Riley's Farm

As I have said before, one of the perks of my job is that Andrew can attend our class field trips. So when we announced to the students we would be going to Riley's Farm, many of my kiddos asked if Andrew would be coming, and it was without hesitation that I responded "of course!!"
The morning started as usual. We ate breakfast, tinkered around for a bit, and then got in the car to head out. As we travelled through Hemet, and no, I do NOT miss living here, I was in hysterics laughing when Andrew chanted again and again, "Pee-ewww, peee-ewww!" This is the sound I make to him when I am changing his diaper. I know it's not nice but Andrew is in the phase where diaper changes have turned into wrestling matches with an alligator death roll. So alas, I pull out all the stops and animation and this particular phrase because he thinks it is so funny! So, you can imagine my amusement when he was saying this while driving past all the super ripe diary farms!

We arrived to Riley's Farm to be greeted by soldiers in full costume and in full character, accents and all. Andrew was almost asleep when we arrived but once he heard the voices, he was wide awake. Great! No morning nap...this should make for a GREAT day!!

Once all my students were checked in, we were separated into groups. Andrew couldn't keep his eyes off of all the excitement! There were kids and activities EVERYWHERE! I tried to get him down for a nap, even a leisurely stroll along the creek.

Does this look like the face of a little boy who wants to go to sleep?

Finally, after some major snuggling with one of my moms, Andrew was OUT! Thank you Sarah for all of your help! Sorry that I reaped the rewards of the nap on my shoulder after all of your efforts!

Andrew woke up just in time for lunch (he is sooooo Kyle's kid!!) And by lunch, I mean a soldier's ration, which consisted of cornbread, beef jerky, an apple and a glass of lemonade. He loved the cornbread!

Our day ended with a re-enactment of the Revolutionary War and then our day was done. And a trip to Riley's Farm would not be complete without a fresh, homemade apple pie. Riley's is known for these pies. They are HUGE and delicious. Believe me when I say that Andrew enjoyed the pie for many nights after our fun at Riley's Farms. If you haven't been, you really must go! There are several different themed areas for you to take your family. We are hoping to go to the Civil War park in a few months. I also hope to take Andrew to Los Rios Ranchos where you can pick your own apples.