Lombardi Ranch 2014, Part III

Violet's third trip to Lombardi Ranch this month came as her first field trip with Growing Hearts Preschool.

A "ranch hand" led the small group on a tour, telling the children about the animals and allowing some to feed them. Violet was a little nervous about feeding her half corn cob to the big horse.

When the lady asked animal questions, Violet was always first to answer - thanks in part to Wild Kratts, her knowledge was impressive.

The children also learned a bit about farming, and about how pumpkins develop.

Since it was Halloween morning, the children were allowed to wear their costumes.

Miss Lorrie also arranged for them to pick their own pumpkins.

I love Violet's expression here, as she sits between her friends Izzy and Caleb. She is often very silly, and you can see that, as she talks in a funny voice to Sea Pony.

Earlier that morning, Violet remarked that she was the only animal in the group, but Caleb said he, as a spider, was also an animal. So, I overheard them repeating later on that they were the only two animals in their group.

We so love Violet's preschool!