A trip to the Farm

We recently discovered Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark, CA ( a mere 10 miles from our home).  I have heard about this place but just in general context, not once had the description done this place justice.  We met our good friends, Kim and Nicky, then started the exploring.

First the boys went on a cow ride (pulled by a tractor) around the farm.  This wasn't any small ride, the boys must have been riding for 10 minutes, traveling at least 2 miles.  Both Kim and I looked at each other at one point and asked, "Is it ok that our kids just left without us and are barely visible across the fields?".  Well, apparently, yes it is ok.  Because when Zach came back the first thing he asked was, "Again?".

We walked around to the different features on the grounds then finally headed out to the fields.  This was the coolest part of the day.  We were able to pick all of our produce.  We got Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, herbs, celery (so hard to pull out of the ground), strawberries, beets, the list goes on and on.  And the best part

was these 10 bags of produce cost a mere $40. (split between us both).  And was DELICIOUS!  Even my veggie phobic husband said, "This is so good, if we lived on a farm I could be a vegetarian", I almost fainted.

We can't wait to go back again.  Blueberry picking season started last weekend!

Here are a few pictures of the little man.

I can hardly believe Braden is almost 11 weeks old.  These last few months (holy moly, MONTHS!), have flown by.  The end of February was a little tortorous, unsure if I would go into labor before our scheduled March 3 date, asking if each little issue was it?  what would we do with Zachary?  Thankfully Mary joined us and time moved a little quicker.  Then my mom came to town and in the blink of an eye we were in the hospital welcoming Braden to our lives.  Then we were home and the weeks started moving along.  I turned 30, Easter came (along with Zach's first Easter Egg Hunt), a few more busy weekends with visitors welcoming Braden to the family and now it is already the middle of may!

Braden has decided he now enjoys sleeping through the night (YAY!).  He is also ahead of schedule comfortabley wearing 3-6 month size clothing.  He and Zachary are obviously related as I think the big brother may be skipping 3T.  At the last appointment Braden weighed in at 12.9 pounds.  I am convinced he is almost 14 pounds now.

He has also been smiling for a few weeks, but I haven't been able to get it on camera yet.  This is a good reminder for me to do this tonight!

On to the show.........................

First week home

One week old

First trip to Waypoint

First bath