Black Island Farms . October 2011

Last weekend we visited Black Island Farms.  Turns out, that this place is pricey!  Luckily, children 2 and under are free, so we only had to pay for Patrick and me.  We told the boys that they can go next year (since admission will only go up in price by one child), but the year after is questionable!

Ryder definitely seemed to have fun; and, as usual, Harvick and Jarrett enjoyed their time in the slings and the stroller.

Ryder loved the calves, and when he started "mooing" at them, they both came right over.  We even purchased some food, and dropped it through the white tube in the fence.

Trying out the tire swing - it was a little unsteady, so he was a bit nervous.

Climbing up the bales of hay was a bit tricky.

Starting off with the smaller slides . . .

And getting brave enough to go down the "grain chute" - it is 3 stories tall!

Ryder loved running around in the open space!

Playing in the "Corn Box" - we thought Ryder would love it, but he pretty much just thought it was average.

They have a tunnel "maze" made of playground tub slides, laid horizontally, and then covered (sides and top) with bales of hay.  Ryder thought this was, by far, the best part of the place.  However, he was a bit confused at first, since he could easily recognize the tubes as slides - he thought he was supposed so slide down them!

Walking up the kiddie slide with ease.

Harvick and Jarrett in the stroller together, for what is most likely the last time - they are just too big!  Harvick stayed awake the entire time we were there, while Jarrett took the opportunity to rest on his brother's shoulder while taking a nap.
(Harvick in back, Jarrett in front)

Just another view!

Ryder and me at the Farmer's Market.

 

Black Island Farms . October 2011

An attempt at a family photo - too bad you can't make out Harvick and Jarrett's faces, and that Ryder was too hungry to stop snacking!
(Left to right: Kayleen, Ryder, Harvick, Jarrett, and Patrick)


Thankfully, we didn't spend the extra money on the hay ride (we asked before paying admission, and were told you can add it later, if desired) - the Courtyard provided plenty of fun!