Shelburne Farms

Lila checking out manure - she was very very interested in it and I had a hard time pulling her away from it.

So, obviously, I'm behind on blogging. So, I thought I'd finally post some pictures of the traditional trip to Shelburne Farms we take with the kids each year. It's always a blast and I highly recommend a visit (as I know I've said before in previous posts) there if you're ever in Vermont with your family.

Lila kept trying to climb up and into the pen with the goats and sheep.

This little guy knows he's better off getting away from this little "chick."

Cousins sharing a ride.


Just the right size for Lila Kate

I'll try to post some more updates over the next day or two. I'm sure you're all interested in our new home and I'll fill you in soon. We've been busy having tons of fun!

Shelburne Farms, Vermont

Nursing Piglets, Shelburne Farms

Growing up in Vermont, I couldn't wait to leave. I hated the rainy, cloudy state (Vermont averages 80-days of sun per year) and the long winters. When Matt took me away from Vermont five years ago, I kissed it goodbye and said, "good riddance!"

Looking back, I really took the state for granted. I was too young and immature to realize that Vermont is a great place to raise a family. From downhill and cross-country skiing, to hiking, camping, water sports on Lake Champlain, apple picking and leaf peeping in the Fall, to farmer's markets (I was pleased to see that many Vermonters now encourage "buy local" and the state is "greener" than ever), bike paths galore, arts and so on, the state has a lot to offer. Like Shelburne Farms, for instance.


Olivia milking a cow

Shelburne Farms is a great place to spend the day with the family. Children of all ages can run around the children's farmyard. So much to see: Hens, bunnies, goats/kids (see Lila below), sheep, pigs/piglets, riding toy tractors (see Cyprien), a reading room, and so much more. We've been twice since Olivia was born and each time, we saw and did something different. The kids had to be practically dragged out of the farm. I highly recommend a visit when you're in Vermont.

Cyprien riding away on a tractor

While I still don't miss the long winters, clouds and rain, I have started to wonder if I could, someday, make Vermont my home once again...