More fun on the farm

We had the first rain in ages, but thankfully it didn't last all day. It was very light and only lasted part of the morning and though it was generally cloudy it didn't stop all the fun.

Emily and Catherine got off to school on time and it was soon time to pick up little Lucy. We came straight home and spent the morning play indoors and out of the rain.

After lunch and lots of ice creams we all went out to the farm for afternoon tea and to see the piggies of course.

As soon as we arrived Lucy matched off to look at the piglets. They continue to grow at an amazing rate and I wonder how much longer they it will be before they are moved from their stye to one of the fields. Lucy has worked out how to see into the stye on her own and she carefully climbed up so she could peek at them. After we had finished with the pigs we headed off to the rabbits and guinea pigs which Lucy adores. After being in the runs with them the other week her confidence with the animals has increased no end and she was encouraging them to feed and drink water.

Next it was off to the tearooms for some refreshments and as usual we were given a bag of carrots for the horse and the donkey. This time we had 6 carrots. We get more every time we go.  

After feeding the horse and donkey, Lucy headed off to find the goats. For some reason there were only two goats today but that didn't stop Lucy from getting them to chase after her with handfuls of grass in her hand. Finally we returned to the piggies for a quick stroke before washing our hands and heading for home.

We got home in time for Emily and Catherine coming home from School. Today Lucy had a late birthday card to deliver from Kizzy's mum. It was kind of her to remember and I know it meant a lot to Catherine when she opened it and discovered who it was from. Kizzy's mum always said she would pop round and see the girls but never did but she always remembers them which I know they appreciate all the same. 

Dinner was a rushed affair as Catherine had an extra Maths lesson after a school. A teacher from another school came round to boast her confidence and although she didn't want to do it but she came round at the end. Personally I agree with the school and I think it will do her the world of good.


As soon as Catherine finished her extra lesson it was time for Lucy to leave and Emily and Catherine to head off to Leeds to see their mum for the weekend.