This post is a simple ode to Frying Pan Park! If you are new to the area and haven’t checked it out with your kids it is a must do! This little farm is tucked away behind our neighborhood. We pass it on the way to preschool and Owen calls out to the big bull with the ring in his nose. If you have never been it is a public park (thanks, Fairfax county!) but also a working farm. It houses horses, pigs, bunnies, horses, chickens….. the barns are open so that people can walk through and interact with the animals. There are tons of activities for families. One of our favorites last year was the Thursday night concerts in the park.  We pop over every so often and our kids never grow tired of it. While we miss the Aare River in our neighborhood in Switzerland, I think Frying Park is our mini local attraction!

A couple of weeks ago before the crazy artic weather came we went over to the park to get some energy out. The boys ran freely and loved checking in on the animals.  MaryAnne had her first farm experience. She mostly just enjoyed the experience of outside air…since she has been holding up in the house most days!