if i could project happiness, excitement and warm fuzzies right through the computer, i would!
as josh put it, "this has been the best time out we've had since we have moved to the farm! thank you so much for taking us mom!"
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on friday night, we went with the platt family to mapleton's organic farms in moorefield, ontario.
we had been invited by an old friend of laura and mykl's when i'd dropped them off at their next destination on their vacation route.
what wonderful timing to meet martin who knows the area, the people, homeschoolers, events, contacts for farming etc. we had heard about he and his family for years and that they had a lovely strawbale home. laura had always said we should go there someday to meet them... so, kismet, fate, whatever you want to call it, this was when i was meant to go there.
martin passionately coordinates friday night fun at mapleton's in the summer... a barbeque, tractor ride, corn maze, labyrinth, farm animals, live music, organic veggies, baked goods and dairy including great ice cream!
this is one of those places, when you get out of the car, the kids just run off in all directions to investigate... but what is unique is that you feel from the onset, that this is a safe environment despite us never visiting before. the kids were free to roam around and meet new people, play, explore and discover.
this evening had the makings of everything good. good weather, nice people, fun activities, delicious food and blue grass playing in the background.
so, not only did we meet new people-but laur, mykl, osha and soma came! an old friend lisa-kristine and her daughter cypress made a long drive out from mt. albert! what a treat! and i was ever so pleased to meet martin's endearing wife, kathy and see their sweet boys again.
new and old alike-what a gang we had!
the kids loved having the opportunity to see the farm animals and hold the baby bunnies! i held a 1 month old bunny for the first time too! so soft and cuddly!
lisa and i agreed, this is what it's all about...
love it!
