I believe we are raising a "farm kid" here!




My daughter (future farmer) is quite a spectacle to see in action.  This morning we went out to feed the horses and the first thing she wanted to do was use the hay nets as a hammock.  Then, when I got the bales in, she wanted to climb on them and swing.  All the while shouting, "Mom, this is TOTALLY AMAZING!"  She has a swing set/climber in the yard, but some how this is just way more fun to her.

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