My sister Kate lives outside Syracuse, New York. She and her family have a wonderful home that sits on what used to be farmland. They have acres of land to explore and a tree fort that JDaniel loved.
If we could move all of JDaniel’s friends and my husband’s job to a farm area like this JDaniel would be thrilled. He was outside most of the time we were at her house and thankfully his allergies didn’t seem to bother him a bit.
JDaniel’s cousin Charlie has a child’s size Gator. JDaniel loved trying to drive it. He made me a little nervous even in the wide open space of my sister’s yard. He loved going fast and heading right toward non-moving objects.
My brother-in-law builds his kids a wonderful tree fort and tire swing. The tire swing was a little tricky for JDaniel, but climbing all over the fort wasn’t.
JDaniel spent hours just climbing up and down the fort. Aiming the mounted guns at various objects. and hanging down of the platform of the fort just drawing lines in the dirt with a stick.
He was in boy heaven just being up in a tree and looking around at the field. I think he would have slept there if we had let him. He didn’t get to sleep in the fort, but my brother-in-law did put up his camping tent one night and JDaniel got to sleep in it.
Before we left, I bought enough water guns for each cousin to have one. All of the cousins had a great time chasing each other around and trying to get each other wet. JDaniel was always the wettest. I think he let his cousins catch him just so he could get wet.
On our last full day in New York, we went to visit a farm that was having an open house. The farm had set up all kinds of fun activities to do and even took kids on tractor rides. Needless to say, JDaniel enjoyed this outing. Some of the activities like this steep slide made me a little nervous, but JDaniel lacked any fear.
This barrel ride was so much fun. I even jumped into one of the barrels and went for a ride once. I think JDaniel and some of his cousin went for two or three rides.
After a lot of running around, swimming a pool filled with cool corn was very relaxing. JDaniel played with the trucks that had been placed in it and then decided to take a swim.
Another activity the farm family had set up was a sling shot apple target activity. JDaniel shot two of his three apples. What did he do with the third apple? He ate it. The apple looked too good to fling he announced.
Cathy says
He looks so happy. Love the corn filled swimming pool.
melismama says
I loved growing up in the Syracuse area! Looks like a lot of fun was had on your visit! LOVE the sling shot idea! It’s on our bucket list!
Melissa
Carrie says
Looks like a wonderful visit!! So much fun!
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
What a fun time! Their place is beautiful.
MaryAnne K says
Farms are kid paradise! My grandpa was a corn farmer, and while we never filled a swimming pool with corn I remember LOVING the feeling of digging my hands into his huge bins of corn seed!
Leovi says
Wonderful …! I like the fun is magical.
Rebekah says
What a fun trip for your son! You are so fortunate to have family live at such a beautiful location. We are heading to NY soon, too, to visit family.
Andy David says
Dear Friend,
First let me say…how I wish I had a car like that at his age (smile)!! Great pictures of joy, love and happiness. Life should always be like this. Thanks for sharing.
lissa says
looks like so much fun. I want to that farm and run around the field or even fly a kite.
thanks for dropping by blog. I hope you have a sweet day.
Gattina says
Your sister’s home is certainly a wonderful playground for a little boy ! Much better than the artificial once !
Riet says
What a great playground for kids. I can see JDaniel loved it all.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
They came up with some of the best ideas and activities. I’m glad he took full advantage of everything!
Emmy says
So green there! Beautiful! Looks like such a fun time. And yes it would be fun to have some land like that. So glad you are having a great summer so far
Tiffany says
I grew up outside of Syracuse, so your pics bring back fond memories. It’s gorgeous there (when it’s not snowing! 🙂 and I’m glad you had such a great time.
I had no idea everyone didn’t have corn boxes growing up, by the way. I guess it’s a country thing. Corn was so much cheaper than sand. 🙂
Ankitha says
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CM says
Wow, how much fun! Yeah, we wished we lived somewhere with more land for our boys to explore too. What an awesome visit you guys had!
CM says
Wow, how much fun! Yeah, we wished we lived somewhere with more land for our boys to explore too. What an awesome visit you guys had!
Erin says
Oh it looks like you had so much fun!!! What a great idea to set up a tent to sleep in. I’m sure JDaniel just loved it 🙂
Natalie says
Awww he looks like he had a blast!
heather at wordplayhouse® says
Glad you enjoyed your visit to our beautiful state. Yes, your son will remember all of these moments you have captured here. They were memorable ones. -heather
Cerys @ Rainy Day Mum says
What a fantastic time, I would love to visit that side of New York State (I am not a fan of big cities and thought that that was what it was). The fort looks amazing 😀
Sue says
What kid wouldn’t love this place?
Adults, too!
=)
Raising a Happy Child says
I would love to live on a farm like this too! So much stuff to do outside!
Lexie Loo, Lily Boo, and Dylan Too! says
Great pictures! It looks like you had such a fun time!
Keitha says
Looks and sounds like y’all are making wonderful memories!
Barbara says
It looks like an amazing time was had by all!!
~ Noelle says
that looks like so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
how neat!!!! i am so glad that he could play outside and his allergies didn’t bother him that much… makes for a better trip!
OneMommy says
Oh, it looks like you guys had lots of fun! I love the idea of a pool full of corn to play trucks in! Much neater than sand, a new texture to explore….
Personalized Sketches and Sentiments says
Oh! my! What a wonderful visit and place for lots of adventures! Funnnn!!!!!
I have been out of the blog loop! But after my 3 month blog break, I have finally posted my recent post and also wanted to do some blog visiting of those blogs on my sidebar. Hope all is well and I surely miss dear blog visits from friends such as you!
Blessings & Aloha!
If you have a chance, I hope you stop by.
Combatbootmom says
Not sure how I missed this amazing post! Love the pictures!