This cow was getting pretty close to us and I was going to take a picture of her and she moved closer and I totally jumped and this is the angle I got.  Ryan was laughing at me as you can imagine.  Sometimes I wonder if cows don't have it right; life is so simple, caring about only their basic needs.

I thought this was hilarious.  While we were in the pasture, Landon decided he should tag his own ears just like the cows.  Too funny.

We stopped to throw some rocks.  I think kids are more satisfied with dirt, sticks, water, and rocks than any fancy toys.

Kadence loved her "oyange" hat.  She thought she was pretty special.  I wont mention the fact that it was mid-May and we should not have had to wear stocking hats.

Kenzie got some outside time with Grandma.  She even enjoyed riding in the Ranger, too!  As long as she's being held (standing up) and moving she's usually pretty happy.  Ha.

Love the chub she's getting on her cheeks!

Ryan did some lawn mowing and the kids both thought this was so fun to ride with him.

I was surprised this little love stayed on for an hour!

Landon rode in the tractor with Papa. I'd like to be a fly in the corner for one of their rides some time.

Kadence had fun playing tractors.  The very same tractors Ryan played with when he was a little boy!

Another weekend of fun at the farm gone by too quickly.  I just love taking the kids to the farm and having them experience some of the things that Ryan did growing up.  They love being outside and there is so much room to explore and play.  Hopefully they didn't wear out Grandma and Grandpa too much!