Ryan and I went to St. Louis for the weekend. We met up with some of his family from Memphis, to celebrate Shelby’s 10th birthday.
Ryan’s aunt Joanell planned quite a bash for Miss Shelby at Grant’s Farm in St. Louis. I love Grant’s Farm and St. Louis and we had a great time.
We fed the camels.
Bottle fed the goats.
Checked out other animals. There are lots of cows, bison, deer, ostrich, parrots and birds, peacocks, chickens (!!), donkeys, goats, camels, horses…. lots of animals.
Then we got Budweiser’s and slushies in the beer garden. (Grant’s Farm is run by Anheuser-Busch.)
It was so hot, so the misters were our relief. The day brought near-100 degree temperatures.
While in St. Louis, we did a little shopping and eating as well. And, we played Monopoly (which I decided that I will never play again… I’m not much of a gracious loser.)
But, weekends go by quickly, and before we knew it, it was time to head home. But, we had a lovely time with family we don’t see nearly enough.
And, for kicks, here’s a comparison of photos from now and the last time Ryan and I were at Grant’s Farm in 2005. I was in my senior year of college.
In 5 years, we got married, bought a house, started new jobs, brought home two pugs and lots more (much of what you’ve read here at our blog). (But, I was amused to find that I’m wearing the same necklace in both photos. It was a gift from Ryan.)
But, Grant’s Farm was still a fun place to spend the day. Especially with family.
How was your weekend?
Oh my goodness, I love baby Kim and baby Ryan! You guys are smashing – then and now! What a fun weekend getaway.
I grew up in St. Louis and we were at Grant’s Farms constantly during the summer with my cousins and these great pics are making me want to go back again. Beer adds a another layer of fun now:). I also love those pics of you and Ryan in front of the sign!
That looks like so much fun!!
Grant’s Farm is great! My brother worked there in college and we got to drive around the property. If you honked at the Watusi’s they would bellow! Very exciting when your 14. lol
So glad you had a fun time!
Shorts look fab!! 😉
camels!? at a farm!? who knew!? that’s crazy.
looks liked you had lots of fun!
(oh and I got your fabric today … THANK YOU!) they are lovely and perfect. i think my squares are going to be 3.5 X 3.5 so i’ll be able to use that green square which i just love!)
Love all the photos!! Looks like a lot of fun!! 🙂 So cute the comparison pictures!!
Looks like a great weekend! Bottle feeding goats sounds so cute.
What a cool place… I swear if I lived closer I would be there now.
What a cool trip! I love places like that. There’s a zoo in Richmond that lets you feed the giraffes. 🙂
Shelby is a cutie–her little outfit gave me some inspiration for my girls.
Our weekend was okay–nothing too eventful. Pool, shopping, eating outside. No yard sales though. 🙁
Hope you had fun in my neck of the woods! What kind of shopping did you get to do?
I still can’t believe how connected we are! Too funny. : )
I love the two pictures!! Crazy how much can happen in so little time, isn’t it??
1. Did you say budweiser slushies?!?!? Delicious. or Gross.
2. I want one of those misters to follow me around everwhere
3. No one who ever plays any game with me anywhere ever wants to play with me again. I am both the worst winner and loser. And if I’m drinking I will most likely make somebody cry. My 7 year old nephew is no exception 🙂
4. awww you guys are cuuuute
Looks like a wonderful time Kim! I’ve never been to Grant’s Farm….looks like a fun place!! And beautiful photos, AS ALWAYS! I’m seriously going to need to take lessons from you…..how about a trade….cucumbers for photography lessons. 😉