Farms, Water, and Mighty Machines

Our week began with a really fun evening at the Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point. We learned all about wool and sheep. We made wool bracelets, learned how wool is used, and got to spin a real spinning wheel brought over the plains by some pioneers.

We fed the animals.

And rode the ponies - even Sam. Last year he went through a phase where he didn't want to ride. This year, we couldn't hold him back even if we wanted to. I am an old horse-riding pro!Yee Haw cowboys!Oh - and there was some yard work - isn't there always!?!?We've been spending our afternoons out poolside. We used to trust dad . . . now, not so much! A water fight is always fun! And getting warmed back up is fun too.

On Saturday, we took advantage of a free day up at the Bingham Copper Mine. We got there early to avoid the crowds. One of our most favorite parts was the bus ride up to the visitor's center. We've been wanting to ride a bus . . . and we got our wish.Check out this super giant tire that goes on the super giant dump trucks that work at the mine.And you know me . . . anything that runs on rails is a instant favorite with me. This is an old rail car and hydraulic scooper that was used to haul out the ore.

Here's a look down in the mine. You can see some of the giant dump trucks and the super duper giant excavator over on the far right bottom. If you look hard you can see two regular sized cars/trucks over on the left side with the dump trucks. (Mommy's dream is to drive one of these dump trucks one day!)

A great week - hope your week was great too!

Sam Alert: Howdy y'all. Enjoy some pictures of me from the week. Up first - me completely and totally enjoying my first bus ride. Granted it was a "tour bus" and I was hoping for a "school bus" or a "city bus" since those are the kinds of buses I see driving around everyday. But I still loved it!
And then here I am with my friend "snake". He was a friendly guy, but mommy still wouldn't let me take him home.And last - a riddle. What do you get when you mix a wet boy with a sandbox? Sam . . . every evening this week! He he he. Sam out - have a good week!