Saturday, September 20, 2008

Off to the farm again this weekend

Today we headed over to the farm again for some reunion time with the 4 boys fostered by Carlos, Mireya and the girls. This has become an annual tradition to get together and let the boys play, take a hayride and just hang out together.


The 4 boys, in age order: from the right, D, C, Bug and Hermano- precious boys who are growing up so fast.The pictures from the farm are in random order- all the men, big and little with the newest calf on the farm. Momma cow was letting us she was not pleased that her calf was outside of the fence- bellowing is not even closer to her noises Bug and Hermano petting the calf
Bug, D and Hermano chasing the chickens- screaming with laughter as they ran- too cute
An attempt at getting all the siblings and the boys into a picture- one daughter missing, little brother missing and one Bug who refused to participate, also missing

Bug and A. A always watches Bug when we are together and he has always gone to her and allowed her to hold him, take him up hills or to play. It is amazing to watch how comfortable he with her. I am sure she reminds him of Nigua, Karla and Suzy.

"mountain goat" cows- this is a pile of wood chips and the calves were climbing all over it.
OUR FAVORITE FARMER and the best tractor driver we know- VACA DADDY
What is Bug looking at???????
The calf peeing- see the puddle between the legs. The boys were fascinated. I learned, from watching, that a calf must be hallow because I have never seen that volume of pee.
The gang- vaca momma, Hermano, Bug, A, other A, M, J, C, S with C, and L- missing are B (S's husband) and Big A (S's oldest daughter)- yes all her daughters' names begin with A. D was hiding near M.

Another picture of our favoritest driver and farmer
Vaca Daddy and Hermano driving the tractor
Vaca Momma and Bug with the horse.
Momma and Bug with the horse. I love horses and Bug really seemed to like them too

So that is the recap- what you didn't see is that all 4 boys ran through the house playing together after dinner. It was total noise, but great to see. I think they had a great time.
Love and hugs to you,
Deb

2 comments:

Misty McKibben-Melvin said...

Is VACA a "pretend" word you are using to describe your friends, or are you using the Spanish term Cow?? I'm confused by this Deb...set me straight! Smiling...but still wondering about it!
Misty

Deb said...

Misty-

I am using the Spanish term for cow since Hermano's parents are Black Angus beef cow farmers.

Love to you,
Deb