Marburger Dairy Farm

On Saturday Kai decided to cut his own hair, AGAIN. I tried for 3 days to comb it over because the truth is I LOVE his hair long. Well, it wasn't working and so yesterday morning Brian went into work a little late to cut it. Then Luke said "Baby Next" and climbed into the chair, and after that Brian cut his own hair. They all looked so handsome!

A little later on we headed off to the Marburger Dairy Farm only 15 minutes from our house. We had some wardrobe issues because if Kai is wearing rain boots so is Luke, and we don't have any Luke's size.
This little cow was just his size. However, I think what really won him over was that it wasn't real!
The Mama and her baby.
Kai's pose with the cows.
Then after a while looking at just that mama and her baby I found Luke like this. How long could I ask him to look at the same cow, who wasn't even mooooing.
They were great little listeners and Kai learned so much!
Then all the cows starting coming into the barn, and this is about the time Luke's enthusiasm for cows picked back up.
Although he still wasn't interested in touching them.
Then we headed to the milking house. That big cylinder is where all the pumped milk goes. They milk the cows 2 times a day every day (even Christmas, Birthdays, and Weddings) and each time they get about 5 gallons from each cow. Pretty impressive. Right now she said they milk about 129 cows. Feel free to do the math!
More great listening, I think I know of a little boy who is ready for Kindergarten!
The actual milking room, which for me resembles more of a torture chamber.
Again the pose. We weren't able to touch anything in this room, so I am sure you can imagine all the fun that Luke and I had while we were in there.
Then Ms. Becky asked the children if they remembered what the "thing" between the cows back legs was, and Kai proudly answered "the milking bags." Classy!
We then got to see the babies which was more Luke's cup of tea. He even tried to feed one.

A nice normal smiling picture of Kai, it can't be! HA
Ahhh there we go, that is much more like it boys!
Then the best part! The milk! Kai and I got strawberry and Lukie got Chocolate! YUMMO!
Top that delicious milk off with a mini swing set and we are all in business!
I loved this! Kai being a gentleman and pushing his little friend on the swing. She couldn't even get on at first and so he lifted her up! He can be a little wild and crazy some (ok most) of the time, but he is the sweetest little guy in the planet!
I give this field trip TWO Thumbs WAY UP! If you live in Western PA you have got to go and check it out!