Little Hands on the Farm

The State Fair of Texas has a children's experience called "Little Hands on the Farm." This is great for all kids, but especially for city kids. It's all designed for kids and at their level, which is awesome.

Of course we have the kids posing at the board for the photo opportunity. He wasn't happy that she got to be on the tractor first. Taking turns isn't fun when you are two years old. 

They did both get a turn riding the tractors around, but were too small to push themselves. We had to help them.

They got to put on an apron, grab a basket and start about their farm chores. Here they are picking peaches from the apple trees. Um... yeah, I didn't design the place, just took the kids so don't ask the logic behind that one.

They got to feed the chickens corn and gather some eggs. My children were concerned that the chickens weren't moving. 

I was excited to let the kids milk the cows. I thought it was going to be like the cow at the museum that sprays water when you pull it's teat. Instead, they were able to hook up a milking machine. Not quite as much fun, but still educational. 

Here the kids are digging a hole, planting seeds, and then watering them. After this, they went to another garden and picked different types of fruits and vegetables.

Another chance for sweet son to sit on the tractor just couldn't be missed. Who cares if you can't reach the ground or the pedals? It's a tractor!

This was actually in a different area, but fit with the theme. The kids got to feed many different types of animals. They actually preferred to watch as we fed the animals, but they talked about it for weeks. The goat tried to eat the entire cup, the sheep wouldn't stand up, the bull looked mean, the pigs were pooping, etc. You know, all the important things in the mind of a two year old.