Day with Mommy & Daddy
Last weekend we headed to Stone Mountain to the Yellow River Gaming Ranch. A big Thank You to Andrea who suggested it!!! It was one of the day trips that we'd wanted to do with Olivia before her brother's arrival. We had no idea what to expect, but we had a BLAST.
We started by purchasing carrots and peanuts. Who knew you could actually feed the animals!! Next time we'll come prepared with our own snacks for our furry friends. We'll start with my favorite animal - Bambi. When I saw these deer walking around eating out of people's hands, I was amazed. I've never seen these creatures so tame!!! Olivia wasn't quite sure what to think at first. It was big, furry, and wasn't afraid of her - she wasn't so sure she wanted her hands near his mouth!!!
But only a few feet away, we found something more her size. To no surprise of my own, Olivia's favorite animal was Mommy's favorite college friend, the nimble squirrel. Olivia had to feed every squirrel that we came across....and let me tell you...there were lots!!! Those little boogers were great!! They walked right up to her and took peanuts right out of her hand. She LOVED it!!!
And really, when I said there were lots, and that they were her favorites - I wasn't joking. We couldn't move on until she'd fed every one!!!
We saw all kinds of animals. Goats, donkeys, skunks, sheep, ducks, chickens, chipmunks, bears, tigers, ponies, and many more. I'm only including pics of the cute animals that we could feed. The last place we stopped was the rabbit pin. Olivia wasn't too sure at first, but eventually fed the rabbit a carrot...but only with Daddy's help. She tried to pick one up, but he was a little to quick for her, and she wasn't interested enough to run after him!!!
Alas, it started to rain and we headed for cover. Luckily we were on our way to the exit when the first sprinkles hit. We did remember to have someone take a family shot. One of our last trips as a threesome!!! It was a great day, and I'm already talking about our next trip. For anyone who hasn't been - you must go!!! It's mostly shaded and a great outdoors adventure for those of us (aka Josh) who aren't too keen on being out in the sun all day.
We started by purchasing carrots and peanuts. Who knew you could actually feed the animals!! Next time we'll come prepared with our own snacks for our furry friends. We'll start with my favorite animal - Bambi. When I saw these deer walking around eating out of people's hands, I was amazed. I've never seen these creatures so tame!!! Olivia wasn't quite sure what to think at first. It was big, furry, and wasn't afraid of her - she wasn't so sure she wanted her hands near his mouth!!!
But only a few feet away, we found something more her size. To no surprise of my own, Olivia's favorite animal was Mommy's favorite college friend, the nimble squirrel. Olivia had to feed every squirrel that we came across....and let me tell you...there were lots!!! Those little boogers were great!! They walked right up to her and took peanuts right out of her hand. She LOVED it!!! 
And really, when I said there were lots, and that they were her favorites - I wasn't joking. We couldn't move on until she'd fed every one!!!
We saw all kinds of animals. Goats, donkeys, skunks, sheep, ducks, chickens, chipmunks, bears, tigers, ponies, and many more. I'm only including pics of the cute animals that we could feed. The last place we stopped was the rabbit pin. Olivia wasn't too sure at first, but eventually fed the rabbit a carrot...but only with Daddy's help. She tried to pick one up, but he was a little to quick for her, and she wasn't interested enough to run after him!!! 
Alas, it started to rain and we headed for cover. Luckily we were on our way to the exit when the first sprinkles hit. We did remember to have someone take a family shot. One of our last trips as a threesome!!! It was a great day, and I'm already talking about our next trip. For anyone who hasn't been - you must go!!! It's mostly shaded and a great outdoors adventure for those of us (aka Josh) who aren't too keen on being out in the sun all day.
posted by Bethany at 7:32 PM
6 Comments:
FINALLY, a new post!!! Looks like a great time. Sorry we didn't get to join you. Looks like Livi had a great time feeding all the animals. I love the family shot....what a beautimous, happy family!
oh my gosh. i KNOW tht squirrel. that's the little jerk that ran me and joe outtah the ranch last time we were there! Livi is much braver than me, man. those squirrels freaked me on a level that i can't quite explain.....
glad you had fun! i grew up going to that Game Ranch. it's been there a long time! You got some great shots!
Looks like a fun family trip...just watch out for rabies. JUST KIDDING!! :)
Yeah a new post. Looks like a great time. Luke would probably chase the animals instead of feeding them. We need to go to dinner before Zach makes his grand entrance. No pressure only 2 1/2 weeks.
Sorry! I didn't know you could bring your own loot/food. Glad you had a good time though ; )
I am so eager to take Davis there -- he is an animal fanatic!!! He will probably be a zoo keeper one day! We should take a group trip after little Zach gets here!!!
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