Every summer Sunshine Lavender Farm owner Ann opens up her farm (to those subscribed to her email listings) to celebrate the lavender harvest. Visitors can tour the farm, make lavender crafts, drink lavender lemonade (yummy!), and buy fun lavender gifts for home and body. We knew the children would see their grandmothers this summer and purchased them both some lovely lavender soap.
As Lil'S wasn't walking yet and wasn't very interested in hearing about lavender, he entertained himself during the tour of the lavender field by eating rocks . . . lots of them.
One of many varieties of lavender Ann grows on her farm.
We were honored by a visit from the Butterfly Lady who introduced us to the monarch butterfly. . .
and taught us about its various senses--
all of them!
Time to release the butterflies!
S had one land on his finger.
(I think S took this one.)
Hoping the butterfly would climb on a finger.
(Where's my rotation option? ;) )
Ann explained what it's like to raise honeybees, which pollinate her lavender and kitchen garden. She is joined by a good friend from Argentina (?), another honeybee expert.
buzz!
We enjoyed our family outing.
Days like this happen much too rarely for us!
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