Old McDonald had a farm

Last Saturday, Ollie and I went tot he Tennessee Agricultural Museum for what was billed as "Old McDonald's Farm."  Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to that, but it was fun nonetheless.  There were saddles around for kids to sit on, some baby chicks (which Oliver loved but wasn't sure about holding), an older and younger horse (which were spotted and so confused Ollie -- "cow?"), and some miniature donkey.  I paid $3 so Oliver could ride one -- an experience I know meant far more to me than to him.  But Ollie enjoyed his ride on Eyeore nonetheless.  He also got to see a woman spinning wool on a spindle, and like the boy that he is, he liked seeing how the machine worked.  I was hoping there would be some cows and sheep and pigs, too, but it was blasted hot, and they likely would have been very, very hot, so perhaps it's for the best.

Baa-ram-ewe

At the petting zoo at the Pumpkin Festival in Franklin. He liked the boar's wiry hair.

My first pony ride!

Oliver went on his first pony ride at the Pumpking Festival in Franklin today. He was certainly the smallest guy up there, but it was fun to do. He had the same look on his face he had the first few times he went on the swings. He wasn't upset, but he wasn't loving it either.

Oatland Island

On Friday, Laura, Reid, Oliver, and I all went to Oatland Island, a natural preserve area with exhibits of a variety of animals (bison, wolves, alligators), including the Georgia Farm. The highlight of the visit was most definitely Reid showcasing his turkey calling skills. The turkey went crazy, puffing up and warbling back.