It is really Andrew's fault.
When he gets his mind on something, he can't shake it. He falls hard. He becomes obsessed. He can think of nothing else. And it just so happens that we live right over the hill from a bonafide deer farm. It was only a matter of time before deer were his new obsession and owning one (or two), his new dream.
Thankfully, the farmer is a pretty swell guy and entertains the notions and infatuations of a boy. He welcomed Andrew to come whenever he wanted to and Andrew took him up on it. Andrew has been visiting this farm since last fall, taking his little waterproof notebook with him each time. And when the deer had babies this spring, he was as excited as a new Papa when each one came.
It was Andrew that got us the 'in' for this field trip. And we all loved every minute of it.
Teeny little fawns that barely weigh two pounds is quite an adventure. So is my boy.
Babies both human and animal are adorable! By the way, Andrew is looking more and more like a young man instead of a boy. Wow! They have grown up a lot since I first started reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteFawns are among the most endearing babies in the animal kingdom, but your endearing baby in these pictures keeps distracting me! She is the cutest.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing quite like Crush grape to give a fawn energy and make him grow strong. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great adventure you are on!