A couple weekends ago we went to the Heritage Days in Bowling Green. I knew Gavin wouldn't be interested or understand the demonstrations....but he did understand the animals! First thing he did was run up to see the cows! Moooooo he said. I couldn't believe it! We look at pictures of animals all the time, but he rarely says anything. I guess he really is absorbing much more than he lets on!
He liked petting the baby cow calf.
Yep....that's his mommy. She wasn't interested in conversing with Gavin as you can tell.
Next he ran, no sprinted over to these sheep. There weren't any live sheep at this event, but these fake ones were just perfect for him. He repeated baaa over and over and kept jumping on them as if he was going for a ride. I have no idea where he learned this??!!
He introduced the Baa Baa's to Pressly.
He likes to give hugs.
Not too far from the sheep were some goats. This was Gavin's second experience seeing some goats up close. He showed no fear. As usual.
Then we walked over to see some chickens and roosters. The lady was very sweet and got one of the babies out for Gavin to touch. He was very gentle. Don't ask me how he knows when to be gentle and when to be rough, but he does. I have no idea how our cat puts up with him at home. He hugs him and loves him and squeezes him all day long!
Not sure if this was momma....but she was watching closely.
After some animal time we strolled over to the kids craft area. Not sure a couple of one year olds were exactly what this station was ready for, but we successfully made a couple puppets. Gavin and Pressly helped a little. They tried.
Who gave this kid glue?!
After some crafts and passing by a few demonstrations, such as basket weaving and butter churning, we made our way to the picnic area. Of course, Gavin was too distracted by pine cones to eat much, but I was able to coax him into sitting at the table for a little bit to eat a few bites.
After eating, Justin became interested in the pine cones as well. And sticks. They collected a whole bunch of things and then laid them out by the tree there to the left.
Our little gatherers.
As usual, it's past nap time and we really need to make our way back home. But not without walking through the animals again.
Every 30 minutes or so they were doing a goat milking demonstration. Now what toddler wouldn't want to climb up on that fun contraption to play?! He had permission first. Luckily he wasn't able to maneuver the locking piece to open it up and put his head through. Maybe next year that will be a bigger concern. haha
He tried to pull it open though. He definitely knew what he was attempting to do.
As we sauntered back to the car we did mosey by the tractors. After all...they were the highlights of the event. Next year perhaps Gavin can get signed up for the kiddie tractor pull. The pedals are almost in reach!
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