WHEN IN FLORIDA- HOMESTEAD

I think we tend to ignore the little gems around our town because we’re too busy “living” and don’t really have time to sight see. However, we try our best to visit local spots around South Florida as often as we can.  Ale’s dad told us about a little place in Homestead, FL that cranks out fresh fruit juices and incredible food.  A couple of weeks ago, we made the drive down to Homestead to check out Tropical Village Farm.  

The farm has a fresh market that offers fresh coconuts, plantains, mango, yuca and all sorts of fruits to choose from.  We all took home fresh goodies.

Papa pushing around Haddon (who slept through most of the trip). Also, I think one of the best parts about having a large family, is that we get a chance to experience these little outings together.

Ale’s dad treated us to one of the best pork dishes I’ve ever tasted. I’m pretty sure I ate one of those pork plates all by myself!
The farm also offers horseback rides to the public.  Grace (and our niece Ellie) got a chance to ride around on the horses.  Also… little girls in cowgirl boots are about the cutest thing in the world. I have to be honest, I spent a lot of the time thinking about sanitizing my hands while handling this horse.  However, this little lady was in her element.  She’s a natural with animals and I don’t know where she gets it from.  I love seeing her face light up and every time she got the chance, she yelled “giddy-up horsey.”  I was afraid the horse was going to follow her instructions and take off running.

My brother and his wife Sammy walked their daughter Ellie and niece Carla around the farm and of course the grandparents got in on some grandkid love.
I think our family belongs in a farm. Especially this little girl.  We’re contemplating moving to a place where we can buy a couple of horses and have a chicken coop and eat fresh eggs and homegrown veggies for dinner.  Maybe it’s the hippie in me, but I think that’s a better life than city life.  Of course it would mean that I’d have to let go of my need to be sanitized 100% of the time, but I think it would be worth it.   This little cowgirl and handsome cowboy fill my life with so much joy!