Uesugi Farm 2014

Here we are again on one of our favorite fieldtrips with PattyKakesKidz; Uesugi Farms located in Morgan Hill. 

 

The kids wait on a bench while tickets are being purchased for the train ride.

Next stop, waiting for the train to arrive.  

Our PK Kids are so patient.

  Finally, we get on the train and learn that we need to find the 5 golden pumpkins during our journey.

We searched and searched throughout the fields, until we found the first Golden Pumpkin!
← And here is is!!

After the train ride and a mini movie on "How A Pumpkin Grows", we follow our docent to the Lab.

The PK Kids listen as the story is told on the growth of a pumpkin, from seedling to harvesting.

Here they see the Lab up close.

Out of more than 30 kids, the PK Kids were there, right in front listening to the docent's instructions on how to hold a pumpkin when selecting their very own.

 As they enter the pumpkin patch for lil ones, they are eagerly searching for that perfect pumpkin.

Finally, they all have their pumpkins picked out.

Now for the corn field Maze.  Here we learn all about bees and their contribution to our world.  Uesugi Farms named their mascot bee Bootsie.

The kids sought out their favorite characters in the maze. 

Once we complete the maze, we head over to the "real" bees and listen to them buzz and get a taste of their honey.

 

After taking our lunch break, the kids were off to explore in the hay field.  Running, jumping, exploring and just being kids was what they needed to 

wrap up this day.

The kids were laughing so much it just made me smile all day.

From PattyKakesKidz to all of you, have a wonderful and safe Happy Halloween.

Missing Everyone

A little park play, lunch and a gathering of friends.  Celebrated Nate's birthday too.  We missed our friends Jovani and Noli who couldn't make it, but hopefully we can have another full family gathering again soon. 

 ♥ Love you all!

 

Children's Discovery Museum-May

Our monthly outing to the Children's Discovery Museum was great.  The new exhibit called "Native Voices" was added.  The kids explored five thriving New England communities (New England Tribal Families) as they worked to balance cultural traditions with life in a modern world.

Check out our group as they explored our favorite museum. 

When we first walked in, the kids all ran to dance in the theater, but once all the dancing with lights was done, we walked into one of the New England Tribal communities.  Check out J as he is camouflaged and then jumps out from under to play with the kids.

Anyone up for BBQ lobster?

  

Off to explore Native Voices

 Tools of the trade for jewelry making and such.

Plants grown in groups of 3 help each other out naturally.

Music is also a very important part of the culture.

Exploring pond life was fun too.

 Exploring their tools.

 Exploring the kitchen and schools for tribal families.

 Science with a couple of boys in the Wonder Cabinet.

Some toboggan down a winter hill with PattyKakesKidz

After lunch, a few flowers were picked and 

given to me as a thank you from this little girl.  So sweet.

Hope you all have a wonderful week with your little ones.♥