June 6 Deer Tracks, Part Two

Saturday (continued):  Since we were all out of carrots with which to feed the animals, we purchased another cup. I was thinking Aidan would want to go and find the little goats and feed them, but when I asked him where we should go next--he said he really wanted to go back to the little pigs!

SO ... we revisited the pigs with fresh carrots!

They gobbled them up just like they hadn't eaten in a year!

I snapped this picture of the description of these guys because I had forgotten what they were called. These are Kunekune (pronounced "Cooney-cooney") pigs from New Zealand (originally at least). They are very friendly little animals and like to be around people. They are super cute, aren't they?

Aidan had such a good time interacting with them.

He wasn't one bit afraid of them, but he followed instructions very well about not hand feeding them. He wasn't afraid to pet them, and they enjoyed it when he did.

I think it would be wonderful if all kids could live on farms for at least part of their lives. Animals are so good for children.

This is the rather large slide in the pig enclosure ...

From the pig enclosure, you can view the back of the budgie pavilion.

There is a rather nice tractor (John Deere) for kiddos to pretend to drive.

Aidan and I did a few duck races which Aidan won every single time!

The kangaroos were all napping when we went by their place. I wish they had been up and hopping around like they were when I was here two weeks ago with Brendan. They are very fun to watch when they are awake. But still ... it was nice to see them up close, even if they were all tuckered out.

We went to see the prairie dogs next. They are such cute little animals.

Aidan was pretty happy to go into the tunnels and get a really close look at them.

Isn't this such a great place? I love it here.

I asked Aidan if he wanted to walk over and visit the bears or the guinea pigs, but it was about 12:30 by this time and Aidan was hungry. That was fine with me. You can see a lot and do a lot in two hours at Deer Tracks. Since they put a band on your arm, you are free to come and go all throughout the day; but I knew we would not return on Saturday.

We drove over to the Culver's in Rockford and enjoyed a very nice meal together. Aidan got our table ready while I ordered our food. We enjoyed eating together and just hanging out.

I love this picture of you, Aidan. You are growing up so fast. You have such a grown-up way about you--a rather commanding, logical, responsible outlook on life, kind of like a mini-adult. 

I sure loved having you over at my house this weekend, Aidan. I am thankful for you, dear grandson.