This year's visit to Bates Nut Farm was...different. Masks were required, hand sanitizer dispensers were scattered about and there were limited activities and food vendors onsite. It was a such a stark contrast from the year before when the farm was packed full of people, inflatable slides and vendors. To be honest, I didn't mind. I liked the toned down, quiet time we spent at the farm just checking out the pumpkins and feeding the farm animals. It was really nice for us to get out and enjoy some time together while safely social distancing from other visitors. I always enjoy watching the boys explore the pumpkin fields, testing their strength by pushing and trying to pick up the big gourds. Every time we take the boys out, we do a careful calculation of the risk and benefits of going out in public. I'm happy to report that this outing was well worth it! I hope you enjoy these photos of our annual visit to Bates.
[This entire outfit is hand me downs from his big bro]
[The boys absolutely LOVED monkeying around with the wheel barrel]
[Gosh he's growing up so fast]
[So glad I made Tuan take a solo photo. We have so few photos of just ourselves with no kids.]
[Simultaneously terrified and curious]
[Parker is famous with the goats]
