Who you?? Yes us.
Its spring break and we were missing our buddies.
So how do we link up with our friends in VA? We meet at a farm in PA.
THANK YOU THANK YOU
to Farrah for finding this beautiful spot in the heart of Amish Country where we can all un-tether and reconnect.
Farrah also did and AMAZING job of capturing our weekend. I am certain I cannot recreate it as beautifully and thoughtfully as she did. So here is her blog. Its a treasure
Friday afternoon we all trickled in and explored the farm. By 6pm is was time to venture over to their Amish neighbors for a home-cooked family style meal. Fruit salad, potatoes - the bread - the meatloaf, chicken and dumplings - yum yum yum. We were able to learn more about the Amish culture and way of life. Some take-aways - no flying (only train, bus, carriage transportation) cell phones are a HUGE challenge to them too! Living a simple life with minimal distractions allows you to focus and devote life to family and god.
Saturday morning - chores
With Cows - on a dairy farm.
wow that is one big bottle
And that baby calf LOVES it!
gotta get the grain too.
Learning about the milking
and doing the milking - (machines have taken over this once rather slow process... shocking right?)
future farm hands - Macy is one strong girl among all those handsome boys
had to snap this photo
meals on the porch
love their time together. - what are you pointing at Nick -
Well of course its a cow
its the whacka whacka dance
They came back for dessert
When Brian was up early - he captured these beautiful shots -
Love the motor bikes and can only imagine our kids would too - if they were just a bit older.
The calfs are wondering if Brian is part of the morning chores.
THe beautiful Wilt family - They were just crossing the bridge and I asked them to stop.
This baseball diamond was put in for their son's birthday - our kids LOVED it. Good old back yard fun
Sunday morning we walked over to the covered bridge for a few family shots. We had high hopes of riding our bikes - but folks travel FAST on these farm roads.
Yup - right in the middle of the road!! Beautiful smiles!
here we were able to include the covered bridge.
While we were walking back to the farm - the cow that started laboring before we left.....
had her baby.
The children got to see the baby take her first steps just minutes after entering the world. The true amazement of life.
I am so thankful for this weekend. The time with 2 of the most wonderful families that didn't even know eachother before this weekend. Yes, we met the McCulloughs in Germany and the Wilts in Virginia. So thankful that friends can become friends through us. Life to be is about connections, friends and families that enrich your lives, the lives of your children and provide experiences merely through their presence. I truly loved this weekend just being together. Thank you all!
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